by OrthoSurgeon Support | May 25, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, orthopaedic care, Orthopaedic health, Post-surgical pain control
Post-surgical pain control plays a vital role in facilitating a smooth recovery process and minimising the risk of complications. Effective pain management is a collaborative effort between you and your healthcare provider. Here are some key points to consider:...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | May 2, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, injury treatment, Knee, knee braces, knee injury, Sports Injury
The use of knee braces in sports medicine is known to be a controversial topic amongst informed professionals. Knee braces are used for a wide variety of problems and conditions. But do knee braces actually help? When browsing through a sporting goods...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | Mar 29, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Growth-plate injuries in Children, Physeal Injuries in children, Physical Activity
Physeal growth plate injuries, also known as growth plate fractures, occur in the bones of children and adolescents who are still growing. Growth plates are areas of cartilage at the end of long bones, such as the femur, tibia, and humerus that are responsible for...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | Feb 28, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, obesity and inflammation, Orthopaedic health, osteoarthritis
Obesity is often associated with abnormal cardio respiratory function, metabolic function and haemostasis, which may predispose a patient to complications during or post-surgery. Obesity is often associated with abnormal cardiorespiratory function, metabolic function...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | Jan 26, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, DVT After Surgery, Flying after Surgery, orthopaedic care, Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
Amongst other reason to fly after surgery, medical tourism is a growing trend with orthopaedic surgery recorded amongst the popular specialist areas for which patients leverage medical tourism. Many people travel from around the globe to be seen by a medical...