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A Patient’s Guide to Pes Anserine (Goosefoot) Bursitis

Introduction Bursitis of the knee occurs when constant friction on the bursa causes inflammation. The bursa is a small sac that cushions the bone from tendons that rub over the bone. Bursae can also...

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A Patient’s Guide to Rotator Cuff Tears

Introduction The shoulder is an elegant and complex piece of machinery. Its design allows us to reach and use our hands in many different positions. However, while the shoulder joint has great range of...

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Osteoarthritis

Knee pain is a common problem in Asia, especially in individuals above the age of 40. The most common cause of knee pain is degenerative osteoarthritis. Women are more prone to the disease. It is...

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Friction Burns

An athlete who falls during training or competition on a synthetic surface or a synthetically treated floor runs the risk of sustaining friction burns. Usually the burn affects only the outer layer of...

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Footwear

Normal daily activities make considerable demands upon the feet, which are required constantly to support the entire body weight. These demands are far greater during sporting activities, and in most...

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Distal Ulnar Neuritis (Guyon’s Canal Syndrome)

The ulnar nerve can be subjected to pressure where it crosses the wrist on the inner aspect of the hand. The pressure is caused by friction or impingement of the local tissues against the nerve causing...

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Corns and Calluses Treatment and Removal in Singapore

  Corns Removal Singapore What are corns and calluses? Corns and calluses are annoying and sometimes painful thickenings that form in the skin in areas of pressure. The medical term for the thickened...

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