Management of Patellar Dislocations
Introduction Patellar dislocations account for 2-3% of knee injuries, and tend to affect younger, active individuals, with the highest incidence in the second and third decades of life. Females [...]
Management of Simple Elbow Dislocations
The elbow is the second most commonly dislocated joint in adults, following the shoulder and most common dislocation in children (1). Elbow dislocations can be broadly classified as simple or [...]
Polymyalgia Rheumatica – Diagnosis & Management
Definition Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) is the most common inflammatory disease in the elderly population. PMR is characterised by pain and stiffness most commonly affecting the shoulder joints [...]
Exercising During Pregnancy
In the past, pregnant women have been discouraged from participating in exercise, based on the concerns for the safety of the mother and baby. However, more current research shows that exercise [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis – Diagnosis & Management
Definition Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic auto-immune inflammatory disease, which has a lifetime prevalence of up to 1% worldwide (1). Inflammation in RA primarily affects the [...]
