An Uncommon Cause of Knee Locking – Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (PVNS)
PVNS or pigmented villonodular synovitis is an uncommon condition that I see from time to time. This is a benign tumour involving the inner lining of a joint. I treat about 3 to 4 such cases each year. Although it can affect any joint in the body, the most common joint with this problem that … Continue reading
Shoulder Pain from Repetitive Overhead Sports – Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder pain with overhead activities in a person above 45 can be from impingement syndrome. This is a condition where the top of the arm bone (humeral head) rubs against a bony spur under the overhanging bone called the acromion. The acromion is part of the shoulder blade. It can affect someone who does a … Continue reading
Platelet Rich Plasma Injection for Musculoskeletal Injuries
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative treatment that uses the body’s own cells to relieve pain and promote accelerated, long-lasting healing of certain musculoskeletal conditions. Type of Injuries where PRP Can Help Although PRP therapy has been used safely in dentistry for over twenty years, recent advancements have revolutionized the … Continue reading
Sudden Severe Shoulder Pain – Think of Shoulder Calcific Tendonitis
Every now and then I will see a patient who suddenly develops severe shoulder pain almost out of the blue and they have difficulties lifting up the painful shoulder. One possible diagnosis to keep in mind is that of calcium crystal deposition into the tendons of the shoulder. We doctors call it “Calcific tendonitis of … Continue reading
Cartilage Repair Using Autologous Chondrocytes – The Implantation
Cartilage defects of the knee joint can be repaired using cultured cartilage cells taken from the patient’s knee cartilage. The indications, contraindications and biopsy of the cartilage were previously discussed. You can click on this link to read the article. Click Here. In this article, I will explain how the cultured cartilage cells are implanted … Continue reading
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