Regaining Ability to Walk after a Periprosthetic Fracture of the Knee

Posted by Dr Chang Haw Chong on August 27, 2014 · Leave a Comment 

An elderly lady presented with severe pain, deformity and swelling of her right knee after a fall when she slipped on a wet floor. She was not able to stand or walk. She has a history of right knee osteoarthritis with a total knee replacement done more than 20 years ago. She was able to … Continue reading →

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Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for Painful Osteoporotic Compression Fractures of the Spine

Posted by Dr Chang Haw Chong on November 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. Most sufferers do not know they have osteoporosis until they sustain a fragility fracture. This usually occurs with a minor fall which should not result in a fracture for a person with normal bone density. For those whose bone density is low, it may result in a fracture of the … Continue reading →

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