Popliteus tendonitis: a cause of pain on the outside of the knee

Popliteus tendinitis, also known as popliteus tendonitis or tenosynovitis,  is a rare cause of pain at the back and/or outside of the knee. Generally, this condition is poorly understood and misdiagnosed as other problems such as ligament or cartilage injuries. So what is the popliteus tendon, and how do we detect popliteus tendinitis? Anatomy  [...]

By |2023-01-14T09:43:37+00:00February 3rd, 2022|Imaging, Injections, Knee, Tendons|1 Comment

Snapping hip syndrome: what causes it and how do we treat it?

Snapping hip syndrome is a condition that causes a snap or pop sound in the hip area with everyday hip movements. Sometimes, the snap can be accompanied by pain. So what is snapping hip syndrome, how do we diagnose it, and how do we manage clicking hip syndrome? What is snapping hip syndrome?  Snapping [...]

By |2022-11-05T07:58:06+00:00December 22nd, 2021|Hip, Imaging, Injections|0 Comments

Achilles tendon pain after running: FAQs

Achilles tendon pain after running is one of the more common complaints in active people. Tendons are made up of strong and tightly packed collagen fibres that transmit forces from the muscle to the bones allowing movement. The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and is frequently injured. So what are [...]

By |2024-01-19T16:58:32+00:00December 19th, 2021|Imaging, Injections, Tendons|0 Comments

Bipartite patella: treatment options for congenital split of patella

Pain at the front of the knee can be due to patellofemoral pain, patellar tendonitis, fat pad impingement, or plica syndrome. One less common cause is swelling around an accessory ossicle of patella, also called the bipartite patella. What is bipartite patella, how does it cause pain, and what should we do? What does [...]

By |2022-11-05T17:17:46+00:00December 17th, 2021|Imaging, Knee, Pain|0 Comments

Do you have a fibula stress fracture?

Stress fractures of fibula are common in runners and can present with pain and swelling just above the ankle. How can you tell you have a fibula stress fracture and what do you do about it? Where is the fibula? The fibula is the smaller of the two bones that make up the [...]

By |2023-03-26T21:44:16+00:00December 11th, 2021|Ankle, Imaging, Pain, Stress fracture, Treatments|0 Comments

Midfoot sprain: Beware the Lisfranc injury

The midfoot consists of bones and joints attaching the front of the ankle to the forefoot. Injuries to this area of the foot also called a midfoot sprain, can cause damage to the joints, ligaments, and tendons. This damage can vary from a mild ligament sprain to a bone fracture or joint dislocation. One [...]

By |2023-08-27T20:49:33+00:00November 4th, 2021|Foot, Imaging|0 Comments

Injections for hip arthritis: which one is best?

The most common hip arthritis is osteoarthritis. This condition is characterised by progressive loss of the cartilage of the joint. As the cartilage is worn, bone is exposed, leading to inflammation and pain. Most hip arthritis occurs in people above the age of 50 years. However, some younger people in their 20s and 30s [...]

Torn meniscus in knee: what should you do?

A torn meniscus in knee is a common cause of knee pain affecting active sportspeople and the elderly. Previously, we would treat a torn meniscus with keyhole surgery. However, recent evidence suggests that most torn meniscus settles with physical therapy. So, how should you treat a torn meniscus? What is the meniscus? The meniscus [...]

By |2023-08-18T20:15:35+00:00June 8th, 2021|Imaging, Joints, Knee|13 Comments

Jumper’s knee (patellar tendinitis): what to do when rehab stalls

What is jumper's knee? Jumper's knee, also known as patellar tendinitis, is an overuse patellar tendon injury causing pain below the kneecap. This tendon connects the kneecap (patella) with the lower leg. The kneecap, quadriceps tendon, and quadriceps muscles allow you to straighten the knee. Usually, patellar tendonitis occurs when the tendon becomes inflamed [...]

By |2024-01-05T02:51:17+00:00June 7th, 2021|Imaging, Injections, Tendons|0 Comments

Piriformis syndrome: what is it?

Piriformis syndrome is a chronic condition arising from the piriformis muscle. This muscle causes pain locally in the buttocks. However, given its closeness to the sciatic nerve, we think it also irritates it. So, what is piriformis syndrome, and how can you treat it? Does a piriformis ultrasound injection help? What is the piriformis [...]

By |2024-02-18T22:48:12+00:00June 5th, 2021|Buttock, Imaging, Injections, Joints|3 Comments
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