An arteriovenous malformation (AVM) leg is an uncommon but important cause of pain and swelling in the lower limb. These growths sometimes present to musculoskeletal practitioners. This blog explains what an avm leg is, how it typically presents, what investigations are used, and the main treatment options. What is an Arteriovenous Malformation? An arteriovenous malformation [...]
Two of the most common causes of shin pain in runners and athletes are shin splints and stress fractures. The symptoms overlap, so telling them apart can be tricky — yet it matters, because the two are treated very differently. Here's how we determine shin splints vs stress fractures, and how we treat each. [...]
A dead leg — also called a quadriceps contusion or corked thigh — is a common injury in contact sports such as rugby, football, and basketball. We also see it after a fall onto the thigh or a collision with a hard object. Being "dead legged" by an opponent's knee is one of the [...]
