Osteoid Osteoma is a bone tumour that typically affects adolescent athletes. It is characterised by small bone growths that produce intense pain, especially at night. Although benign, osteoid osteomas can significantly impact athletic performance and quality. So, how do we diagnose osteoid Osteoma, and what treatments do we have? What is an Osteoid Osteoma? Osteoid [...]
Pain below the kneecap can be caused by many things, such as patellofemoral pain, knee arthritis, and tendonitis. A less common cause of knee pain is saphenous entrapment close to the knee, which can cause significant knee discomfort and reduced mobility. What causes saphenous nerve pain, and how can it be treated? What is [...]
Duloxetine is a prescription-only drug used to treat depression. However, we also use Duloxetine for chronic pain, including musculoskeletal pain such as osteoarthritis. What is the evidence for using Duloxetine for osteoarthritis and chronic pain, and how should we use it? How Does Duloxetine for Osteoarthritis Work? Duloxetine is a selective serotonin and [...]
Shoulder pain arises from damage to local structures in the shoulder, such as joints, tendons and ligaments or referred from the neck or the abdomen. A shoulder pain map can be a useful tool to help find out the cause of your shoulder pain. Find out possible causes of shoulder pain using a shoulder [...]
The location of the pain can indicate its potential causes. When doctors assess your knee, they consider possible diagnosis based on the pain's location- inside, outside, above, below, or on top of the kneecap. So, you can use a knee pain location or area chart to find out possible causes. The knee joint is [...]
Bone marrow oedema is swelling or fluid build-up within the bone marrow. Often, oedema is detected by imaging, such as MRI. So, what is subchondral bone marrow oedema, and how should you manage it? What is subchondral bone marrow oedema? The bone marrow is the spongy part of the bone's centre. It is involved [...]
Patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as runner's knee, causes pain in the front of the knee. We think misalignment of the knee or increased pressure behind the kneecap leads to joint irritation and inflammation. What is patellofemoral pain syndrome, and how do we manage it? What is the patellofemoral joint? The patellofemoral joint (PFJ) [...]
Pain inside the ankle may be due to tibialis posterior tendonitis, mid-foot arthritis, or a navicular stress fracture. However, one less common cause of pain is an accessory navicular syndrome or os naviculare. So, what is accessory navicular syndrome, and how do we manage it? What is an accessory navicular? The navicular is a [...]
Buttock pain is complex. There are many causes of buttock pain, such as sciatica, sacroiliac joint arthritis, piriformis syndrome, and hamstring tendonitis. However, a less common cause of buttock pain is ischiofemoral impingement. We think that abnormal contact between the long bone of the leg (femur) and the pelvic bone leads to pinching and [...]
Thoracic outlet syndrome, also known as TOS, is a condition that causes symptoms in the arm due to pressure on the structures running between the collarbone and the first rib (the thoracic outlet). Generally, it is confused with other conditions that cause pressure on nerves and blood vessels in the neck and arm. One [...]
