Radius Fracture: Wrist Deformation or Fracture Our hands and arms are resilient structures made of ligaments, muscles and bones. Together they facilitate the transfer of power from the upper arm and allow for complex movements like stretching and bending the wrist. The radial bone extends from the elbow joint to the wrist and is instrumental in the stability of the...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Median Nerve Compression Our hands are a complex collection of bones, muscles and ligaments, from the tips of our fingers to the nerves in our wrists. The wrist is a crucial part of our hands when it comes to everyday actions like lifting, moving or simply gesturing, as it bears the weight and transfers the power from...

Golfers Elbow and Arm: Pain and Inflammation in the Elbow The elbow is an important part of the body that allows for complex movements like stretching and contracting the arm, lifting objects and more. Resilient muscles and tendons run along the elbow joint through to the wrist. When stressed, they act as flexors in both joints and facilitate the transfer...

Tennis Elbow: Repeated Strain and Tear of the Muscles & Tendons The elbow is an important part of the body that allows for complex movements like stretching and contracting the arm, lifting objects and more. Resilient muscles and tendons run along the elbow joint through to the wrist. When stressed, they act as flexors in both joints and facilitate the...

Golfer's Elbow: Medial Epicondylitis The elbow joint is a complex structure made of two bony thickenings called the epicondyles, and a complex network of muscles and tendons. Together these allow for stretching, bending and rotating the forearm, wrist and elbow. When the muscles on the inner side of the elbow are inflamed or damaged, a patient suffers from the condition...

What is Heel Pain? The feet support the body’s weight and facilitates movement. The heel bone (Calcaneus) is the posterior part of our foot and performs crucial functions in our everyday life. This bone is optimized to evenly distribute our bodyweight over uneven surfaces. Excessive stress on the heel (such as running on hard surfaces) can lead to long term degeneration...

Diabetic Foot: Painful Wounds & Ulcers in the Feet and Toes Diabetes is a fairly common condition, affecting 1.8 million Australians. The disease is characterized by an overall elevated level of blood sugar in the body. There are significant risks of long term increased levels of blood sugar. One such complication is called the diabetic foot or diabetic foot syndrome...

DVT - Deep Vein Thrombophlebitis Blood plays a vital role in transporting oxygen and nutrients to different parts of the body. Some patients can develop a tendency to form clots (thrombosis) in the veins. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs most commonly in the leg and can constrict or even close the blood vessels completely. It is a very serious condition which carries a...