Where to look for information after your bunion surgery? When a reader sought a common question, she mentioned that her surgeon was busy and thought it was her oversight as she left the hospital to have forgotten to have asked some basic questions. Not everyone wants...
What is your surgical risk? Surgical risk is simply the chance of a problem arising at the time of surgery. However, it can feature hours, days or even weeks afterwards. But what impact does this have on our lives? Do you know the impact of a surgical risk? We sit...
How to undertake the best referral Writing a letter to your GP about your patient is not just a skill but a requirement. An effective referral letter from you to the GP can open doors for both patient and yourself. I set out to discuss the process with clinical...
The spur and plantar fasciitis Nothing has been so maligned as the heel spur myth in the cause of heel pain. This is something no doubt many professionals dealing with MSK have to consider. To radiology professionals, it seems pretty clear, as indicated in this x-ray...
The painful ‘big toe’ (hallux) joint explained – hallux limitus Our task as clinicians is to prevent the worsening of the painful bunion – hallux valgus or stiff toe known as hallux limitus. Long-term failure to act means the joint fails to work. Two main...
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