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Calcaneal Spur or heal pain

Presentation Pain in heal, pain is worst in the morning. You have a history of developing spurs in other parts of your body. Long history of pain in the heal ( > 3 months). You have worked on hard surfaces for > 3 months. Treatment X ray to reveal size of spur. USS to reveal […]
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Ankle Sprain / ATFL Tear

Presentation Bruising on the outside of ankle means grade 3 tears of the ligaments (can take up to 10 days for bruising to show), swelling > 0.5cm, unable to weight bear fully and hurts to move ankle. You must see Dr to get referral for Ultrasound to possibly reveal (tear) and x-ray (avulsion fracture). Grade […]
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Achilles

Presentation Pain and or tenderness on the Achilles tendon. Thickening or visible lump on Achilles tendon. Feeling or hearing a popping sound after stressful movement. Treatment USS and x-ray to reveal retrocalcaneal bursitis, thickening of Achilles tendon, tears, calcification at insertion, spurs and tendonitis. Day 1 – day 7 Anti-inflammation cream (see video) – can […]
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Tennis Elbow

Presentation Unable to extend (straighten) elbow, tender on palpation of lateral (outside) elbow, hurts to grip objects and swelling around lateral elbow. Forearm soreness (hairy side of arm). Dropping light objects, driving is difficult, sharp electric shocks into lateral elbow, unable to open handles and doors without pain. Treatment Ultrasound and x-ray (referral from doctor) […]
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