4th November 2024

Compartment Syndrome

The muscles in the limbs are organised into compartments, each with blood vessels and nerves running through them. Compartment syndrome is when swelling within a compartment […]
22nd August 2023
Pes Planus Pes Cavus

High Arches and Flat Feet

Generally, “normal” has a broad range. The main arch in the foot sits along the inner border. The arch is meant to move, slightly flattening and […]
22nd July 2023
osteomalacia

Osteomalacia: A Cause of Bone Pain

An uncommon condition, osteomalacia causes a handful of symptoms that might bring a patient into clinic. They include aches and pains in muscles, joints, and bones, […]
9th February 2022
Perthes' Disease

Perthes’ Disease

Perthes’ Disease Perthes’ Disease is a rare childhood disease affecting the shape of the hip joint. It eventually burns itself out, but can be a cause […]
29th December 2021
Osgood Schlatter Disease

Osgood Schlatter Disease

Osgood Schlatter Disease A common knee complaint among adolescents is Osgood Schlatter Disease (OSD). It is more prevalent among active people, and although the pain always […]
17th June 2021
knee anatomy injuries

Knee Problems

Knee Problems The knee is more than just the big hinge joint: it is made of three joints and a lot of connective tissue. Problems with […]
13th May 2021
Snapping Hip Syndrome

Snapping Hip Syndrome

Snapping Hip Syndrome Painless “snapping” in the hip, whether heard too or just felt, can be worrying. Most of the time it’s just a muscle flicking […]
6th May 2021
Shin Splints

Shin Splints

Shin Splints Avin has a special interest in sports injuries, of which shin splints are a common example. Symptoms of Shin Splints Also known as Medial Tibial […]
18th March 2021
Lady with back and rib pain during pregnancy

Labrum Tears

Labrum Tears “Labrum” is latin for “lip” and refers to the ring of cartilage that supports some ball and socket joints. Both the hip and shoulder […]