Training Thai Orthopaedists
Conducted a training to the doctors at Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand, in July 2019. Both teaching and a learning.
The concern about Sciatica and Sport
Recently more people had been asking whether they can do sports when suffering from sciatica. Sciatica is a common complaint which affect many individuals, and it refers to a radiating pain from lumbar (lower back) area, through one side of the buttock, and down the back of the leg. Most of the patients will experience a sharp pain in that distribution, numbness/tingling, or even weakness of the leg. There are different
Meniscus Tear
Meniscus tear is probably one of the most common knee injuries, and it can be excruciating and debilitating. Here are some fast facts about the condition as well as its causes and treatment. 1. The meniscus is a piece of half ring shape cartilage found at the top of the tibia bone inside the knee joint. It protects the bones from the wear and tear by reducing the friction and cushions
Hallux Valgus Treatment and Recovery
Hallux valgus can be a painful and cosmetically unsightly condition. In severe cases, they can also affect the other toes in the foot and cause difficulty in finding shoes which may fit. Surgical correction (Hallux valgus correction and bunionectomy) may sometimes be required if conservative management fails. Here's some sharing in what you want to know about hallux valgus, related surgery and the recovery afterwards. Hallux Valgus is a condition where
Sharing with 1,400+ audience
Had an opportunity to speak to an audience of over 1,400 people, as part of their CPD programme to introduce them to some common orthopaedic problems and case sharing! This was the first time I spoke to such a large audience! They were all very good listeners, and gave very good interaction even with such large group!! What an experience!
Calf Pain of a Runner
From time to time, some friends often complain about having calf pain after exercises or running. In fact, there are various causes of calf pain, and conditions can varies in severity. (1) For the majority, prolonged or intensive exercises can cause accumulation of lactic acid in the calf muscles due to a short supply of oxygen to neutralize it. Without regular exercise, a sudden increase of exercise intensity can make the
Can adult grow taller?
Almost everyone wants to grow taller. Many people ask me about if they can get taller and how. In fact, height is mainly determined by gene. During the developing period, a favourable environment may increase the height to a full potential. The key points are having a balanced diet, more exercises and enough sleep. However, when the period of puberty is over, the body will no longer grow taller. Many people asked
A talk for Convoy
Did a talk for Convoy to share experience on fragility fractures and degenerative joint disease (30 Aug, 2019)
Given a speech at AIA
Thank you Mr. Au for inviting me to give a speech with colleagues from AIA, and share my experience with them！ 😄😄😄
Metal Plate Treatment for Calf Fractures
People undergo different procedures to repair bone fractures but sometimes when faced with the insertion of metal plates; they feel like the procedure would do more harm than good to the nerves in the affected area. Read on to find out if metal plate treatment for the fracture of the calf can cause nerve damage or nerve death. 1. Fractures of the calf bone or tibial fractures are usually caused by