Dislocations occur at joints, where two or more bones meet and have contact with each other. In such instances, the bones forming the joint are either entirely or partially displaced from their regular position.

As medical progress evolves, it is essential to recognize the dynamic nature of healthcare and approach scientific literature with discernment. Discussions in this article focus on ACL repair surgery, exploring its viability as a treatment option for ACL injuries and it is done with current available knowledge. As greater understanding of the discussed techniques occurs over time and long-term clinical results become available, what is accepted as recommended treatment currently may change in the future.

Dr Sean Leo was featured on Singapore’s largest Chinese-language publication, Zao Bao, to talk about popping sounds in the knee, its causes, diagnosis and management.

Does running cause arthritis? No, but certain factors associated with it may raise your risk over time like overtraining, injury leading to biomechanical changes, muscle imbalance. If you have pain while running, consult your orthopaedic surgeon.

When we think of rock climbing and the injuries that may be associated with it, we tend to think of the upper limbs. And while injuries to the shoulders and elbows are common, so are injuries to the lower limbs – to the knee joint specifically.

Trampoline parks are a great source of entertainment and exercise for everyone in the family. A fun filled day of trampolining can be both exhilarating and a great source of cardio. But all the enjoyment could come with the burden of an emergency room visit if we are not careful! 

Kinesiology tape is effective because of how much it is able to stretch. Unlike other types of medical or athletic tape that restrict movement, kinesiology tape is composed of cotton fibers combined with elastic material. This ensures that it is elastic enough to provide support but not restrictive that it limits the range of movement of the user.