Chronic Back Pain and Neuropathic Pain
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Back pain is a very common problem in our society. Most of them are self-limited. Some become chronic back pain which is disturbing and difficult to treat. I am going to explain how neuropathy contributes to the development of chronic back pain. Neuropathic pain is distinct […]
5 Facts Parents Should Know About Scoliosis
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) 80% of all scoliosis occur during adolescent. This type of scoliosis is called Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Sometimes, parents and doctors face challenges in treating teenagers. They are undergoing psychological changes to find their identity. They may refuse to accept that they have scoliosis. They may also […]
Problem in Your Buttock Can Cause Low Back Pain
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) 80% of the population suffer from low back pain at least once in their life time. Sometimes, low back pain is caused by injury to the muscles, joints or the discs in the lumbar region. Other time, it is related to subtle wear and tear changes […]
Could Long Run Lead to Osteoarthritis?
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Many people believe that running is bad for the knee and hip joints. In contrast to what many people believe, running is not only good for our hearts and lungs, it is great for our muscles, bones, and brains as well. In fact, people who run […]
Hip Fracture in Elderly
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Hip fracture often occurs in elderly with osteoporosis after a trivial injury. It is important to know the cause of the fall which sometimes can be more life-threatening than the hip fracture itself. What do I need to do if an elderly member of my […]
Vertebroplasty | Injection of Cement in Osteoporotic Spine Fracture
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Spine Fracture in elderly occurs because of osteoporosis. Normal activities or minor fall can cause spine fracture if the bone is very soft. The fracture can be very painful that sitting and standing can be very uncomfortable. The back pain exists because of the injury […]
Paralysis | Can It Recover with Surgery?
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Paralysis is a very devastating medical problem. The nerves supplying the arms and legs stop working resulting inability to move. People who suffer from paralysis are longing to regain the ability to move. They are desperate and are willing to try anything that can improve […]
Wrist Ganglion Cyst
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Wrist ganglion cyst is a benign lump at the top of the wrist. It usually arises from the wrist joint or the tendon. This is not a dangerous lump. It is not a tumor. It does not spread. However, you cannot assume all wrist lump […]