Dr Kannan Kaliyaperumal, orthopaedic surgeon, talks about how to identify and treat fractures in children. What are the common types of bone fractures in children? Most childhood fractures result from mild to moderate trauma that happens while at play or during sports. The arms are the most common location for fractures. Supracondylar fractures (elbow fractures...
Running sure is a convenient way to keep fit but it may also lead to overuse injuries. Learn about 3 common injuries experienced by runners and how to avoid them. Dr Kannan Kaliyaperumal tells us about 3 common injuries experienced by runners and how to avoid them. Runner’s knee Scenario 1: I am a weekend...
Dr K Kannan Bunions The right side has been operated on, in a patient with bilateral deformities. What is a bunion? A bunion is essentially a deformity of the big toe. Patients with bunions have a toe that points outwards, as well as a bump on the inner side of the foot. The pain usually...
Foot issues faced by the young and old PDF Article
Part I: Introduction Many of us know how important exercise is to keep us healthy, and it is good to see that a growing number of Singaporeans are engaged in an active lifestyle. From 16% in 2001 to 35% in 2016, Singaporeans of all ages are doing their best to keep themselves fit. However, with...