In minimally invasive bunion surgery, the orthopaedic or foot surgeon makes a few tiny incisions (often less than one centimetre) instead of a single large cut. Through these keyholes, fine instruments and burrs are used to make precise bone cuts (osteotomies) to realign the big-toe joint.
Back pain can result from a variety of causes, ranging from simple muscle tension to conditions like slipped discs, spinal stenosis, or spondylosis. Prolonged sitting, heavy lifting, poor posture, and previous injuries all contribute to the strain.
If you’ve been living with ongoing back pain or a spine condition, the idea of surgery might feel daunting. You might be imagining large incisions, long recovery times, or weeks away from work and daily life. But did you know that in many cases, minimally invasive spine surgery offers a gentler solution?
It might seem like a small issue, but if you've ever dealt with an ingrown toenail, you know just how much it can throw a wrench in your daily routine. From the struggle of slipping on your shoes to the awkward limping during your morning MRT commute, it adds up. And if you ignore it, things can get worse, leading to infections or even more serious complications.
In today’s fast-paced world, we often try to power through discomfort, hoping it will just fade away. But when it comes to physical pain, brushing it off can lead to bigger problems down the line. One type of pain you definitely shouldn’t overlook is hip pain.
Trigger finger, or stenosing tenosynovitis, is a condition where one or more fingers get stuck in a bent position before suddenly straightening, like pulling and releasing a trigger. It often develops due to repetitive hand movements, gripping tasks, or inflammation in the tendons.
If you’ve ever experienced the sharp, radiating pain of sciatica, you know how disruptive it can be. For many, the fear of needing surgery only adds to the stress. But is surgery always necessary?
Newer advances in spinal surgery include surgery using a computer (computer navigated/computer guided or computer assisted spinal surgery) with or without using a robot arm. There are 2-dimensional (2-D) and…
