Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, correction, prevention, and treatment of patients with skeletal deformities - disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin. These elements make up the musculoskeletal system. Your body's musculoskeletal system is a complex system of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves and allows you to move, work and be active. Once devoted to the care of children with spine and limb deformities, orthopedics now cares for patients of all ages, from newborns with clubfeet, to young athletes requiring arthroscopic surgery, to older people with arthritis. The physicians who specialize in this area are called orthopedic surgeons or orthopedists.
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Hi @Iamking oh dear Im sorry to hear this! I am afraid there is quite a bit of swelling in the image, you may have a fracture and your condition requires a physical examination with a doctor for them to make that determination and create a management plan tailored to your needs accordingly. Given the severity of the pain and your being unable to bear weight on the foot, depending on the doctor’s findings on examination he may need to arrange an X-Ray for you to check if there is a fracture.
Some may go to an emergency department for a condition like this, however I would not recommend that as the waiting time may be considerable. There are a few GP clinics that have X-Ray capabilities which you can consider to save time in case you end up needing a scan, these include the Raffles Medical Clinic at level 2 in Raffles Medical Hospital (RMH). In the mean time, try to avoid bearing weight on your foot and if the pain is severe, get help or use crutches/wheelchair (if you have any) as you make your way to the clinic. Hope this helps!
Some may go to an emergency department for a condition like this, however I would not recommend that as the waiting time may be considerable. There are a few GP clinics that have X-Ray capabilities which you can consider to save time in case you end up needing a scan, these include the Raffles Medical Clinic at level 2 in Raffles Medical Hospital (RMH). In the mean time, try to avoid bearing weight on your foot and if the pain is severe, get help or use crutches/wheelchair (if you have any) as you make your way to the clinic. Hope this helps!
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Hi @melvin, what you are describing sounds like a radiating pain from an impinged nerve root in the spine. The action that you describe that precipitates the pain is what we call a “bowstringing” effect. I think it is prudent for you to see your general practitioner/ family physician for a physical examination and potentially a referral to see an orthopedic surgeon. I hope this helps!
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Hi @Mr_J, the sequence of symptoms you experienced is not uncommon. To go for a work-out with that neck ache, your body would typically use compensatory muscle groups of the upper back and pectoralis in order to protect the neck muscles. However, these muscle groups would in turn fatigue, causing you the aches you feel. It is encouraging that the pain is improving and you are returning back to full function. I agree with the Physio that such an injury would typically take 6-8 weeks of disciplined rehab to recover. To speed up recovery, some have tried ultrasound therapy or dry needling. Based on your symptoms, there is not much cause for concern. However if you do develop numbness/tingling or weakness of either hand/forearm/arm, or if the pain does not resolve in the expected 6-8 weeks, it would be prudent to visit a doctor.
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Hi @miles that is absolutely right, you may have a fracture and your condition requires a physical examination with a doctor for them to make that determination and create a management plan tailored to your needs accordingly.
Given the pain is very severe every time you rest your weight per what you describe, depending on the doctor’s findings on examination he may need to arrange an XRay for you to check if there is a fracture. If there are no open wounds and other major injuries you can consider going to most A&E departments although the waiting time may be considerable.
There are however a few GP clinics that have XRay capabilities which you can consider as well, including where I work in RMH. Hope this helps!
Orthopedics is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis, correction, prevention, and treatment of patients with skeletal deformities - disorders of the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves and skin. These elements make up the musculoskeletal system. Your body's musculoskeletal system is a complex system of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves and allows you to move, work and be active. Once devoted to the care of children with spine and limb deformities, orthopedics now cares for patients of all ages, from newborns with clubfeet, to young athletes requiring arthroscopic surgery, to older people with arthritis. The physicians who specialize in this area are called orthopedic surgeons or orthopedists.
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