Dr. Zeid Al-AniFeb 12, 2023Pain at the inside of the knee, what are the causes?Pain at the inner aspect of the knee (also referred to as medial knee pain) can be the result of a variety of conditions. It can happen...
Dr. Zeid Al-AniFeb 12, 2023Intra-articular Durolane injections for osteoarthritisWhat is intra-articular (joint) Durolane injection? Durolane is a purified form of Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance...
Dr. Zeid Al-AniFeb 11, 2023What is a knee ultrasound scan?What is an ultrasound? Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves produced by a special machine. They can provide very useful images of the...
Dr. Zeid Al-AniFeb 11, 2023Do I need a knee x-ray for my knee pain?What is a knee x-ray? A knee x-ray (or knee radiograph) is the black and white image produced by sending an x-ray beam through the area...
Dr. Zeid Al-AniFeb 11, 2023Knee pain; choosing the right scan!What are the different types of scans used to assess for knee pain? The main types of scans used to assess knee pain are x-rays...
Dr. Zeid Al-AniFeb 7, 2023Stages of knee arthritisWhat are the stages of knee joint arthritis? Knee joint osteoarthritis is the most common disease affecting the musculoskeletal system,...
Dr. Zeid Al-AniFeb 7, 2023What is knee aspiration?When there is excess fluid within the knee, this is referred to as joint effusion. It can result in knee swelling, pain and restriction...
Dr. Zeid Al-AniJan 24, 2023Ultrasound-guided knee corticosteroid injectionWhat is a steroid/cortisone injection? Corticosteroid (cortisone) is a well-established anti-inflammatory medicine routinely used to...