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-AniFeb 7, 2023Lump around the knee, what is the cause?There are a few causes for a lump around the knee joint. Assessment by a specialist doctor followed by the appropriate imaging is...
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...