You might be involved in a challenging and strenuous job that involves excessive physical activity. Based on your profession, you might have to lift heavy objects, perform repetitive motions, twist, turn and keep moving throughout the day. This might take a toll on your nerves, joints and muscles. But before matters go out of hand, it is important to take things into your control.
Some of the red flags are mentioned below to help you know when to book an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon.
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain that gets worse with constant movement and at nighttime demands medical attention from the orthopaedic surgeon. Shoulder pain symptoms are combined with joint tenderness and can be seen as an early sign of tendonitis. Tendonitis is a result of injury, overuse and can result in similar symptoms around the wrist, heel and elbows. The tendons swell and get inflamed when you overwork them or when they lose elasticity with ageing. Besides tendonitis, there are various reasons why you are experiencing pain. This is where finding an orthopaedic specialist or doctor is crucial as they can diagnose the issue and give appropriate treatment if needed.
Trouble When Taking The Stairs
Over time, the knee joints and hips start deteriorating naturally, but at times they also induce pain and makes it impossible to function. If you are facing difficulties in walking or taking the stairs, then you might have to go under the knife for replacement surgery. Click here (คลิกที่นี่, which is the term in Thai) to know the details of the surgery and who performs it.
Twisted Ankles
You might twist your ankle by walking on uneven surfaces or stepping accidentally on an object. Some of the signs of a twisted ankle or even a sprained ankle is pain on the outer part of your ankle, bruising and even swelling. Sprains happen to people who keep moving all day long. For twisted ankles, you must schedule an appointment with the orthopaedic doctor right away.
Swollen Wrists
If you fall and land yourself on the hand, then your wrist might either become swollen or bruised. This is because you might have sprained your wrist. When the ligaments that connect the bones are stretched, sprains happen. Pulling of the ligaments or even tearing of the same might result in pain in your wrist and can lead it to lose mobility.
If you are facing any of these problems and need help then click here. You need to schedule an appointment with an orthopaedic hospital. A consultation with a renowned surgeon will help you to chalk out a surgery plan or further treatment for quick recovery.
The author, Dr. David K Simson is a trained radiation oncologist specializing in advanced radiation techniques such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) / Rapid Arc, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). He is also experienced in interstitial, intracavitary, and intraluminal brachytherapy.
