Otolaryngologist, head and neck surgeon Francis T. Hall discusses the evaluation of thyroid nodules, which primarily aims to determine the likelihood of malignancy. He then reviews the treatment of thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, including recent advances in management
A sports physician’s approach to lower-limb osteoarthritis
+Practice
In print
Sports medicine
A sports physician’s approach to lower-limb osteoarthritis
Wednesday 22 May 2024, 12:20 AM

When analgesics, physiotherapy and orthotics don’t cut the mustard, it’s time to move on to injections [Image: Manuel Chinchilla on Unsplash]
Lower-limb osteoarthritis is a very common problem in primary care, but there is a yawning gap between the prescription of regular analgesics and total joint replacement. Sports physician Chris Milne aims to bridge that gap by providing intermediate intervention options for you to consider
Key points, Predisposing factors for osteoarthritis include hip dysplasia, slipped upper femoral epiphysis, knee injuries, repeated severe ankle sprains and gener, Pract Green w Pale Yellow
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
Not a subscriber? Unlock this article by subscribing here.