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Adolescent Sports Injuries: Growth Plates, Knee Pain & Overuse Adolescent Sports Injuries: Growth Plates, Knee Pain & Overuse
Adolescent athletes often face knee pain and growth plate injuries like Osgood‑Schlatter or Sinding‑Larsen. Learn how Dr Khoo assesses, treats, and knows when specialist review is needed.
Published at: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Shoulder Dislocations: Treatment & Recovery Expectations Shoulder Dislocations: Treatment & Recovery Expectations
Discover what to expect after a shoulder dislocation—from first-time injuries to recurrent cases. Dr Khoo explains treatment options, recovery timelines, surgery indications, rehabilitation guidance and FAQs.
Published at: Monday, June 23, 2025
Assessing Acute Knee Injuries: When to Image, When to Refer Assessing Acute Knee Injuries: When to Image, When to Refer
Learn when imaging is essential in acute knee injuries using clinical exam pearls, Ottawa Knee Rules, and red flags for ACL, PCL, and meniscus tears — advised by Dr Oliver Khoo.
Published at: Sunday, June 22, 2025
Meniscus Tears: Do I Need Surgery or Can I Rehab? Meniscus Tears: Do I Need Surgery or Can I Rehab?
Meniscus Tears: Discover the types, rehab options, red flags for surgery and FAQs—find out when non‑surgical treatment may be enough and when surgery’s recommended.
Published at: Thursday, June 19, 2025
Pre‑Operative Optimisation: How GPs Can Help Improve Surgical Outcomes Pre‑Operative Optimisation: How GPs Can Help Improve Surgical Outcomes
How can GPs help optimise patients before orthopaedic surgery? Discover practical tips to manage diabetes, hypertension, BMI, smoking, cardiac risk—and improve surgical outcomes with expert insights from Dr Oliver Khoo.
Published at: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Preparing for Orthopaedic Surgery: What Should I Do Before My Procedure? Preparing for Orthopaedic Surgery: What Should I Do Before My Procedure?
Learn how to prepare for orthopaedic surgery with expert advice from Dr Oliver Khoo. Understand the importance of prehab, managing weight and diabetes, quitting smoking, and setting realistic expectations.
Published at: Tuesday, June 17, 2025