Persistent Back or Neck Pain? Signs It’s Time to Consult a Spine Expert
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 29 April, 2026 The neck and back are one of the most affected parts of the spine- these days, since poor posture, long hours of sitting and the use of any device with a screen are main culprits. Most people
Knee Pain While Walking or Climbing Stairs? When to See an Orthopaedic Specialist
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 28 April, 2026 Joint pain is a very common orthopedic complaint- and weight bearing joints are most often the ones that get worn down with advancing age, like the hips, knees, ankles or feet. You may initially have mild pain,
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE): A Hip Condition in Growing Children
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 April, 2026 A slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a pediatric hip disorder that affects the epiphysis or ball like head of the thigh bone- as your teenager grows, the softer bone that grows newly can weaken how the
Stress Fractures: Overuse Injuries Common in Athletes and Active Individuals
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 April, 2026 Stress fractures are cracks or very minute bone fractures that normally occur due to excessive use of a particular limb or part of the body. In such cases, even if the injury is minor, the body is
Olecranon Bursitis: Swelling at the Elbow and Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 April, 2026 The olecranon bursa is found at the elbow and it contains fluid, which serves as a means to cushion and protect the joint. This bursa can get inflamed due to repetitive use of the elbow over a
Leg Length Discrepancy: Causes, Symptoms, and When Correction Is Needed
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 09 April, 2026 Our limbs are how we get to move freely and go about our lives normally, on a daily basis. But, when they are not formed in the right way at birth or if there is an injury
Patellar Dislocation: Why the Kneecap Slips Out of Place and How It’s Treated
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 13 March, 2026 The knee joint is made of 3 bones and has the knee cap in a vertical groove on top. When it slips out of this trochlear groove, it is a dislocation. It is super painful and you
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Causes of Persistent Shoulder Pain and Limited Movement
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 12 March, 2026 The rotator cuff is basically a group of 4 muscles which help you move the arm above your head, or pull it towards or away from the body. When the bones of your shoulder rub against the
Osteonecrosis (Avascular Necrosis): When Bone Tissue Dies Due to Poor Blood Supply
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 11 March, 2026 Osteonecrosis or avascular necrosis (AVN) is a condition where bone tissue death occurs due to loss of blood supply to the particular region. It affects how bones and joints function, as it can destabilise them over time.
Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Syndromes: Early Signs and Modern Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 17 February, 2026 [caption id="attachment_44321" align="alignnone" width="1200"] [/caption] Nerve entrapment is a phenomenon where a nerve gets trapped or compressed between two structures in the body. Peripheral nerve entrapment means the peripheral nerves are getting affected- and the nerves get compressed
Cervical Radiculopathy: Nerve Compression Symptoms and Treatment Options
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 29 January, 2026 Have you ever had pain that appears in the vicinity of the shoulder, around the arms or in the fingers? Nowadays, we associate such pains with long working hours and poor posture. While that may be true
Osteoporosis-Related Vertebral Fractures: Silent Spine Injuries in Older Adults
Verified By KIMS-SUNSHINE Specialist, 21 January, 2026 Osteoporosis is a condition where there is continuous loss of bone and wear down too, due to advancing age- affecting bone deposition and integrity of the tissue itself. Postmenopausal osteoporosis is very common in older women due
