Dr Andrew Quoc Dutton
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Orthopaedic Surgeon
Without proper diagnosis and treatment, minor symptoms may worsen. In the event of an injury, go to your nearest Urgent Care Centre (UCC), where your injury will be assessed and you might be referred to a specialist for further diagnosis and treatment.
Here are 4 types of accident symptoms you should take seriously.
It may be a torn ligament or injured cartilage in the knee if there is:
In the long run, it may lead to:
It may be a slipped disk if there is:
In the long run, it may lead to:
Ligaments in the ankle may be stretched or torn, and surrounding tendons, cartilage and blood vessels may be damaged. Symptoms include:
In the long run, it may lead to:
It may be a torn tendon caused by a fall, repetitive arm motions or lifting heavy objects. Symptoms include:
Go to the Urgent Care Centre. Your injury may be assessed with:
Common treatment options include:
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