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Imaging in Musculoskeletal Assessment

Imaging in Musculoskeletal Assessment 364 200 admin

The topic of imaging in musculoskeletal medicine is vast and not likely to be fully covered in this article. It is however important to discuss the various indications for modalities…

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Platelet Rich Plasma Protein Injection

Platelet Rich Plasma Protein Injection 364 200 Dr Paul Annett

PRPP Injection Dr Paul Annett MBBS, FACSP   Introduction: Plasama rich platelet protein (PRPP) injections are becoming a more widely accepted treatment alternative for managing chronic tendinopathy and also degenerative…

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Acute Injury Management

Acute Injury Management 364 200 Dr Paul Annett

The methods of acute injury management are generally well known in the community, but I feel an overview of these will never go astray. This became even more relevant to…

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‘Stem Cell’ Therapy for Osteoarthritis

‘Stem Cell’ Therapy for Osteoarthritis 364 200 Dr Paul Annett

I was interested to hear the glowing report from Anthony Toupou of the Sharks after an injection of ‘stem cells’ into what I can assume is an arthritic knee complaint…

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The Sports Doctor

The Sports Doctor 364 200 Dr Paul Annett

Welcome to the Sports Doctor column. With the winter upon us we will be starting to see a steady stream of injuries in the various football codes. As usual they…

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The over 35’s Soccer Player

The over 35’s Soccer Player 364 200 Dr Paul Annett

I have been prompted to write this article after many years of treating the ‘over 35’s’ soccer player in my clinic. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on how you look at…

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Autologous Blood Injections, PRPP and Prolotherapy

Autologous Blood Injections, PRPP and Prolotherapy 364 200 Dr Paul Annett

The treatments being discussed in this discussion paper are recommended in the management of chronic tendinopathy. The general consensus in sports medicine is that the pathology of tendon conditions is…

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