Medical conditions

Back Pain Back pain isn’t just a discomfort, it can signal an underlying issue that needs medical attention. Look out for these symptoms: Persistent Dull Ache –... Read more Congenital Scoliosis Overview Most common type of congenital deformities which result from vertebral malformation during the gestational period. Family history is rare: 13... Read more FOCOS Hospital’s “Ask A Specialist” Session: Diet and Kidney Health Read more Foot Fracture (Broken Foot) A broken foot happens when one or more bones in your foot crack or break due to trauma or overuse. Common causes include falls, sports injuries, car a... Read more Idiopathic Scoliosis Overview Idiopathic scoliosis is the most common type of scoliosis. The child is otherwise healthy. The curve develops during growth. Classifications... Read more Kyphosis in children Overview Most common causes of Kyphosis in children include Scheuremann’s disease, Congenital malformation and neuromuscular disease. Typical characte... Read more Neck Pain Neck pain is common and can be caused by poor posture, muscle strain, stress, or underlying conditions like arthritis or a herniated disc among others... Read more Neuromuscular Scoliosis Overview It’s less common than Idiopathic scoliosis and can be classified into two main categories as: Neuropathic (Spinal cord and Brain) or Myopathi... Read more Scoliosis: Early Detection Makes a Difference Scoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine that often develops during childhood or adolescence, although adults can also develop spinal... Read more Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis in The Pediatric Patient Overview Terminology: Spondylo (Spine) Lysis (Break) Listhesis (Slip) This condition is commonly present in about 5% of the population and may be asym... Read more Tuberculous Spondylitis Overview Incidence and prevalence TB remains a major public health problem. There are 40 million active cases with 8-10 million cases per year. 5 -15... Read more Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore Your health is too important to be ignored. Recognizing the early warning signs of a medical emergency can save your life or the life of a loved one.... Read more