February 2017 - Toronto First Aid
Fat pad impingement
Fat pad impingement occurs if the infrapatellar fat pad or Hoffa’s pad is impinged due to direct trauma to the kneecap. The fat pad […]
Carpal boss
Carpal boss or bossing is a common condition due to the natural wear and tear of the joints at the rear part of the […]
Bile peritonitis
Bile peritonitis is a form of inflammation in the peritoneum caused by the seepage of bile into the peritoneal cavity. Possible causes of the […]
Posterior cruciate ligament injury
The posterior cruciate ligament is vital in stabilizing the knee joint and preventing it from flexing back in the wrong direction. The cruciate ligaments […]
Gunshot wound to the knee
An individual might end up with a gunshot wound to the knee by accident or intentionally. It is important to note that the knee […]