Knee & Shoulder Articles

Post-operative shoulder surgeries rehabilitation : Step-by-Step Program

Post-operative shoulder surgeries rehabilitation by Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Abdelmonem: The four phases, shoulder strengthening exercises, the importance of the shoulder sling, and the complete recovery schedule. Why Does Rehabilitation Determine the Success or Failure of Surgery? Rehabilitation after shoulder surgery is not an optional supplement to the operation—it is the second half of the treatment.

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Common Shoulder Injuries: Bruises, Ligament Tears, and Sports Injuries

The most common shoulder injuries in sports and daily life: rotator cuff tears, shoulder dislocation, ligament injuries — their causes, symptoms, and treatment. A medical guide by Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Abdelmonem, Orthopedic Surgeon. Most Common Shoulder Injuries in Egypt and Sports Shoulder injuries account for over 10% of total athletic injuries and rank first among

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Shoulder Joint Inflammation: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Methods

A comprehensive medical guide by Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Abdelmonem, Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Ain Shams University: Causes and symptoms of shoulder joint inflammation, the difference between it and tendon tears, and when you need surgery. What is shoulder joint inflammation? Shoulder joint inflammation is the deterioration of the articular cartilage lining the glenohumeral joint

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Collateral Knee Ligament Tears: Symptoms, Grades, and Treatment

Symptoms of collateral knee ligament tears and their three grades, causes, diagnosis, conservative treatment options, medications, injections, and surgery — Dr. Ibrahim Abdelmonem, Cairo. What are the collateral knee ligaments? The collateral knee ligaments are two bands that stabilize the knee from its sides: the Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) on the inner side, and the

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Knee Joint: Anatomy, Normal X-ray Appearance, and Common Injuries

Anatomy of the knee joint with pictures — its bones, ligaments, cartilages, and normal appearance on X-rays, along with the most common knee injuries, causes of pain, and treatment in Cairo. What is the knee joint? The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body. It is a modified hinge joint connecting the

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Knee Osteoarthritis Exercises with Pictures

Knee osteoarthritis exercises to strengthen the joint and relieve pain, along with the causes and symptoms of osteoarthritis, the role of physical therapy, and the most prominent herbs used in Egypt. What is knee osteoarthritis? Knee osteoarthritis is the gradual wear and tear of the articular cartilage that lines the ends of the knee bones,

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Knee Injection Prices

Knee injection prices in Cairo, Egypt 2026: corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP & stem cells. Compare types, side effects, and how the procedure works. What are the types of knee injections? There are five main types of knee injections: Cortisone (rapid anti-inflammatory), Hyaluronic acid known as oil injections (lubrication and protection), Gelatin or highly cross-linked HA

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Best Orthopedic Doctor Specializing in the Knee

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Abdelmonem is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Ain Shams University, specializing in knee arthroscopy and joint replacement. He has clinics in Nasr City, Fifth Settlement, and Mohandessin, and is considered the best orthopedic doctor specializing in the knee. Who is the best orthopedic doctor specializing in the knee? An orthopedic knee

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Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent joint disorders in Egypt, affecting a large share of adults aged 50 and above. It is directly associated with elevated body weight, repeated deep squatting, and uncorrected genu varum (bowed legs). Osteoarthritis is a progressive, irreversible degenerative process—damaged hyaline cartilage does not regenerate—yet disease progression and clinical

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