http://www.klfac.com/ This is the ROR Sitemap for http://www.klfac.com/ http://www.klfac.com/ We are Malaysia's premier Foot and Ankle Clinic specializing in diagnosing, investigating and providing treatment for disorders of the foot and ankle. Located in a large tertiary private hospital with full supporting facilities such as MRI, ICU etc., the Kuala Lumpur Foot Ankle Clinic has been a major referral centre for Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle related problems. daily 0 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/aboutus.html The Kuala Lumpur Foot Ankle Clinic (KLFAC) was founded in 2010 by Consultant Orthopaedic, Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr Khairul Faizi Mohammad. Dr Khairul, first established the clinic in Pantai Hospital Cheras. This was further expanded by the addition of 2 more clinics in Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Pantai Hospital Ampang. daily 1 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/foot-and-ankle-problems.html At The Kuala Lumpur Foot and Ankle Clinic, we diagnose and treat foot and ankle problems. Find information about common causes of foot and ankle pain such as Heel Pain, Severe Ankle Sprains (Instability), Hallux Valgus, Flat Foot, Tendon Problems (Tendinopathies), Diabetic Foot / Charcots, Cartilage Damage, Lesser Toe Deformities, Fractures, and Ankle Replacements. daily 1 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/f-fractures.html Fractures around the foot and ankle are very common. They can occur due to accidents or even missteps. The severity of a fracture and the associated soft tissue injuries makes the treatment of fractures in this region more complex than others. daily 2 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/f-cartilage-damage.html Damage to the cartilage or Osteochondral defects to the ankle joint occur most commonly during sprains and fractures around the ankle. The twisting motion is violent enough to cause indentations to the cartilage. daily 2 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/f-ankle-replacements.html Osteoarthritis (also known as arthritis) of the ankle is a condition which results in damage and loss of the cartilage which lines the bones of the tibia and talus. The smooth characteristics of the cartilage is loss which will subsequently lead to inflamation and deformity. daily 2 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/f-severe-ankle-sprains.html Ankle instability is a condition characterized by the ankle daily 2 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/f-tendon-problems.html Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon. While tendinitis can occur in any of your body's tendons, in the feet it is most common over the achilles tendon (heel), tibialis posterior tendon (in flat feet) and peroneal tendons (ankle instability). Pain may be within the tendon itself or at the insertion of the tendon to bone (insertional tendinitis). daily 2 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/f-flat-foot.html You have flatfeet when the arch on the inside of your feet is flattened, allowing the entire sole of your foot to touch the floor when you stand up. Flatfeet may occur when the arches don't develop during childhood. In other cases, flatfeet may develop after an injury or from the simple wear-and-tear or stresses of age. daily 2 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/f-heel-pain.html PLANTAR FASCIITIS (pronounced as plantar fash-shee-eye-tis). This is a very common cause of heel pain. It occurs when the long fibrous ligament called the plantar fascia tears and leads to inflammation or tears at its attachment to the heel. daily 2 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/f-hallux-valgus.html This is a condition where the big toe deviates towards the lesser toes and rotates outwards. This condition is commonly associated with a prominence over the base of the toe called a 'bunion'. This deformity can be accentuated by inflammation due to rubbing of shoewear. daily 2 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/f-lesser-toe-deformities.html This is a condition where the big toe deviates towards the lesser toes and rotates outwards. This condition is commonly associated with a prominence over the base of the toe called a 'bunion'. This deformity can be accentuated by inflammation due to rubbing of shoewear. daily 2 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/f-diabetic-foot.html Diabetes is a common problem. It leads to a loss in sensation to the feet which leads to ulceration and destruction of the joint in the feet called Charcot Arthropathy. daily 2 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/s-consultation.html Consultation time for KLFAC. We are Malaysia's premier Foot and Ankle Clinic specializing in diagnosing, investigating and providing treatment for disorders of the foot and ankle. daily 1 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/s-cryotherapy.html Cryotherapy means therapy by means of freezing. This is usually performed on skin lesions to the soles of the foot where liquid nitrogen is applied at very low temperatures. Modern cryosurgery is an indispensable prerequisite for reproducible therapeutic results. daily 1 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/s-extracorporeal.html Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non invasive surgical procedure that uses shockwaves to simulate the healing process in certain conditions of the foot such as achilles insertional tendinitis and plantar fasciitis. Extracorporeal means outside the body. This refers to the method in which the therapy is applied. There are no incisions. Patients benefit from no associated complications of surgery and it can be applied as an outpatient procedure. daily 1 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/s-fulldiabetic.html Complications of diabetic foot are very common necessitating aggressive and proactive assessments. All patients with diabetes must have their feet evaluated at yearly intervals for the presence of factors leading to ulcers and amputation. The three main factors are loss of sensation (neuropathy), deformity and trauma. daily 1 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/s-radiofrequency.html Radiofrequency coblation therapy is a controlled, non heat driven process which results in removal of target tissue with minimal damage to surround tissue. This is designed specifically to treat inflammation within the tendons and fascia. This technique may be performed minimally invasive or through the formal open wound. It has been associated with quick return to daily activities allowing for significant improvement in patient outcomes. daily 1 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/s-stem.html What are stem cells? These are cells which all other cells with specialized functions are generated. They divide and become new stem cells or specialized cells such as bone, tendon and cartilage. No other cell has this ability to generate new cells. daily 1 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/insuranceandfees.html The Consultants at the Kuala Lumpur Foot Ankle Clinic are covered by most of the major Insurance Companies. The Pantai Group of hospitals are premier hospitals that provides services to the Insurance Companies. You should check with your insurers as to the level of your coverage and for any shortfalls that may be incurred. daily 1 sitemap http://www.klfac.com/contactus.html If you have any enquiries, please contact Dr Khairul Faizi Mohammad at The Kuala Lumpur Foot Ankle Clinic at Pantai Hospital Cheras. daily 1 sitemap