Living in constant pain


Dr Eugene Wong, a consultant spine surgeon at Sunway Medical Centre (pic) performed what he claims to be Asia's first sacroilic joint infusion on patient, Anizawati Yaacob.

An undiagnosed case of sacroiliac joint dysfunction spelled the beginning of a nightmare for a 40-year-old telecommunications manager.

ANIZAWATI Yaacob knew pain like a bosom friend. A fall she took one evening after work had landed the 40-year-old telecommunications manager in its cruel and relentless company.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Health

How to eat healthily by the decade
Free school meals�provide modest benefits
When your kid has tooth troubles
He deals with dead people with a smile
Antiphospholipid syndrome: When your blood ‘sticks’ together
She collects maggots from dead people
Let us not forget these tropical diseases
Witnessing a forensic post-mortem first-hand
Learning healthy ageing from the Blue Zones
The people’s prescription for healthcare

Others Also Read