If you are scheduled to undergo joint replacement surgery you are likely to be suffering from a degenerative condition such as osteoarthritis, which causes the loss of cartilage in the joints leading to pain, stiffness and a loss of movement. Alternatively, you may have sustained a serious injury to your joint that requires immediately replacement…
We use our thumbs continuously for even the simplest everyday tasks such as making a cup of tea, brushing our teeth or tying shoelaces. So, developing osteoarthritis of the thumb can be painful and debilitating.
Last year was tough for all of us but if you have arthritis, you probably had it tougher than most. People were unable to attend for routine appointments and diagnostic imaging and many peoples’ scheduled surgery was cancelled due to Covid. With the start of the New Year, we are currently facing many of the…
If you have arthritis you may find your symptoms worsen in the winter. Scientists don’t fully understand why cold weather tends to make chronic pain symptoms feel worse. It may be that our body’s pain receptors become more sensitive when the temperature drops. Some experts believe the pressure inside our joints may be affected by…
Joint replacement surgery is a familiar concept to most people and this type of surgery – especially hip and knee replacement – is now routine for the treatment of severe arthritis and serious joint fractures. But, fewer people have heard of or understand revision joint replacement surgery. So, to mark Arthritis Awareness week we are…
Big toe arthritis (hallux rigidus) is the most common form of foot arthritis, affecting around one in 40 people over the age of 50, with more women than men affected by the condition.
Ankle arthritis is a disabling condition that can have a significant impact on quality of life. Most cases are linked to some kind of trauma, such as a fracture or severe sprain which can hasten the wear and tear of joint cartilage that occurs naturally as we age.
If you are due to undergo surgery for arthritis, your symptoms are probably already pretty severe. As well as pain, you may be experiencing significant loss of movement and joint stiffness. Your quality of life is likely to have been impacted and you may have had to give up doing things that you love.
Thumb osteoarthritis is caused by damage to the cartilage in the thumb joint which results in bone rubbing against bone. Like all forms of osteoarthritis it is due to wear and tear and is more common as we age.
If you have severe osteoarthritis, you may be eligible for knee replacement surgery. Surgeons routinely perform both total and partial knee replacements, but what is the difference and which might be the best choice for you?