We’ve seen the first blast of icy winter weather across the UK this month and social media has been full of photos of snow and ice. But, unfortunately, as the temperatures drop the number of accident-related fractures tends to rise and this has been a busy time for us in the clinic as we’ve been…
As the second wave of Covid has gathered momentum, we’ve seeing an upturn in the number of private patients asking whether private joint replacement surgery remains a viable option. We understand the concern. If you are in pain and are waiting for a joint replacement procedure, you don’t want to wait any longer than is…
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…
Your rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder. They help to provide stability and keep the head of your upper arm within your shoulder socket, as well as enabling your arm to rotate. Rotator cuff injuries are common in sports that involve making repeated overhead movements, as well as certain…
Orthopaedic surgeons are delighted to be able to see patients again as lockdown restrictions ease. However, anxiety levels remain high, particularly among patients who are due to undergo joint replacements or other major surgical procedures.
If you are waiting for joint replacement surgery, the impact of Covid-19 is likely to mean you are waiting for longer and, in the meantime, you may be living with worsening symptoms. We know how frustrating this can be and we understand that this is a very challenging time for patients in that situation.
You may not be familiar with the name Hallux Valgus but you will almost certainly have heard of the word “bunion”.
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround your shoulder joint. They stablise the joint, keeping the head of your arm bone firmly within the shallow socket, and enable you to lift and rotate your arms.
Chronic pain is believed to affect between one third and one half of the entire UK population. Have you been living with orthopaedic pain for too long?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) warns that Autumn and Winter is the peak time for trips and falls. These can lead to sprains, strains and fractures. This blog looks at some of the common causes of accidents and considers how you can prevent yourself from becoming one of the injury statistics this winter. If…