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…
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.
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.
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?
Whether it’s your first time on the ski slopes or you’re a seasoned skier and snowboarder, participating in winter sports puts you at risk of injury. Sprains, strains, dislocations and fractures are all common ski slope injuries. Even regular sports like running carry a greater injury risk in icy conditions.