Heel pain is one of the most common conditions we see here at Castle Orthopaedics and for some people it can be debilitating. It is believed that around one in 10 people will experience heel pain during their life, most often people aged between 40 and 60 years of age and people who jog or…
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.
Many more of us have taken up running since lockdown. It is a great form of exercise that gets us out in the fresh air, doesn’t cost anything and doesn’t require any special equipment (except for a decent pair of running shoes). But with this increase in popularity has come a rise in the number…
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.
Long distance running has many amazing benefits. It is great for physical fitness and mental wellbeing. It gets you out in the fresh air and helps to combat stress. It builds strength and endurance and, best of all, it’s free (if you don’t count the cost of running shoes).
Many tennis players have been eager to get back out onto the court as lockdown restrictions have begun to lift, encouraged by the recent spate of warm sunny weather. If you are one of them, it’s worth taking things slowly and building up your fitness gradually to avoid falling prey to one of the most…
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.
As lockdown measures caused by the Covid-19 pandemic are extended and experts warn that it’s likely to be some time before life returns to normal, exercising at home has become the new norm for many of us.
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.