Lockdown has been hard for people on many different levels but if you are waiting for joint replacement surgery, you’ve probably experienced it harder than most. Chronic pain can be tiring and debilitating and if you have a degenerative condition like arthritis the pain may have been getting steadily worse and your mobility may have…
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…
In the last few months, we have seen a significant rise in the number of patients coming to see us with frozen shoulder symptoms. The precise reasons for this are unclear. We do not fully understand the causes of frozen shoulders although a study as far back as the 1970s (Personality In Frozen Shoulder, A. Fleming,…
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…
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).
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…
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 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.