Treatment Options for Thumb Arthritis
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.
Runners Knee: Which Type Do You Have?
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…
Frozen Shoulder: Causes, Symptoms and What To Do
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,…
Ankle Replacement Surgery – What to Expect
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.
Exercising Safely at Home During Lockdown
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.