New year is traditionally the when we think about what we would like for the year ahead. For some of us, it’s a time to make resolutions to tackle areas of our life that are not working well. If you’re living with chronic pain, you may have become resigned to loss of mobility and a…
Few things can match the beauty of a frosty winter’s morning bathed in sunshine. But, for all of its glittering beauty, winter can be a hazardous time and it is one of the peak times for injuries.
Knee replacement – also called arthroplasty – is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged, diseased or worn out knee joint with an artificial implant. It is most commonly used for patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout, or people who have had a serious knee injury. Most patients having this type of surgery are…
A recent BBC interview with Andy Murray on his return to competitive tennis following a hip replacement has thrown the spotlight on how long a hip implant is likely to last after surgery. Murray was quoted as saying his surgeon advised that his implant was likely to last just seven years due to the demands…
As an orthopaedic specialist, patients are at the heart of the work I do. Whatever your age, my key goal is to get you back to optimum orthopaedic health. As an orthopaedic consultant, I have vast experience in all areas of orthopaedics, with specialist interests in all types of sports injuries, complex trauma treatment, lower…