Arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that can affect any joint in the body. There are different types of arthritis but the most common is osteoarthritis, which causes the cartilage in your joints to become worn or damaged, resulting in the bones rubbing together when you move. It is a degenerative disease, which means…
More and more patients undergoing a total knee replacement are opting for robotic arm-assisted surgery. In this article, we’ll look at what this entails and consider a recent study, published in the Bone Joint Journal, which explored whether this type of surgery makes a difference to outcomes when compared with conventional total knee replacements. What…
The three muscles that run along the back of your thigh are called your hamstrings. Their function is to bend and straighten the knee. A hamstring strain is an injury caused by overloading one or more of these muscles, which can cause tearing in the muscle or at the point where it attaches to the…
Sprains and tears to the anterior cruciate ligament are among the most common knee injuries, particularly in high-impact sports like football and basketball. Causes of anterior cruciate ligament injuries Rapid changes of direction when running, stopping suddenly, a collision or landing heavily after jumping… all of these can lead to injuries of the anterior cruciate…
If you are experiencing pain that gets worse when you run, jump and walk, or pain that is exacerbated by bending and straightening your leg you may be suffering from Jumper’s Knee. Also referred to as Patellar Tendonitis, Jumper’s Knee causes pain, swelling or a dull aching sensation at the top of the shinbone under…
Mako robotic-arm assisted joint replacements have been around for the last 17 years. To date, more than a million Mako procedures have been carried out around the world and there have been 330 published, peer-reviewed studies. Impressive data Mako SmartRobotics technology has been hailed as a major breakthrough in joint replacement surgery and the data…
Running is an increasingly popular sport. Research shows that around 6.2 million people in England engaged in running during 2023, up from 5.9 million the previous year. It’s easy to see why so many people choose running as a way to develop and maintain their fitness. It gets you outside in the fresh air, does…
Joint replacement surgery is a routine procedure for the treatment of severe joint pain. It is a highly effective procedure that helps to restore function and mobility to people with conditions like osteoarthritis or who’ve suffered a serious fracture. Joint replacement surgery is one of orthopaedics’ biggest success stories, enabling patients to regain their quality…
If you’re experiencing severe knee pain that makes it difficult to go about your day-to-day life, you may be suitable for total knee replacement surgery. First performed in 1968, total knee replacements are among the most successful of all surgical procedures, helping people regain mobility and quality of life. Knee replacement surgery entails removing the…
Traumatic meniscal tears are most common in younger people below the age of 30. They tend to occur in sports like football and rugby which involve making sudden twisting movements with the knee bent. The force of this on the knee can cause the meniscus – which cushions the bones of the knee and prevents…