Taking Care of Your Joints this Winter
Winter weather can be tough on joints, particularly if you have a condition like osteoarthritis which damages cartilage and causes deterioration to the joint structure.
Knee Arthroscopy: Frequently Asked Questions
Knee arthroscopy is used to diagnose and treat a range of knee injuries. It is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure that uses a tiny camera (an arthroscope) to see inside your knee joint. What is knee arthroscopy? Knee arthroscopy is a form of minor surgery for people who are experiencing knee problems. It is used to…
Avoid Overuse Injuries in the Gym this Autumn
Going to the gym is great for our physical and mental health, particularly when the weather turns colder and it is not so easy to exercise outdoors. Working out in the gym improves cardiovascular health, increases stamina and builds muscle and bone strength. But if you overdo it, you can injure yourself and this can…
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing 25 Years Later
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing was developed in 1997. It offers an alternative to total hip replacement surgery and is particularly suitable for active male patients. Twenty-five years after it was first introduced, we explore the pros and cons of this type of surgery and consider the latest research findings from a team at The Royal Orthopaedic…
Mako Total Knee Replacement Surgery: Patient Benefits
A total knee replacement is surgery to remove the damaged surface of your knee joint and replace it with an artificial joint made of metal and plastic. This is referred to as a prosthesis and it is designed to perform the same function as a healthy knee joint. Who can have total knee replacement surgery?…
Effectiveness of Intra-articular Injections for Hip Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the hip is a painful degenerative disease that can have a huge impact on mobility and quality of life. In the later stages, joint replacement surgery is normally the only effective treatment, helping to relieve pain and restore function. However, someone with mild to moderate osteoarthritis may be offered a range of different…
Prehab and Rehab – How You Can Improve Outcomes in Hip and Knee Replacements
While choosing the right orthopaedic surgeon is important when it comes to hip or knee replacements, many patients do not realise that they, too, play an important role in the outcome of surgery. What are prehab and rehab? Being committed to your own recovery can help you get better faster and can make a difference…
Does BMI Increase the Risk of Early Postoperative Complications Following a Total Hip Replacement?
A total hip replacement is a surgical procedure that entails removing a damaged or diseased hip joint and replacing it with an artificial hip, called a prosthesis. This type of surgery is normally performed to relieve pain and loss of mobility caused by a range of conditions, including: osteoarthritis, which damages the cartilage that enables…
Treating Cycling Leg Injuries
With temperatures set to rise in the UK and Ireland over the coming week, more people will be heading off on a bike ride. Cycling is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, and as a low impact form of exercise, it is ideal for giving your muscles and cardiovascular system a workout and building…
Neuropathic Pain After a Total Knee Replacement
The majority of patients who have a total knee replacement to treat conditions like osteoarthritis go on to make a good recovery and can get back to doing the things they love. But sadly, for some people, chronic pain can persist even after a knee replacement. What is neuropathic pain? In the immediate post-surgical period,…