Diabetes and the Effects on Total Hip or Knee Replacement
If you have diabetes, the risks of complications are higher if you undergo joint replacement surgery. But, how much higher and is there anything that you can do to reduce the risks?
Being Overweight and Having a Hip Replacement
One of the questions we are asked most frequently by patients who are overweight is will it affect the success of their hip replacement surgery and should they try and lose weight before having their operation. The answer to both questions is yes. There are a number of suggested ways that patients can improve their…
Which Surgical Approach is Best for a Hip Replacement?
Many patients who are due to undergo hip replacement surgery do their own research into the different surgical approaches. As orthopaedic surgeons, we welcome this as it means patients are well-informed and fully engaged in their own treatment and rehabilitation, which helps to better long-term outcomes. However, sometimes misconceptions can arise and this can lead…
Benefits of Hip Replacement: The Evidence
Anyone who is suffering from severe hip or knee osteoarthritis knows how debilitating the condition can be. It causes pain, loss of function and, in some cases, significantly reduced quality of life which can lead to depression.
Sports Injury Treatment and the Importance of Rehabilitation
If you’ve injured yourself playing sport, you’ll undoubtedly be keen to get back on your feet and competing again as quickly as possible. That’s why it’s important to seek specialist medical attention.
Hip Replacement is now a Common Procedure: Things to Consider
Hip replacement surgery is now a routine procedure. According to the National Joint Registry, 105,306 hip replacement procedures were carried out in 2017 in the UK, up from 101,651 in 2016. The average age for surgery in men is 67.5. In women it is 69.9.
Preventing Common Sports Injuries
Playing sport is good for both your physical and mental wellbeing. As well as helping you to stay fit and maintain a healthy weight, scientists have shown that sport has many positive benefits for your mental health. So how can you prevent getting injured?
The Best Type of Hip Replacement After a Fracture
A hip fracture is a break or crack at the top of the thigh bone where it meets the hip joint. Fractures are normally due to a fall and are particularly common in older people who might be unsteady on their feet or have poor eyesight. Women are particularly prone to fractures as they may…
How Long Will My Hip Replacement Last?
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…