Osteoarthritis of the hip often leads to pain in both the hip and knee joints. It’s not so surprising if you think about it, as the body is not comprised of separate components but, rather, it is an interconnected network of muscles, joints and bones. So, if one joint is damaged and causing discomfort, it…
The way orthopaedic surgeons measure the effectiveness of total knee replacement surgery has, historically, been via a metric called the patient-reported outcome measure (PROM). What are patient-reported outcome measures? PROMs collect data directly from the patient using standardised questionnaires that measure how they feel and how well they are functioning after surgery. The questionnaires assess…
A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure offered to people with severe knee pain and loss of mobility. This may be due to a serious injury, such as a fracture, or most commonly because of a degenerative condition like osteoarthritis. It involves removing the damaged knee joint and replacing it with a prosthetic (artificial)…
Knee replacement surgery (also called arthroplasty) is offered to people with severe knee pain due to osteoarthritis or other conditions that affect the knee joint such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout, a knee injury or knee deformity. It is a routine and highly effective procedure that entails removing the damaged joint and replacing it with a…
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 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…
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…
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,…
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear is one of the most common injuries of the knee, particularly among sportsmen and women who compete in high-impact sports like football and basketball. What causes ACL injuries? This type of injury normally occurs as the result of a rapid change of direction, slowing down while running…
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…