A total hip replacement is offered to people with severe hip pain and loss of mobility due to a degenerative condition like osteoarthritis or a serious hip fracture. It involves removing the damaged hip joint and replacing it with an artificial implant.
With more people than ever waiting for orthopaedic surgery right now and with the Omicron variant affecting growing numbers across the country, it has never been more important to keep well over the winter months if you have a chronic condition.
Arthritis is one of the main causes of disability in the UK. A study by the Arthritis Research Campaign (Arthritis: The Big Picture) concluded that many people are confused about what arthritis is and ARC estimates that there may be twice as many people with the condition than see their GP about it. To mark…
To mark Rheumatoid Arthritis Week (13-19 September), we are focusing on this common form of arthritis including what it is, how its diagnosed and when to get treatment. We’ll also outline some of the key differences between rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
The fact that joint replacement surgery is going ahead again is good news for anyone suffering from osteoarthritis. We know from speaking to patients that many people have experienced a worsening of symptoms during the pandemic due to a combination of factors including: lack of exercise leading to weight gain and loss of mobility, the…
For patients awaiting a hip or knee replacement, the Covid-19 pandemic has brought unparalleled challenges. Severe arthritis, which is one of the primary reasons for needing joint replacement surgery, is a progressive condition so symptoms gradually worsen. This is exacerbated during periods of immobility and heightened stress so it is reasonable to predict that for…
So, you have received a diagnosis of osteoarthritis but how much do you know about the disease and are you clear what to expect or what your treatment options might be? Here are some of the key facts you need to know.
If you are living with severe arthritis you will know what a debilitating condition it is. In the early stages, arthritis causes joint stiffness, some pain and a decline in mobility. But, as the disease progresses it leads to worsening pain, which can become severe, and a loss of function which can affect your ability…
Christmas could be particularly difficult this year for elderly and vulnerable people who are on their own and unable to meet up with family and friends due to Covid restrictions. For people with arthritis, the festive period already comes with many challenges and these are likely to be heightened by the additional psychological pressures.
If you have arthritis you may already be noticing an increase in pain and stiffness as the weather turns colder.