Does Chronic Kidney Disease Increase the Risk of Implant Failure After a Hip or Knee Replacement?
Around three million people in the UK have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and around 63,000 are being treated for kidney failure.
How Obesity Affects Outcomes Following a Total Knee Replacement
A total knee replacement is a surgical procedure to replace a severely damaged knee joint with a prosthetic implant. It is now offered routinely for people whose knees are so badly affected by arthritis or injury that they find it difficult to perform day-to-day tasks or move around without pain. Knee replacement is a common…
Arthritis: What You Need to Know About this Degenerative 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…
The Importance of Calcium and Vitamin D with Joint Replacement Surgery
If you have undergone joint replacement surgery, you want to experience the best possible outcomes and know that your prosthetic implant will last as long as possible, giving you many years of pain-free movement.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Week: Diagnosis and When to Get Treatment
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 Long-Term Outcomes of Meniscal Tear Debridement
A meniscal tear is an injury to the cartilage in the knee joint, often caused by twisting your knee. It is particularly common among sports people and is also associated with ageing. While you may not experience pain immediately if you tear your meniscus, it may intensify over time and your knee may become stiff.…
What Materials Will We Use in Your Knee Replacement?
If you have severe arthritis or a serious knee injury, you may be offered knee replacement surgery. This involves removing the damaged section of knee joint and replacing it with a prosthetic implant. This type of surgery is a routine procedure that can help you to regain your mobility and quality of life.
How Smoking Affects Outcomes for Total Hip Replacement
If you are a smoker and you are scheduled to undergo a total hip replacement, your orthopaedic surgeon may recommend quitting prior to surgery. All of us are familiar with the health risks associated with smoking – which include cancer of the lungs, mouth, throat and other organs, as well as coronary heart disease, heart…
Mental Health and Total Knee Replacement
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, we are looking at the impact of mental health problems on surgical outcomes, specifically in relation to total knee replacements. Joint replacement surgery is a highly effective and successful procedure that offers people the chance to regain their mobility and their quality of life. It is performed routinely for…
Timing Your Joint Replacement Surgery with the Covid Vaccine
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…