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…
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Arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that can affect any joint in the body. There are different types of arthritis but the most common is osteoarthritis, which causes the cartilage in your joints to become worn or damaged, resulting in the bones rubbing together when you move. It is a degenerative disease, which means…
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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 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?
If you have arthritis you may already be noticing an increase in pain and stiffness as the weather turns colder.
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…
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As an orthopaedic specialist, patients are at the heart of the work I do. Whatever your age, my key goal is to get you back to optimum orthopaedic health. As an orthopaedic consultant, I have vast experience in all areas of orthopaedics, with specialist interests in all types of sports injuries, complex trauma treatment, lower…
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