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How soon after a shoulder arthroscopy can you exercise?

The timeline for resuming exercise following a shoulder arthroscopy varies depending on the specific procedure performed, the extent of the repair and your overall health. In general, a phased approach to exercise is recommended to allow the shoulder to heal while gradually rebuilding strength and mobility. Here’s a general outline of what to expect:

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Hip replacement surgery: the procedure, recovery, and risks

Here, renowned consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon, Mr Sulaiman Alazzawi, discusses hip replacement surgery in detail, including how it is performed, and what patients can expect from the associated recovery period.

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What are the different types of ACL reconstruction procedures?

This article explores the various different types of ACL reconstruction procedures, as esteemed consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Matthew Hampton, shares his expert insights.

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Knee replacement surgery: what you need to know

A knee replacement removes damaged bone and cartilage and replaces them with a metal, ceramic, or acrylic prosthesis to restore functionality in the knee. In this article, a consultant orthopaedic explains the reasons and process of a knee replacement surgery.

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Managing back and leg pain: What are your treatment options?

Back and leg pain are common complaints that affect people of all ages, often limiting daily activities and reducing quality of life. This type of discomfort can stem from a variety of causes, including muscle strain, disc problems, nerve compression, or even age-related wear and tear on the spine. Knowing your treatment options is essential for both relief and recovery, particularly if you’re seeking a solution that enables a quick return to your routine.

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Myelopathy: Does it ever go away?

Myelopathy is a spinal cord condition that occurs due to compression, leading to a range of symptoms that can impact daily life, such as pain, weakness, numbness and coordination difficulties. Whether or not myelopathy can fully resolve depends on several factors, including its cause, severity, and how early it's treated.

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Getting a grasp on Dupuytren's contracture

If you are struggling with your fingers bending in and stubbornly refusing to budge, it’s not that they’re mutinous nor developing a mind of their own. You might be dealing with Dupuytren’s contracture, a chronic condition that causes the fingers to freeze in place.

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Arthrosamid injection: A new treatment for osteoarthritis

In one of our latest medical articles here, esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Rohit Jain, provides us with a comprehensive insight into the Arthrosamid injection, and what it is specifically used to treat.

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By Mr Gareth Stables
29.10.24
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Understanding knee pain: causes, diagnosis, and treatment options

Knee pain can be felt by people of all ages and backgrounds. Knee pain can be the result of a sudden injury, wear-and-tear over time, or chronic conditions like arthritis. The cause of knee pain isn’t always apparent to the patient, which means they won’t know the best way to treat the pain until they have a formal diagnosis.

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All about joint replacement surgery

In this article here, renowned consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Satish Kutty, describes how joint replacement surgery is performed today, and how advances in surgery have aided joint replacement surgery.

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