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Orthopaedic surgery
Feeling hip with hip replacement surgery
The hips are a load-bearing support structure on the body that we use constantly for walking and sitting – when this is impaired, the range for movement is greatly reduced. We sat down with a leading orthopaedic surgeon who told us all about how hip replacement surgery can restore flexibility and ability in the hips.
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Orthopaedic surgery
Standing up straight with balloon kyphoplasty
The spine is a weight-bearing structure that maintains the body upright, holds up the skull, and supports the organs of the abdomen so they have enough space to function whilst still being flexible. When the spine compresses from a fractured vertebra, the spine can curve, distorting posture and causing a lot of pain. This can also cause breathing issues and hinder the abdominal organs — but a balloon kyphoplasty can stabilise the vertebra and prevent the spine from collapsing. We spoke with a leading consultant spinal surgeon about this simple procedure with a big impact.
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Orthopaedic surgery
Rotator cuff injuries: when surgery is the right solution
The rotator cuff is a collection of muscles and tendons in the shoulder that anchors the upper arm bone, called the humerus, to niches in the clavicle and scapula, becoming the shoulder joint in a ball-and-socket configuration. The rotator cuff helps the shoulder and arm move fluidly and without pain, but they can get injured from overuse, accidents, or wear away with time. In this article, a leading orthopaedic surgeon discusses the many ways to treat an injured rotator cuff, and how to know if surgery is necessary.
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Orthopaedic surgery
Hip replacement: what to expect before and after surgery
Hip replacement surgery is a corrective procedure to restore flexibility, functionality, and movement to the hips, located at the joint where the leg meets the pelvis. The thigh bone called the femur, fits into a niche of the pelvis in a ball-and-socket joint. It is synovial, meaning that there is a lubricative membrane that sits between the two bones and keeps movement fluid and without pain. When this membrane deteriorates, or if the patient has been in a bad accident that has damaged their hips or suffering from extreme arthritis and cannot walk even with a cane or walker, a hip replacement becomes neccessary.
By Mr Shelain Patel
08.10.24
Orthopaedic surgery
Digging your heels in: All about plantar fasciitis
The tissue in the foot used during walking and other feet movements can become inflamed, causing heel pain and other symptoms. This condition is called plantar fasciitis. Leading consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon Mr Shelain Patel goes into expert detail about it, in this informative article.
By Mr Paolo Consigliere
07.10.24
Orthopaedic surgery
Rehabilitation following reverse polarity arthroplasty
Revered consultant shoulder and elbow orthopaedic surgeon Mr Paolo Consigliere discusses the rehabilitation regime that he encourages after reverse polarity arthroplasty.
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Orthopaedic surgery
Advances in foot and ankle surgery: Key procedures for injury and arthritis management
Here, esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Gavin Heyes, tells us all about the latest advances in foot and ankle surgery.
By Mr Ali Shafighian
04.10.24
Orthopaedic surgery
Dupuytren’s contracture: Your guide to symptoms and care
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that affects the hands, causing the fingers to bend towards the palm and making it difficult to straighten them. It develops gradually and is most common in older adults, particularly men. While Dupuytren’s contracture is not usually painful, it can limit hand movement and interfere with daily tasks. Leading consultant hand and wrist surgeon Mr Ali Shafighian answers common questions from symptoms to treatment options, providing essential information for those wanting to learn more about the condition.
By Mr Jean Marc Guichet
04.10.24
Orthopaedic surgery
Understanding the Centre of Rotation ACL technique
This article hones in on the Centre of Rotation technique that is now used for paediatric ACL injuries. Find out what it's all about in this article here.
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Orthopaedic surgery
What are clavicle fractures, and what causes them?
Here, in one of our latest medical articles, esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Steven Corbett, discusses clavicle fractures in expert detail.
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