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Preventing shoulder injuries in adolescent rugby players
As young athletes grow and develop, their bodies undergo changes that can make them more susceptible to shoulder injuries, especially during high-impact sports like rugby. Understanding these injuries, their treatment options, and prevention strategies is thus crucial for ensuring the health and long-term performance of young athletes. This article provides an expert insight.
By Mr James Langdon
14.10.24
Orthopaedic surgery
Spinal injections: what are the benefits?
Spinal injections are a valuable treatment option for individuals suffering from debilitating spine-related conditions. These procedures involve the targeted delivery of medications directly into the spine to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation. Whether you're grappling with herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or sciatica, which often manifests as intense back and leg pain, understanding the role and benefits of spinal injections can significantly aid in managing and potentially alleviating your discomfort. Leading consultant in spinal surgery Mr James Langdon explains more about the vital role of spinal injections in spinal surgery.
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Understanding sports injuries: Prevention, types, and treatment
Here to talk about the most common types of sports injuries is esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Shafic Al-Nammari.
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What to know about minimally invasive bunion surgery
In this article below, revered consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Karthik Karuppaiah, discusses minimally invasive bunion surgery in expert detail, detailing what patients can expect following the surgery.
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Orthopaedic surgery
Torn meniscus cartilage repair: all you kneed to know
The knees each have a piece of cartilage that acts as padding and shock absorption between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (the shin bone). When we run, jump, and dance, the meniscus protects us from the impact of hitting the ground. The meniscus can be damaged due to arthritis, traumatised due to an injury like twisting your knee, or may tear even during a ubiquitous movement like standing up.
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Could knee replacement be the solution to your knee pain?
Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, involves replacing a damaged knee joint with an artificial one to relieve pain and restore function. It’s a significant decision, and understanding what the surgery involves, the recovery process, and its potential benefits can help you make an informed choice. Here, a leading orthopaedic surgeon explores some common questions about knee replacement surgery that may be on your mind.
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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.
By Mr Daniel Fagan
09.10.24
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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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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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.
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