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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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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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Dupuytren's fasciectomy: How effective is it?

Dupuytren’s contracture is a hand condition where the connective tissue beneath the skin of the palm thickens and tightens, forming cords that can bend one or more fingers into a fixed position. While the condition often starts mildly, it can progress, limiting hand function and quality of life. A fasciectomy, or surgical removal of the affected tissue, is one of the primary treatments for more advanced cases of Dupuytren’s. The article explores the effectiveness of fasciectomy, potential benefits, and factors influencing outcomes.

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How can I prevent prosthetic hip joint infections?

Here, highly renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Rajpal Nandra, explains what prosthetic hip joint infections are, and how they can be prevented.

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Putting the best foot forward: what you should know about diabetic foot

Diabetes can affect the foot in a variety of ways. This includes infections, ulcers, and a condition called Charcot foot, where the bones become softer than normal, making it susceptible to fractures and dislocations. Issues with the foot may be unnoticed for a time, as sensation is impaired due to nerve damage from diabetes.

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By Mr Shakil Patel
23.10.24
Orthopaedic surgery

What causes adolescent scoliosis?

Here, Mr Shakil Patel, a highly regarded and experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon, explains what adolescent scoliosis is, whilst also outlining the causes and main symptoms.

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The benefits of minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery: A modern approach to common problems

Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery is an innovative approach to treating a wide range of foot and ankle issues, offering numerous benefits over traditional open surgery. It involves smaller incisions, advanced techniques, and precision tools to address common problems like bunions, fractures and tendon injuries. This modern surgical approach results in less pain, faster recovery, and improved outcomes for patients.

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