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Shoulder dislocations in contact sports and how they affect younger athletes

Shoulder dislocations are a common injury among younger athletes who participate in contact sports. Understanding the causes, implications, and management of shoulder dislocations is crucial for athletes, coaches, and healthcare providers to ensure effective treatment and prevention strategies. Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andrew Chambler provides a detailed insight to this, in this informative article.

Navigated shoulder replacement: A breakthrough in arthritis treatment

Shoulder arthritis, a common ailment affecting millions worldwide, often leads to debilitating pain and restricted mobility. For individuals facing advanced stages of this condition, shoulder replacement surgery emerges as a beacon of hope. However, not all cases are straightforward, and sometimes, the complexity of anatomy due to arthritis poses challenges for surgeons. This is where navigated shoulder replacement comes into play, revolutionising the landscape of shoulder surgeries. In his latest online article, Mr Andrew Chambler gives us his insights.

Biologics for tendon repair: an overview

Biologics for tendon repair refer to biological substances, like growth factors, cytokines, collagen scaffolds or stem cells to enhance the healing process of damaged tendons. These substances are often derived from living organisms and can stimulate tissue regeneration, reduce inflammation, and promote better tendon healing. Biologics offer a promising alternative to traditional treatments by harnessing the body's natural healing mechanisms for more effective tendon repair or to augment mechanical techniques to strengthen the repair. Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Andrew Chambler explains more about the procedure.

Hyperthyroidism: What are the symptoms of an overactive thyroid?

The thyroid is an endocrine gland that secretes the hormones that regulate metabolism. A change in the thyroid gland’s function, such as in hyperthyroidism, thus results in energy being consumed at an abnormal rate, causing symptoms. Here to provide an expert insight into hyperthyroidism is Dr Marc Atkin, esteemed consultant in diabetes, endocrinology and internal medicine.

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