Medical articles of The Clementine Churchill Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

By Mr Nick Ferran
06.11.19
Orthopaedic surgery

Most chronic elbow conditions can be helped with non-surgical management such as physiotherapy. However, some conditions continue to cause pain or stiffness despite physiotherapy and may require surgery. We asked orthopaedic surgeon Mr Nick Ferran about shoulder surgery and how to take care of your elbow afterwards.

Woman looking said with head resting on hands.

By Dr Moumita Chattopadhyay
22.10.19
Dermatology

What you should know about lichen sclerosus and how it affects the vulva

Lichen sclerosus is one of the most common conditions that can affect the vulva. Left untreated, it can progress to scarring and in rare cases can even progress to skin cancer. We spoke to leading consultant dermatologist Dr Moumita Chattopadhyay to find out how patients can spot the condition and how it is treated.

Woman in pain and holding her shoulder in bed

By Mr Nick Ferran
14.10.19
Orthopaedic surgery

The 3 stages of frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder is a rare condition affecting just 2% of the population and develops gradually in three distinct stages. We asked Mr Nick Ferran, an expert orthopaedic surgeon in London, to describe them. Read to find out more.

By Mrs Anne Mitchener
09.10.19
Neurosurgery

Common causes of arm pain

Do you suffer from arm pain? Read more from our expert neurosurgeon Mrs Anne Mitchener on the possible causes of the condition that may leave you with pins and needles and weakness when moving.

By Mr Joe Marais
17.09.19
Otolaryngology / ENT

Postnasal drip: sore throat and cough treatment

Do you constantly have a tickly cough and irritated throat? It could be postnasal drip! We've asked expert rhinologist, nasal plastic & ENT surgeon Mr Joe Marais to explain the causes, symptoms and treatment options for the condition.

By Mrs Anne Mitchener
26.07.19
Neurosurgery

Slipped disc: how painful is it?

A slipped disc may cause symptoms such as pins and needles, numbness and weakness in the back or the legs. We've asked one of our top neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener to explain whether everyone feels pain or not when it happens and how it happens in the first place.

By Dr Andrew Palmer
14.05.19
Nephrology

Renal failure: dialysis vs. kidney transplant

Renal failure is a potentially life-threatening consequence of long-term kidney disease. When the kidneys fail, there are two key treatments to save the patient and keep their blood filtered. Dr Andrew Palmer explains the pros and cons of dialysis and kidney transplants.

By Mr Bhavin G Visavadia
06.05.19
Oral & maxillofacial surgery

Mouth cancer surgery: what to expect

Mouth cancer is a complicated form of surgery which involves a highly visible part of your body. Yet with the help of modern scanning technology and advances in surgical planning, we are now able to remove tumours and reconstruct the face in the same operation. We asked leading maxillofacial and oral surgeon Mr Bhavin G Visavadia what to expect from mouth cancer surgery.

By Mr Parijat Bhattacharjee
29.04.19
Fertility specialist

Timed intercourse: does it actually work?

If you’re trying for a baby, when is the best time to have sex? Many couples find it difficult and turn to purchasing “hormone monitoring kits” to help. But what is the evidence that these work? We asked experienced gynaecologist and fertility consultant Mr Parijat Bhattacharjee to review the studies so far and assess their conclusions.

By Mr Stewart Disu
26.04.19
Obstetrics & gynaecology

What does an abnormal smear mean?

If you've had a smear test and have been told the results are abnormal, understandably you're going to feel worried and nervous. We've asked our leading gynaecologist Mr Stewart Disu to explain what this could possibly mean and the likeliness of having developed cervical cancer.

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