Medical articles of The Highfield Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

By Dr Salmin Aseri
13.11.20
Pain medicine

Have you been experiencing widespread pain lately? Leading consultant pain management specialist Dr Salmin Aseri spoke to us about the symptoms that include stomach pain, diarrhoea, painful mentrual periods, forgetfulness and poor concentration. We also found out how chronic widespread pain can be diagnosed.

4 young adults doing exercise and running outside

By Mr Soulat Naim
12.11.20
Orthopaedic surgery

How young can knee arthritis start?

Often when we think of knee arthritis, we think of it being a condition affecting the elderly. These days, however, more and more young people - as early as those in their 30s - are being diagnosed with osteoarthritis of the knee. Read more from our expert Mr Soulat Naim on knee arthritis in young people.

A man with a sports injury is sat on the gym floor being attended by a woman.

By Professor Waqar Bhatti
11.11.20
Radiology

Musculoskeletal radiologists: how do they help with sports injuries?

Musculoskeletal radiologists diagnose conditions that affect the bones, joints and soft tissues as the result of a sports injury or an accident at work or because of wear and tear to a joint. Here, one of experts Professor Waqar Bhatti shares a detailed insight into his specialty, including how a MSK radiologist can help you if you have a sports injury.

By Mr Nicola de'Liguori-Carino
04.03.19
Surgery

Improving outcomes for patients with bowel cancer and liver metastases

Unfortunately, depending on the stage of colorectal cancer, it can metastasize to other parts of the body, which is commonly the liver. Despite the challenges seen in treating this difficult diagnosis, advancements in surgery and improvements in understanding how to target liver metastases have given patients a better outlook. Here we learn from a top hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, Mr Nicola de’ Liguori Carino, how colorectal cancer and liver metastases are treated.

By Mr Nicola de'Liguori-Carino
25.02.19
Surgery

Pancreatic cancer: your treatment options explained

Treatment for pancreatic cancer has improved significantly in recent years, so which is now the most effective option? In this up-to-date guide, leading surgeon Mr Nicola de’ Liguori Carino explains the different options available today, from traditional techniques such as surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, to brand-new therapies such as irreversible electrocorporation (IRE).

What happens when bowel cancer has spread to the liver?

By Mr Nicola de'Liguori-Carino
14.02.19
Surgery

What happens when bowel cancer metastasises, or spreads, to the liver?

Some patients diagnosed with colorectal (bowel) cancer, also present with liver metastases. The liver is the most common site in the body of patients with bowel cancer for metastasis to occur due to its anatomical location. Whilst this can be a very challenging diagnosis to be given, treatment can be possible, as well as cure. Mr Nicola de’ Liguori Carino, an experienced hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, explains how liver metastases are identified and treated in patients with colorectal cancer.

By Mr Nicola de'Liguori-Carino
08.02.19
Surgery

Irreversible electroporation and the nanoknife

Cancer is an ever-present danger to our health, affecting thousands of people in the UK, and capable of appearing in almost any part of the body. New treatments are always being researched and developed to combat cancer. Could electrical pulses provide an answer to those cancers that are difficult to treat with surgery or chemotherapy? We asked expert surgeon Mr Nicola de’ Liguori Carino.

By Dr Salmin Aseri
11.01.18
Pain medicine

How to avoid lower back pain and new ways of treating it

Lower back pain is an increasingly common pain experienced in the modern age. Dr Glyn Towlerton explains why and new ways of treating it.

By Mr Jonathan Duncan
08.11.17
Plastic surgery

Should I get a Brazilian butt lift?

Vastly experienced consultant plastic surgeon, Mr Dan Marsh talks us through the Brazilian butt lift procedure, helping you make the decision of whether it is right for you.

By Mr Rafik Yassa
08.11.17
Orthopaedic surgery

ACL reconstruction: How long until I can start playing sport again?

For those who play sport, or have more high-risk occupations, an ACL injury could prove a problem. Here we explore ACL injury and its corrective surgery. Here, consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Rafik Yassa, explains what to expect from ACL surgery.

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