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By Mr Rohit Jain
25.11.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Hip revision surgery: when is it necessary?

You may need to have hip revision surgery to replace some or all of your hip implant. Here, top orthopaedic surgeon Mr Rohit Jain explains why this might occur and how the future looks to evolve with hip replacement surgery.

By Dr Vikram Sharma
25.11.20
Gastroenterology

Liver function tests: what are they looking for?

If your doctor has referred you to see a specialist for liver function tests, it means that they want to check whether you are at risk of liver disease. We spoke to one of our leading hepatologists Dr Vikram Sharma about what blood the tests are looking for exactly and what the results might mean.

By Mr Amer Khan
25.11.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Shoulder injuries in rugby: treatment to get you playing again

The shoulder is one of the most commonly injured joints in rugby. Learn about the common causes of shoulder injuries in the sport, find out if surgery is always necessary and discover the types of treatment available to get you playing again.

By Mr Rohit Jain
18.11.20
Orthopaedic surgery

How effective are joint pain injections?

Highly experienced orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon, Mr Rohit Jain, talks us through the different join pain injections, conservative (or non-operative) treatment as well as surgical treatment options. We found out if joint paint injections can cause any adverse reactions and what lifestyle habits can be implemented to improve quality of life.

By Ms Tahmina Pearsall
16.11.20
Ophthalmology

How should glaucoma be treated?

Glaucoma is a serious condition that affects your eyesight, damaging the optic nerve and causing loss of vision. We spoke to highly experienced ophthalmologist, Ms Tahmina Pearsall, in this latest article to find out about topical treatments and when the best moment would be to consider surgery.

By Mr Rohit Jain
12.11.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Types of injections for joint pain

When it comes to treating inflammatory joint conditions there are many ways of treating them. If you suffer from this condition, it's essential that you chat with an expert to ensure you treat the condition appropriately. We spoke with leading orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon, Mr Rohit Jain, to find out information on joint injections, the different types and how long their effects can last for.

Football match, footballer holding his knee

By Mr Amer Khan
12.11.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Cartilage repair: how to best preserve damaged cartilage

Renowned London orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Amer Khan explains some of the most effective cartilage preservation methods and which surgical treatments can be used to help prevent further deterioration.

Man carrying a child on his shoulders outside

By Professor Francis Chinegwundoh MBE
29.10.20
Urology

Getting ‘the snip’: common questions on vasectomies answered

A vasectomy is an effective form of male birth control, rendering a man sterile. It is offered to men who are very certain they don’t want to father (more) children in the future. Professor Francis Chinegwundoh from London, answers some of the most frequently asked questions by men considering undergoing this procedure.

By Mr Rohit Jain
27.10.20
Orthopaedic surgery

Meniscus tear: how is it repaired?

A meniscus tear is a very common injury and the treatment options depend on certain characteristics such as how severe the pain is, how big the tear is and whether the knee jams or locks. We have spoken to one of our leading orthopaedic surgeons Mr Rohit Jain about the treatment options for a meniscus tear.

By Ms Tahmina Pearsall
26.10.20
Ophthalmology

Cataracts: when should they be treated with surgery?

As we get older our vision can become more blurry or misty. We spoke to highly established ophthalmologist (based in London & Horley), Ms Tahmina Pearsall, about complex cataract surgery and found out when the best time is to have this surgery. We learnt about what happens at a consultation and some key details about the surgery used to treat cataracts. We found out whether cataracts can come back after the procedure.

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