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Man walking with signs of spinal stenosis

By Mr Colin Nnadi
11.05.18
Orthopaedic surgery

Back pain can be successfully managed through medication, getting enough exercise, and physiotherapy, but if you are finding that your symptoms do not improve your pain could be due to a degenerative condition called spinal stenosis. In this article, expert orthopaedic surgeon Dr Colin Nnadi discusses what symptoms to look out for in spinal stenosis and how it can be treated.

By Mr Colin Nnadi
19.04.18
Orthopaedic surgery

Magnetic growing rods: exciting advances in the treatment of early onset scoliosis

While early onset scoliosis (EOS) is rare, it can develop any time between birth and the age of ten, so it is important to watch your child and check for the symptoms of the condition. Mr Colin Nnadi, expert paediatric spinal surgeon, explains the latest developments in spinal surgery, and how they can benefit children diagnosed with EOS.

By Dr Melita Irving
27.02.18
Clinical genetics

Research and advances in skeletal dysplasia management: Rare Disease Day 2018

Rare Disease Day takes place on the last day of February every year, with the goal of raising awareness of rare diseases. Dr Irving is a clinical geneticist with a specialist interest in skeletal dysplasia. Here, in an interview with Guy’s and St Thomas’, she explains what her research involves.

By Mr Colin Nnadi
26.02.18
Orthopaedic surgery

Treatment of early onset scoliosis: what is the MAGEC system?

Early onset scoliosis is a type of scoliosis which develops in children before the age of 10. Mr Colin Nnadi, expert spinal surgeon specialised in paediatric spinal conditions, explains more about the condition and some of the newer methods it can be treated with.

Talking through the results of genetic testing

By Dr Melita Irving
23.02.18
Clinical genetics

Have you had genetic testing and don’t know what the results mean?

Genetic testing is becoming somewhat of a fad, with skincare companies offering products based on your genetic makeup, and even wine companies matching your DNA to your ideal tipple. But are these tests really reliable? Clinical geneticist Dr Melita Irving breaks it down for us.

By Mr Kelvin Ramsey
22.01.18
Plastic surgery

Recovery and potential complications of DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery

DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery is proving popular among women because of its pleasing visual results and longer-term benefits. Mr Kelvin Ramsey, top plastic surgeron, discusses the recovery period and potential complications to be aware of.

By Mr Kelvin Ramsey
22.01.18
Plastic surgery

What happens before, during and after DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery?

DIEP flap breast reconstruction is an alternative procedure to breast implants and is becoming a popular choice for women who have had a mastectomy. Mr Kelvin Ramsey, top plastic surgeon, explains what happens before the procedure, on the day of surgery and after surgery.

By Mr Paul Carter
27.12.17
Obstetrics & gynaecology

What happens after a colposcopy test?

A colposcopy is commonly performed after a cervical smear has shown presence of abnormal cells, but what do the results of one actually mean? Expert colposcopist Mr Paul Carter explains how results are interpreted, and when treatment is indicated following a colposcopy examination.

By Mr Kelvin Ramsey
18.12.17
Plastic surgery

What is DIEP flap breast reconstruction and is it right for me?

DIEP flap breast reconstruction can offer more natural looking and feeling breasts than implants. Leading plastic surgeon Mr Kelvin Ramsey talks us through the procedure and its advantages.

woman sitting on a wall overlooking a city

By Mr Paul Carter
04.10.17
Obstetrics & gynaecology

What is a colposcopy test done for?

Colposcopy is commonly performed after a cervical smear which has shown presence of abnormal cells. Before you go in for your colposcopy test, it's normal that you might experience some nerves or worry about the procedure. Here, expert Mr Paul Carter talks to Top Doctors about what it involves.

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