Osteoarthritis affects more than 520 million people around the world, making it the most common joint condition globally. There are some common and persistent myths about the disease which can make it hard for people affected by osteoarthritis to understand the condition, its causes and the most effective ways to treat it. In this blog…
One of the lesser-talked-about symptoms of osteoarthritis is sleep disturbance. While most people are aware that this degenerative condition damages joints, leading to pain, stiffness and loss of mobility, fewer know about the impact of osteoarthritis on sleep. How many people with osteoarthritis experience sleep problems? According to the Arthritis Foundation, a major non-profit organisation…
If you have a partial hip replacement, the natural socket of your hip is left intact and only the ‘ball’ part of your joint is replaced. With a total hip replacement, both the ball and socket part of the hip joint are removed and replaced with components made from metal, plastic or ceramic. These components…
Timing is important when it comes to diagnosing and treating osteoarthritis, which is a degenerative disease that leads to gradually worsening symptoms. If you wait too long before getting a diagnosis you can miss out on conservative self-care measures that could slow the disease in its early stages. Conversely, if you opt for joint replacement…
Painful swollen joints can have a huge impact on your quality of life and overall wellbeing. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that is caused by gradual deterioration of the cartilage in your joints, leading to worsening symptoms. However, while there is no cure for the condition, there are plenty of things you can do to relieve…
Around 10 million people across the UK are affected by osteoarthritis. This degenerative disease, which causes joint pain, stiffness and loss of function causes deterioration of the cartilage which covers the ends of the bones in healthy joints. What happens with osteoarthritis? As cartilage thins and roughens, the joint can no longer move smoothly and…
Arthritis is actually an umbrella term that covers a range of conditions affecting the joints. It is characterised by pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function which can interfere with everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs or standing up. The most common types of arthritis are: Osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage that cushions…
If you need orthopaedic surgery, the chances are you’re experiencing pain, stiffness and loss of mobility. You may have a long-term degenerative condition like osteoarthritis or maybe you have an overuse injury caused by making the same movement over and over again, perhaps due to your job or certain types of sport. By the time…
If you are due to have a Mako robotic arm-assisted joint replacement, it can be helpful to get yourself prepared prior to your surgery. This is a summary of what will happen in the weeks and days before your operation, along with some things that you can do to prepare at home. What will happen…
When you develop knee osteoarthritis, the cartilage in your knee joint starts to wear away and inflammatory chemicals accumulate inside the joint. The synovial membrane – the lining inside your knee joint – responds by making more synovial fluid. However, this fluid tends to be thinner and less effective than before and crystals can form…