The knee is the largest joint in the body and injuries are common, particularly as we age or if we play certain types of sport. Traumatic accidents are another common cause of knee injuries. Treatment options depend on the type and severity of the injury, along with other factors such as your age, lifestyle and…
As the Six Nations Rugby gets underway, our focus for this blog is on the diagnosis and treatment of injuries that we see commonly among Rugby players – and also whether anything can be done to prevent injuries from occurring in the first place. How common are injuries in rugby? University of Bath study: A…
In many of the articles where we talk about orthopaedic injuries, you’ll hear us recommending RICE. But, what does it stand for, how does it help and what do you need to do? This is our simple at-a-glance guide to using RICE.
It’s easy to see why cycling is one of the most popular forms of exercise. There’s nothing quite like heading off on your bike with the wind in your hair and an ever-changing vista ahead of you. As well as being good for your mental health, cycling is a great form of exercise that can…
Although the curve of the Covid 19 pandemic is flattening, pressure on the NHS is likely to continue for some time to come. As orthopaedic surgeons we are urging people to consider how they could avoid sustaining trauma-related injuries (fractures, strains, sprains and ruptures) during this time, both for their own benefit and that of…
Government guidelines to safeguard the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic means that many of us are spending far more time at home. The internet is full of online fitness classes and exercise videos and people are finding creative ways to keep their body and minds healthy while in lockdown.
January is a busy time for orthopaedic surgeons. Not only is there a higher risk of injury at this time of year due to icy weather conditions, but there is also the “New Year Resolutions factor”, which sees many people redoubling their efforts to get fit after the indulgences of the Festive season. Unfortunately, this…
The pelvis is a circular bony structure that protects a number of important internal organs including the bowel, bladder, reproductive organs and the major blood vessels and nerves that supply the legs.
Once people have got their joint replacement surgery out of the way, there is a tendency to breathe a sigh of relief and think “that’s that”.
Whether you’re jetting off somewhere exotic, or you’re taking a “staycation” here in the UK, one of the things you don’t want to be bringing back from holiday with you is a strain, fracture or other injury.