We live in a fast-paced world. We want results and we want them quickly. So it’s tempting, when you’re beginning any kind of exercise routine, to go too far and too fast. However, each year orthopaedic surgeons treat injuries that are the result of people who have failed to build up their fitness routines gradually.…
Arthritis is a painful condition that can affect any joint in your body. We commonly treat pelvic, hip, knee and ankle arthritis. There are different types of arthritis but the most common is osteoarthritis which affects millions of people around the world. It is a degenerative condition that develops when cartilage begins to deteriorate. Cartilage…
Over the next few months life should slowly begin to get back to normal as the UK emerges from lockdown. There are many reasons to feel optimistic but, if you have been waiting for orthopaedic treatment during the pandemic, being able to get back on track with your treatment is probably paramount. We are aware…
Arthritis affects 10 million people in the UK. It is the greatest single cause of pain and disability in this country. To mark National Arthritis Month, we are asking people if they understand the symptoms to look out for, as getting an early diagnosis can make a big difference to quality of life as the…
If you have knee osteoarthritis, a simple but important consideration is, are you getting enough Vitamin D?
One of the outcomes of the Covid-19 pandemic is that we have become increasingly focused on health and, in particular, the measures we can take to avoid becoming seriously ill with the virus. Alongside the Government’s advice to wash our hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds using soap and water and to maintain social…
The pain of osteoarthritis can be debilitating. But a new study has found that some simple lifestyle and dietary changes can make a significant difference to your pain levels and your consequent quality of life. Osteoarthritis is a condition that mostly affects the knees, hips, feet and hands. It is caused by deterioration of the joint…
If you are unlucky enough to live with chronic (persistent, ongoing) pain, why not make 2018 the year you resolve to do something about it?
