With the promise of warmer, drier days to come, cycling enthusiasts like us are looking forward to getting out on the bike again. Cycling is great for our physical and mental health, but like any form of exercise, there is a risk of injury. In this blog we take a look at common cycling leg…
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…
A fracture of the pelvis or acetabulum (Hip socket) is a relatively rare injury, thankfully, but a high impact collision such as a car crash or cycling accident, can fracture the pelvic bones and/or hip socket, sometimes seriously. In older, frail patients or people with osteoporosis (which is weakening of the bones), even a minor…
The labrum is the ring of fibrocartilage or soft tissue that surrounds your hip socket (acetabulum). Its purpose is to help the ball part of your hip joint (the femoral head at the top of your femur) move smoothly within the deepened socket and to keep the hip joint stable and working effectively. If you…
A torn meniscus is one of the most common of all knee injuries, particularly among athletes although older people can also be susceptible. Your menisci are the two wedge-shaped sections of cartilage in between your thigh bone and your shin bone. They act as shock absorbers, helping to cushion the knee joint and keep it…
Exercise is good for us. It’s good for our mental and physical health. It helps to keep us fit and provides an outlet for us socially. But it also increases wear and tear on our joints and it raises our risk of injury. If you’re suffering from unresolved or long-term sporting injuries, here are some…
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…
