Repetitive movements of the arm or wrist can cause overuse injuries which may become painful and debilitating. Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow are similar but they cause pain in a different part of the elbow. You don’t have to play tennis or golf to develop these conditions – both of which are a form of…
Osteoarthritis is a painful degenerative condition caused by a loss of cartilage, which is a type of slippery, protective tissue that cushions the ends of the bones and enables the joints to move smoothly. It is extremely common and can affect different joints in the body, including the knees, hips, spine and hands. According to…
The last 18 months have been like no other. The enforced inactivity of lockdown has resulted in many different challenges for us physically, mentally and socially. In this blog we will consider, as we slowly return to normality, how you can get back to sporting activity safely and avoid becoming injured as you build up…
Lockdown pressed the pause button on all of our lives and if you have been waiting for medical treatment this is likely to have been a major challenge. People with musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, gout or osteomyelitis may have seen a worsening of their symptoms. If you were unfortunate enough to sustain a sprain,…
To mark Stress Awareness Month, we’re looking at a common condition – frozen shoulder – and asking whether it can be caused by stress.
As more and more of the UK population receive their Covid-19 vaccinations and routine healthcare treatments resume, many people are wondering whether it is advisable to delay certain procedures or delay having the vaccine to ensure the best possible outcomes for their health. The British Orthopaedic Association has put together some helpful guidance for patients…
Injections of corticosteroids into damaged tissues or painful joints can provide effective relief from pain and inflammation. Ultrasound helps to improve efficacy of these injections by ensuring that the steroids are delivered to exactly the right place. At W27 we offer ultrasound guided injections for a range of different and painful conditions. Here we focus…
Steroid injections are used to ease pain and reduce swelling in painful joints affected by osteoarthritis as well as treating soft tissue inflammation such as tendonitis. The steroid is normally combined with local anaesthetic to achieve the best results. In the past, the doctor relied on their own skill and judgment to position the injection…
