If you’ve missed any of our recent posts, here’s a round-up of what’s been going on over the last 12 month with links to the full news item if you’d like to read more. Articles like these are a great starting point if you’d like to know more about a particular condition, diagnosis or treatment,…
Jumper’s knee is a painful condition caused by overusing your knee joint. It is often sports-related and may be due to frequent jumping on hard surfaces. The contraction of your leg muscles combined with the force of hitting the ground can result in inflammation of the tendon and may cause jumper’s knee.
If you are suffering from knee osteoarthritis you may be experiencing a range of symptoms which could vary in severity but are likely to worsen as the condition develops.
Trigger finger – also known as stenosing tenosynovitis – is a painful condition that causes the flexor tendon in the finger to lock, causing the finger to become stuck in a bent position. You may be able to straighten it by flexing the finger or pulling on it. The condition may vary in severity and…
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,…
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…
