Medical articles from Mr Farid Ud-Din

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19/09/2025

Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon

Sports-related hip and knee injuries

Understanding how sports-related hip and knee injuries happen, how they are treated, and when to seek expert advice can help athletes and active individuals recover quickly and return safely to the activities they enjoy.

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20/06/2025

Mr Farid Ud-Din

Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon

Robotic-assisted hip replacement vs. traditional hip replacement

Many patients wonder how robotic-assisted surgery compares to traditional hip replacement surgery, particularly in terms of accuracy, safety and recovery.

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06/11/2024

Mr Farid Ud-Din

Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon

The best exercises to prevent a hip replacement

The hips are major joints in the pelvis that support weight and are used constantly for movement and sitting. When they are impaired, it can greatly reduce mobility and cause a lot of pain. Whilst issues in the hips can be addressed by hip replacement, this procedure can be avoided altogether, or at least delayed, through a regime of exercises and stretches to protect and strengthen the hips. In this article, a leading trauma and orthopaedic surgeon suggest some exercises you can try to protect your hips.

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02/09/2024

Mr Farid Ud-Din

Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon

The best exercises to assist in preventing a knee replacement

Preventing the need for a knee replacement often involves maintaining the strength, flexibility, and overall health of the knee joint. Exercise plays a crucial role in this process, helping to manage symptoms of osteoarthritis, reduce pain and improve joint function. Below leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Farid Ud-Din lists some of the best exercises that can help in preventing the progression of knee problems and potentially delaying or avoiding the need for a knee replacement.

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23/04/2024

Mr Farid Ud-Din

Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon

Optimising total hip replacement

Total hip replacement (THR) has revolutionised orthopaedic care, offering renewed freedom of movement to countless individuals. But what makes for the best THR? In his latest online article, Mr Farid Ud Din gives us his insights.

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08/04/2024

Mr Farid Ud-Din

Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon

Signs you might have a labral tear in your hip: A young adult hip problem

Hip pain affects roughly 40% of athletes and active adults and around 15% of all people over 60. Hip pain arises from various factors, yet a prevalent cause often involves a tear in the hip labrum. According to research, up to 55% of individuals who experience hip or groin pain have experienced a labral tear. Over time, certain chronic conditions or regular repetitive movements can cause tears in the hip labrum.