Por Professor Roger van Riet
20.04.21
Traumatología
Elbow arthroscopy FAQs answers from a specialist
Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique that is used by orthopaedic surgeons to look inside the joint. Mr Roger van Riet, a specialist in elbow surgery, provides you with answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning elbow arthroscopy.
Por Mr Thomas Hester
05.03.21
Traumatología
Swollen and bruised: is my ankle injury serious?
Would you know what to do if you have fallen over and landed awkwardly on your ankle? If your ankle is bruised, swollen and tender, it might be an ankle sprain or it could be broken. Thankfully, one of our expert consultant orthopaedic surgeons Mr Thomas Hester is here to explain what you should do immediately and how to tell if you have a serious ankle injury.
Por Professor Roger van Riet
02.03.21
Traumatología
Do fractured elbows always require surgery?
Professor Roger Van Riet explains the typical causes and symptoms and types of elbow fracture. He also clarifies when surgery is the best treatment for your elbow fracture.
Por Mr Raghbir Khakha
01.03.21
Traumatología
Knee osteotomy: what expect your knee realignment surgery
A knee osteotomy can help take pressure off an arthritic area of your knee and relieve joint pain, instead of having to undergo a total knee replacement. But what does the procedure involve and how does a surgeon relieve the pressure? Mr Raghbir Khakha, a top consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in London explains.
Por Professor Ali Noorani
26.02.21
Traumatología
Sports injuries of the shoulder or elbow: how long do they take to heal?
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ali Noorani shares with us the commonest sports injuries of the upper limb and elbow that he treats in his London clinic, including how long they might take to heal. Read more on tennis elbow, rotator cuff tears and shoulder dislocations here!
Por Mr Thomas Crompton
18.12.20
Traumatología
parent's guide DDH babies young children
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a hip condition in which the ball and socket joint of the hip doesn't form properly in babies and young children. Orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Thomas Crompton explains what causes it and how it can be treated.
Por Mr Thomas Crompton
02.11.20
Traumatología
Limb lengthening: precise nail surgery
Limb lengthening surgery can be carried out on children whose legs are different length or if their legs are unusually short. In this article, we spoke with Mr Thomas Crompton, a leading trauma and orthopaedic surgeon about limb lengthening, whether it's painful, how long the lengthening process takes and how results are achieved.
Por Mr Thomas Crompton
21.09.20
Traumatología infantil
Flat feet kids does my child need treatment
Flat feet in very young children is natural, however, the majority grow out of it by the time they reach the age of five. If they don't, it may be the case that they need some form of treatment. Mr Thomas Crompton, a leading consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, looks at why some children never develop arches, the problems it can cause and what can be done about it.
Por Mrs Anne Mitchener
21.08.20
Cirugía general
Minimally invasive spine surgery: advantages and preparation
If you're experiencing back issues you may have considered minimally invasive spine surgery as a solution. We found out from a top neurosurgeon, Mr Anne Mitchener, to find out about the main conditions this surgery treats.
Por Mrs Anne Mitchener
17.03.20
Neurocirugía
Sciatica vs. back pain: how do they differ?
Sciatica pain radiates along the sciatica nerve, which goes from your lower back through the buttocks and down through the leg, distinctively, on one side, whereas back pain usually occurs from muscle strain. We've asked one of our expert neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener to explain the difference between both conditions and if there is a test that you can make at home to determine which one you have.
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