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By Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester
18.05.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

Achilles Rupture - Causes, symptoms and treatment

Achille’s ruptures are extremely painful and debilitating. Mr Jordi Sanchez-Ballester gives us the low down on the causes, warning signs and treatment.

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By Professor Christian Mehl
18.05.21
Orthodontist

Extracting and replacing molars: this is how the treatment works

Usually tooth removal is a fairly straightforward process, but there are some risks involved. We got in contact with the highly experienced specialist in prosthodontics, Professor Christian Mehl, to find out what the risks are. In this article, we also discuss when a molar would definitely need to be extracted, how the molar is removed and if the procedure is painful.

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By Professor Brian Davidson
18.05.21
Hepatologist

Acute cholecystitis: what happens when your gallbladder becomes blocked

In some cases, gallstones can block the gallbladder, causing acute cholecystitis. Professor Brian Davidson explains the debate over when to treat acute cholecystitis surgically.

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By Mr Ash Gulati
18.05.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

Do I need a partial or total knee replacement?

Knee osteoarthtritis can be so severe that often non-surgical treatments will be not be effective. Partial or total knee replacement may be the best solution. We spoke with Mr Ash Gulati, a highly experienced hip and knee surgeon, to discuss how to determine what procedure should go ahead, we found out what the success rates of partial and total knee replacement are and found out some statistics.

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By Miss Kimia Ziahosseini
17.05.21
Ophthalmologist

What to expect from orbital decompression surgery and recovery

Orbital decompression can be vital for patients with severe thyroid eye disease (TED) symptoms. Miss Kimia Ziahosseini, a specialist in TED and its treatment, talks you through the procedure and recovery.

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By Mr Arjuna Imbuldeniya
17.05.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

Hip-related knee pain: possible causes explained

Knee pain is sometimes caused by an issue with the hip. Mr Arjuna Imbuldeniya explains the possible causes in young and older adults, as well as the symptoms that could suggest the cause.

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By Dr Moira Wong
14.05.21
Orthodontist

Common questions about braces and orthodontics

Are you considering braces? We got in contact with Dr Moira Wong, a highly regarded orthodontist and founder of the Moira Wong Orthodontics clinic in Kensington (London) to discuss what the benefits of braces are. We found out what age is best to have braces, whether they can resolve an asymmetric jaw, whether they're painful and how your diet should be adjusted whilst wearing them. Find out the answers to your FAQs in this article.

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By Mr Barry Rose
13.05.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

How to prevent heel pain (plantar fasciitis)

Plantar fasciitis could be the cause of your long-term heel pain, foot and ankle specialist, Mr Barry Rose provides a detailed guide on how to prevent it.

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By Mr Hersh Deo
11.05.21
Orthopaedic surgeon

A guide to meniscal tears and their surgical treatment

A meniscal tear is a very common knee injury. Mr Hersh Deo MSc. FRCS (Tr&Orth), provides a detailed guide to this condition, how it occurs and treatment.

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By Dr Elena Nikiphorou
11.05.21
Rheumatologist

Does a healthy lifestyle assist in reducing rheumatoid arthritis symptoms?

Rheumatoid arthritis is a debilitating condition. Dr Elena Nikiphorou considers the links between obesity and rheumatoid arthritis adverse outcomes.

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