Medical articles of Leg pain

07/10/2025
Mr Anoop Anugraha
Orthopaedic Surgeon
When to see a specialist for foot or knee pain: from bunions to arthritis
Foot and knee pain are common complaints that affect people of all ages. While some discomfort may be temporary and manageable at home, persistent or severe pain can be a sign of an underlying condition that needs specialist attention. In this article, a consultant orthopaedic advises on when to seek help for foot or knee pain to prevent long-term damage and restore quality of life.
14/11/2024
Mr Prokopios Annis
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction and its role in lower back pain
If you have been struggling with pain in your lower back or upper thighs, this may be indicative of sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJD) – however, it is a condition that is often misdiagnosed. The two sacroiliac joints connect the spine to the pelvis, and dysfunction or inflammation can occur in one or both joints. In this guide, Mr Prokopios Annis, an experienced spinal surgeon, clearly explains what SIJD is so that patients can understand this condition and how to manage the symptoms.
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22/11/2023
Mr Patrick Lintott
Vascular Surgeon
Peripheral vascular disease treatment: Everything you need to know
Getting peripheral vascular disease (PVD), or peripheral arterial disease, treated can be a step towards a better quality of life. However, what's involved? Leading vascular surgeon Mr Patrick Lintott details everything you need to know about the treatment of PVD in this informative article.
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26/06/2023
Mr Maziar Mireskandari
Vascular Surgeon
Leg swelling: symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
In this article, Mr Maziar Mireskandari, a highly experienced consultant vascular surgeon, explains what leg swelling is, outlines the associated symptoms, and describes the diagnostic process.
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18/11/2021
Mr Shahid Punwar
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Leg pain: causes, symptoms and when to see a specialist
Leg pain is something that we have all experienced in some shape or form in our lives, but do we actually know what causes it or when we should see a specialist about the pain? In our latest article, revered London-based orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Shahid Punwar, advises us in relation to when we should seek medical attention with regards to leg pain and explains the main causes.
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20/07/2018
Mr Sanj Bassi
Neurosurgeon
When should I see a doctor about sciatica?
Sciatica is extremely common. Most people have a 80 to 90 per cent chance of having back pain in their life time. Of these patients 1 to 3 per cent go on to have sciatica. So what is it, how serious is the condition, and how can it be treated? We interviewed leading neurosurgeon Mr Sanj Bassi for the answers.
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