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A parent's guide to DDH in babies and young children
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a hip condition in which the ball and socket joint doesn't form properly in babies and young children. Orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Thomas Crompton explains what causes it and how it can be treated.
By Mr Thomas Crompton
02.11.20
Orthopaedic surgery
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.
By Mr Thomas Crompton
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Flat feet in 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.
By Mrs Anne Mitchener
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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 top neurosurgeon, Mr Anne Mitchener, what conditions this surgery treats, it's advantages and how patients should prepare for it.
By Mrs Anne Mitchener
17.03.20
Neurosurgery
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.
By Mrs Anne Mitchener
24.02.20
Neurosurgery
Most of us have experienced a sore neck at some point, whether we have been lifting weights at the gym, or from sitting with poor posture at our desks. We've asked one of our leading London neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener when neck pain becomes a sign of something more serious.
By Mrs Anne Mitchener
09.10.19
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Do you suffer from arm pain? Read more from our expert neurosurgeon Mrs Anne Mitchener on the possible causes of the condition that may leave you with pins and needles and weakness when moving.
By Mrs Anne Mitchener
26.07.19
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Slipped disc: how painful is it?
A slipped disc may cause symptoms such as pins and needles, numbness and weakness in the back or the legs. We've asked one of our top neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener to explain whether everyone feels pain or not when it happens and how it happens in the first place.
By Mr Luke Cascarini
03.01.19
Oral & maxillofacial surgery
Warning signs of impacted wisdom teeth
You might be worried that at some stage you'll have to have your wisdom teeth out, but did you know it's not always necessary? We asked expert oral surgeon Mr Luke Cascarini when it's important to have them removed, and how dentists and specialists identify which teeth need to be removed.
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Robotics: Changing the face of head and neck surgery
Oral cancer has been traditionally very difficult to treat - but could robotic assisted surgery provide the solution? We asked consultant oral and maxilofacial surgeon Mr Luke Cascarini, one of the few surgeons in London offering robotic surgery for head and neck cancer.
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