By Mr Mark Dunbar
18.11.20
Orthopaedic surgery
Is robotic-assisted knee replacement better than conventional surgery?
Robotic-assisted knee replacements allow for a more accurate mechanical alignment and implant position. But what other advantages does this type of surgery have over conventional surgery? Mr Mark Dunbar dives deeper into robotic-assisted technology and how it can improve surgical outcomes.
By Mr Mark Dunbar
09.10.20
Orthopaedic surgery
What are the most common knee injuries in sports?
One of our top orthopaedic surgeons from Birmingham, Mr Mark Dunbar talks about the most common sports injuries and explains which sports are most likely to cause injury.
By Mr Tarek El Gamal
25.09.20
Orthopaedic surgery
Post-op instructions: when can I walk after ankle arthroscopy?
Learn from Mr Tarek El Gamal, an expert in ankle arthroscopy, about what to expect post-op, including when you can walk, get back to work and return to sports.
By Mr Thomas Ressiniotis
21.09.20
Ophthalmology
The LiGHT Trial: eye drops vs. SLT for glaucoma
If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma, you may be weighing up whether you should have selective laser trabeculoplasty in the early stages of the condition as opposed to using prescription eye drops. We spoke to one of our leading ophthalmologists Mr Thomas Ressinoitis about a The LiGHT Trial, which was published in The Lancet Journal with the results that showed whether SLT is a better first-line treatment option compared to eye drops.
By Mr Haider Syed
14.09.20
Urology
Lithotripsy (shock wave therapy) for kidney and ureteral stones
An in-depth guide on what to expect from your lithotripsy (shock wave therapy) procedure for kidney and ureteral stones, by Mr Haider Syed, a specialist in the procedure.
By Mr Rajeev Peravali
10.09.20
Colorectal surgery
How serious is a rectal prolapse and how can it be treated?
Rectal prolapse can have a great impact on your quality of life. Learn from Mr Rajeev Peravali about its causes, if it can ever go away on its own and how a rectal prolapse can be treated to restore your quality of life.
By Mr Haider Syed
07.09.20
Urology
Kidney stones: what to expect during diagnosis and treatment
If you're experiencing mild or severe symptoms of kidney stones, you'll need to undergo diagnostic tests and if stones are found, potentially non-surgical or surgical treatment. Learn from a kidney stone expert, Mr Haider Syed, about what to expect for small and large kidney stones.
By Mr Haider Syed
31.08.20
Urology
Kidney stones: what are they and what are the symptoms?
Kidney stones can provoke severe pain or may be harmless. Learn how kidney stones form, how common they are and what symptoms signify that you should seek medical help.
By Mr Panos Makrides
14.07.20
Orthopaedic surgery
Hip replacement surgery: what to expect, cost and success rate
Mr Panos Makrides, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Birmingham, is the only specialist and hip replacement surgeon in the West Midlands who offers the Direct Superior Approach Surgery. We found out the price, success rate, advantages, aftercare and everything there is to know about this type of hip replacement surgery from Mr Makrides. In this article we found out how it compares with traditional methods of treatment.
By Mr Tarek El Gamal
20.05.20
Orthopaedic surgery
How is orthopaedic surgery being affected by COVID-19?
Accidents happen. And sometimes, these accidents need emergency care which could mean going into surgery. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be worrying no knowing how this crisis is affecting trauma-related hospital treatments and what your next steps are if you've hurt yourself. Mr Tarek El Gamal, an expert orthopaedic surgeon, explains more.
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