Medical articles of The Lister Hospital - part of HCA Healthcare

Man doing physical therapy exercises for his arms and shoulders

By Professor Mohamed Imam
02.05.23
Orthopaedic surgery

Optimising Rehabilitation After Arm Surgery: Tips for a Quick Recovery (Part 2)

Although arm surgery can significantly impact a patient’s daily life, quick and effective rehabilitation can help minimise this effect. Following on from the first part, Professor Mohamed Imam offers an expert insight into how to overcome the common challenges faced during rehabilitation and how the use of wearable devices can support the recovery process, in this conclusion of a two-part series of articles on rehabilitation after arm surgery.

By Professor Mohamed Imam
02.05.23
Orthopaedic surgery

Optimising Rehabilitation After Arm Surgery: Tips for a Quick Recovery (Part 1)

Although arm surgery can significantly impact a patient’s daily life, quick and effective rehabilitation can help minimise this effect. In the first of a two-part series of articles on rehabilitation after arm surgery, Professor Imam provides a comprehensive insight into what are the most effective ways to optimise rehabilitation after arm surgery and how setting realistic goals can help during the recovery process.

Virtual reality for shoulder surgery: what you should know

By Professor Mohamed Imam
17.04.23
Orthopaedic surgery

Virtual reality for shoulder surgery: what you should know

In this article, highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Mohamed Imam, discusses at length the various benefits associated with performing shoulder surgery with the aid of robotics and virtual reality.

By Mr Rahul Nath
27.03.23
Obstetrics & gynaecology

How is vulval cancer treated?

Here, revered gynaecologist, Mr Rahul Nath, is on hand to provide us with a comprehensive analysis of vulval cancer, including the symptoms, diagnostic process, and treatment.

By Mr Rahul Nath
24.03.23
Obstetrics & gynaecology

A one-stop guide to understanding ovarian cancer

Revered consultant gynaecologist Mr Rahul Nath gives an expert guide to ovarian cancer in this informative article.

By Mr Rahul Nath
01.03.23
Obstetrics & gynaecology

How is vaginal cancer treated?

Around 250 people in the UK are diagnosed with vaginal cancer each year, most of them being older women. Here, Mr Rahul Nath, one of London’s leading experts in gynaecology, provides an expert insight into vaginal cancer, including risk factors, diagnosis and treatment.

Woman-laying-on-a-hospital-bed-holding-her-leg

By Mr Benjamin Lindsey
27.02.23
Surgery

Varicose veins: Why do they appear and how are they treated?

Varicose veins are a common condition, especially amongst women, that can cause pain, discomfort and swelling in one’s legs. Here, Mr Benjamin Lindsey, renowned consultant general general, vascular and renal transplant surgeon, provides an expert insight into varicose veins, including causes and treatment.

What are the most common menstrual disorders in women?

By Dr Sharmistha Guha
27.02.23
Obstetrics & gynaecology

What are the most common menstrual disorders in women?

In this article below, we speak to highly regarded, skilled, and trusted consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, Dr Sharmistha Guha, about menstrual disorders in women, including what the most common disorders are.

By Dr Amit Patel
22.02.23
Pulmonology & respiratory medicine

Ask a respiratory physician: What are the effects of long COVID?

Most people who have COVID-19 will make a full recovery within three months of contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Other people’s symptoms, however, will persist beyond that and could be termed long COVID. Here, Dr Amit Patel, leading Consultant Respiratory physician, provides an expert insight into long COVID, including symptoms, impact and treatment.