Medical articles from Mr Alex Chipperfield

Runner’s knee is a general term that can be applied to several different injuries in relation to overuse of the knee, resulting in pain around the kneecap. Orthopaedic surgeon Mr Alex Chipperfield tel...

Jumper’s knee, also known as patellar tendonitis, is a type of knee injury that tends to develop over time. It gets progressively worse without treatment and could spell the end of an athlete’s profes...

You may not often consider the importance of the hip. This joint supports our weight as we move, allowing us to walk or run. Hip fractures are not uncommon, nor should they be sniffed at. They can be ...