Medical articles from Mr Andrew Edwards

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26/02/2025

Consultant orthopaedic and traumatology surgeon

Joint injections and nSTRIDE therapy: Their effectiveness in arthritis relief

Arthritis can cause significant joint pain and stiffness, affecting mobility and quality of life. Joint injections offer a minimally invasive treatment option to relieve pain and improve function. Among these, nSTRIDE autologous protein solution (APS) therapy is a promising biological treatment designed to target joint inflammation and slow arthritis progression.

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11/10/2024

Mr Andrew Edwards

Consultant orthopaedic and traumatology surgeon

Torn meniscus cartilage repair: all you kneed to know

The knees each have a piece of cartilage that acts as padding and shock absorption between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (the shin bone). When we run, jump, and dance, the meniscus protects us from the impact of hitting the ground. The meniscus can be damaged due to arthritis, traumatised due to an injury like twisting your knee, or may tear even during a ubiquitous movement like standing up.

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04/10/2024

Mr Andrew Edwards

Consultant orthopaedic and traumatology surgeon

A thorough guide to knee joint replacement

Knee joint replacement surgery is a common and effective solution for individuals suffering from chronic knee pain or loss of function due to conditions like osteoarthritis. When conservative treatments fail to provide relief, this surgery can offer significant improvement in mobility and quality of life. For patients considering knee replacement, it is important to understand what the procedure involves, who may benefit, and what to expect during recovery. Revered consultant orthopaedic and traumatology surgeon Mr Andrew Edwards provides a thorough guide to the surgery.

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09/11/2021

Mr Andrew Edwards

Consultant orthopaedic and traumatology surgeon

Taking care in the Olympics: rugby and sporting knee injuries II

Following his first article describing the types of knee injuries that may occur in rugby 7s and other high-impact professional sports, consultant orthopaedic and traumatology surgeon Mr Andrew Edwards continues in this next part to tell us the course of treatment for knee injuries that happen in sports.

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20/09/2021

Mr Andrew Edwards

Consultant orthopaedic and traumatology surgeon

Taking care in the Olympics: rugby and sporting knee injuries

Rugby 7s is a new sport to the Olympics. The athletes will have prepared for months and years to partake in the Olympics. They should be at their peak physical condition. Yet despite this preparation, injuries still happen. Knee injuries are amongst the more common ones seen, and consultant orthopaedic and traumatology surgeon Mr Andrew Edwards has provided thorough explanations in this part I article.