Medical articles from Mr Ben Spiegelberg

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10/01/2025

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Robotic hip replacement: An innovative advancement in orthopaedic surgery

Robotic hip replacement is an innovative advancement in orthopaedic surgery that enhances the precision and accuracy of hip replacement procedures. While it uses the same conventional implants as traditional hip replacement surgeries, the incorporation of robotic technology offers significant improvements in surgical outcomes. In his latest online article, Mr Ben Spiegelberg delves into how robotic hip replacement works, its advantages, and the differences between robotic and conventional hip replacement surgeries.

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24/06/2024

Mr Ben Spiegelberg

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Unicompartmental knee replacement: Suitable candidate, benefits, risks and more

The medial unicompartmental knee replacement, or partial knee replacement, is a surgical solution for isolated medial unicompartmental osteoarthritis, and while it has various benefits there is specific criteria patients need to meet before the procedure goes ahead. Here to address this, and other frequently-asked questions about this procedure – particularly how it compares to total knee replacement - is leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ben Spiegelberg.

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15/01/2024

Mr Ben Spiegelberg

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Understanding patellar tendonopathy: Insights and solutions

In his latest online article, Mr Ben Spiegelberg gives us his insights into patellar tendonopathy. Patellar tendonopathy is a prevalent knee condition that impacts the patellar tendon, linking the patella to the tibia. This crucial tendon is an integral part of the extensor mechanism responsible for straightening the knee during activities like walking, running, and jumping. The primary culprit behind this condition is often repetitive jumping, leading to minuscule tears within the tendon that fail to heal, transforming into a chronic injury.

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16/11/2023

Mr Ben Spiegelberg

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Robotic knee replacement: an examination of benefits and risks

Robotic technology is increasingly used for knee replacement surgery and is favoured over traditional surgery among some surgeons. Leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ben Spiegelberg explains more about the benefits, as well as the risks of the surgery.

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10/10/2023

Mr Ben Spiegelberg

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Knee arthritis: how can it be managed?

Osteoarthritis is a prevalent condition which affects over 10 million individuals in the United Kingdom. This condition encompasses a degenerative process wherein the joint surfaces deteriorate, leading to the exposure of underlying bone. Here to answer your questions about the condition is leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ben Spiegelberg.

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23/08/2023

Mr Ben Spiegelberg

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Advancing precision: Exploring robotic knee replacement surgery

In his latest online article, Mr Ben Spiegelberg gives us his insight into robotic knee replacement surgery. He talks about the indications, how it differs from the traditional surgery, the advantages and disadvantages, how can preoperative planning help with precision and accuracy, how its evolved over time, the latest advancements and the risks and complications.

Mr Ben Spiegelberg

Orthopaedic Surgeon

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