Medical articles from Mr Peter Craig

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04/08/2023

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

Hip replacement: your options explained

Hip replacement is one of the most common surgeries performed in the UK each year, but why are they so common? We speak to leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Peter Craig who discusses why the surgery is performed and the various types of hip replacements available.

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18/04/2023

Mr Peter Craig

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

An expert overview of knee osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis that affects the knee. With osteoarthritis, the natural turnover of the cartilage becomes disrupted. Esteemed consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr Peter Craig explains the condition.

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20/02/2023

Mr Peter Craig

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

Revision knee replacement: when is it necessary?

After undergoing total knee replacement, the vast majority of people are happy with the outcome and do not require more surgery. However, there are several particular circumstances when knee replacements may need to be redone.

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06/08/2019

Mr Peter Craig

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

How to treat a sports-related ankle sprain

Sports-related ankle injuries are very common. But would do you know what to do as soon as it happens? We've asked expert orthopaedic surgeon Mr Peter Craig to explain how to manage a lateral ligament ankle injury.

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26/09/2018

Mr Peter Craig

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon

What’s the best way to treat osteoarthritis in the hip?

Each year over 70,000 people in the UK get a hip replacement – that’s just under 200 a day. One of the main reasons is to relieve pain in the hip due to arthritis. But what exactly is arthritis, why does it cause hip pain, and are there alternatives to having surgery? We asked Mr Nick de Roeck, a leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in Hertfordshire.