Medical articles from Mr Stephen Veitch

A knee replacement removes damaged bone and cartilage and replaces them with a metal and polyethylene prosthesis to restore functionality in the knee. In this article, Mr Stephen Veitch, a consultant ...

Hip replacement surgery is a corrective procedure to restore flexibility, functionality, and movement to the hips, located at the joint where the leg meets the pelvis. The thigh bone called the femur,...

Mr Stephen Veitch discusses the various surgical approaches for hip replacement, explaining the advantages and disadvantages of each approach

Leading consultant orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon Mr Stephen Veitch answers your questions about hip replacement, explaining when it may be necessary, how the surgery is performed and its associated...

Knee arthritis is a condition that occurs when the cartilage in the knee joint wears down, causing inflammation of the joint. Here to provide an expert insight into knee arthritis, including symptoms,...

When a knee replacement is the only option, it's good to know that relief is more than likely it’s on its way - but it also may be nerve-wracking regarding to going through the operation. Here to disc...