If you are scheduled to undergo shoulder or elbow surgery, one of the things we recommend is to find out as much as you can about the procedure you’re having so you feel well-informed, which can help to alleviate anxiety and avoid stress. You may be wondering what type of anaesthetic you will be given…
If you are due to undergo orthopaedic surgery on your shoulder or elbow, your surgeon may suggest an arthroscopic procedure. But what is arthroscopy and how will you benefit as a patient? Here are some of the things you need to know…
This is the time of year when many of us would normally be heading off to enjoy our two weeks of Winter sunshine on the ski slopes. Unfortunately, the impact of Covid means that skiing is off the agenda this year for most of us but as we begin our slow return to normality hopefully…
If you suffer from arthritis, you may experience an increase in the severity of your symptoms during the winter. Although experts aren’t completely sure why, it’s certainly true that colder weather leads to an increase in joint pain and stiffness for many people. It is believed that barometric pressure may play a role – the…
As orthopaedic surgeons we encourage our patients to take an active role in managing and treating their condition.
