Orthopaedics Blogs

Discover the essential do's and don'ts to optimise your recovery after rotator cuff surgery. Follow expert advice for a smooth healing process and avoid common pitfalls for a successful rehabilitation journey.

Not sure what to expect with MIS bunion surgery recovery? Find out more here, including recovery tips, definitions and a guide to what you can do following surgery.

With the winter sports season upon us, many will be heading to the slopes or ice-skating rinks to embrace these exhilarating exercises. In this article, we explore the most common winter sports injuries and what to do when accidents happen. 

Find out which activities increase your risk of sustaining a rotator cuff injury and learn more about the steps you can take to prevent injuries.

Read here on the different hip replacement surgeries including the total hip replacement, partial hip replacement and more. 

Find out what to expect after a hip replacement surgery including the recovery process, day- to day activities and tips on how to exercise. 

A guide to what you can expect after carpal tunnel surgery, including the expected recovery time and when you can resume daily activities.

Here are some sports and workouts to try, and well as some to avoid if you’re looking for different ways to exercise to reduce joint pain

What causes numbness in fingers? Read on to find out why your fingers may be numb, and how to treat it.

Spinal fusion surgery can be an option to treat back pain and spinal injuries, but when might you be offered it, and how does it work?

Consultant Podiatric Surgeon Mr Antony Wilkinson discusses the most common podiatric conditions and treatments.

Whether you have everyday hip pain or you’re recovering from hip replacement surgery, it’s important to look after yourself while on your travels. With that in mind, here are some top tips for minimising hip pain on holiday. 

Football provides enjoyable exercise, however, as there is such a great football following, it also leads all other sports in the number of injuries sustained. Find out more from Ramsay Health Care UK.

Mallet toe is a deformity of the end toe joint that causes the toe to appear curled – let’s take a look at why this happens and how it can be corrected. 

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and affects millions of people all over the world. It’s a condition that causes stiff and painful joints, from mild discomfort to debilitating pain that can impact everyday life.

Understanding what exactly a frozen shoulder is, the potential causes and how it should be treated. 

Lower back pain is one of the most common causes for a visit to the doctor, and whilst it is not always caused by anything serious and tends to subside over time, there are cases in which it can develop into something more long-lasting.

11 things you need to know about knee surgery including, what causes knee pain and when should you consider knee surgery.

A hip replacement may be necessary if you suffer from hip pain. Find out more about what is involved, the benefits and alternatives to find out if surgery is the best option for you.

Mr Stephen Tai, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon lists 5 reasons why it may be time to consider knee replacement surgery.

Physiotherapy strengthens muscles and improves function, it is considered one of the most effective treatments for back muscle pain as well as reducing the risk of recurrence.

While there’s no cure, there are treatment options to help alleviate the symptoms of Dupuytren’s disease and help get the hand working normally again. 

If your back pain can no longer be managed by the usual methods including stretching, you may finally opt for spinal surgery.

Cycling and running are two popular methods of exercise that provides a number of health benefits – but which is better? 

Many shoulder injuries are recurrent including shoulder dislocations. Once you've had a dislocated shoulder, your joint may become unstable. Find out more here

Find out here on what causes hammer toes, problems associated and how to treat them.

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by various factors but there are steps you can take to help reduce your risk of developing this condition.

We explore what causes claw toes, the symptoms you need to look out for, and the treatment options available to help you manage the condition.

Sciatica – otherwise known as Sciatic Nerve Pain – is a common condition that affects many individuals. It is caused by the compression and/or irritation of the sciatic nerve in the body, resulting in pain that radiates from the lower back to your feet.

Learn more about how to spot the signs of a rotator cuff injury and see what treatment options are available. 

Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body with an extensive range of motion, which can cause it to be susceptible to pain. If the pain doesn’t go away, it can cause significant problems in your everyday life. 

The causes of upper and middle back pain and methods you can use to relieve it, involving stretches and exercise.

The causes of right side back pain and methods you can use to relieve it and tips to relieve the pain.

Many patients claim that changes in the weather does have an effect on their joint pain and that they can feel a change in their pain before rain or cold weather occurs. 

Find out the signs indicating that you may need a hip replacement including the causes of hip pain and what the hip replacement surgery involves.

Around 70,000 knee joint replacements are carried out in the UK each year. But how do you know if you may require a new knee joint?

Feet are the most frequently injured body part for runners. Read here on the three ways to to protect your feet

Find out some general tips to help maximise your recovery after a shoulder surgery including how to deal with shoulder pain and supporting your rotator cuff. 

In order to optimise your recovery after a partial knee replacement, read here some suggestions to consider including what to expect pre-op, post-op and resuming your normal life.

Consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Michael McNicholas discusses ski knee injuries (ACL and MCL) and their treatments.

Insightful post about degenerative disease of the spine and spinal surgeries as a back pain treatment by neurosurgeon Mr Raghu Vindlacheruvu.

Having knee arthritis can be challenging that’s why keeping your knees healthy is vital to keeping you moving throughout your lifetime. Here are tips to help manage knee arthritis.

Find out more on living with a ganglion cysts, including what it involves, the diagnosis and treatments required.

Learn about how to live with a bunion including the causes and the treatments available such as a bunion surgery and non-surgical bunion treatments.

Find out what happens after a knee replacement surgery including the recovery after the knee surgery and a number of tips to help you throughout.

Here are five main types of knee support available alongside what they’re best at, when it should be used, and some extra information to ensure you can choose the best knee support for you.

Running and jogging are great ways to keep fit, but make sure you’re keeping the risk of knee injury and long-term joint problems to a minimum with these simple exercises and tips. 

After a full morning sat down at a desk, or a long stint on the sofa, standing up can come with a range of aches, crack and creaks: one specific area that can be particularly is affected is the hip.

Running without damaging your knees is about ensuring that your knees are well supported, and that the rest of your body is working properly. Here are some tips on how to run without damaging your knees.

If you want to resume driving, what are the things you should look out for after hip surgery? Here are some tips on driving after a hip replacement.

A guide to help reassure you around some of the main areas of concern around knee replacement recovery, as well as tips for after your knee surgery. 

Learn about shoulder surgery including the ideal treatment for rotator cuff tears, the importance of a shoulder surgery and tips on your recovery process.

Keeping your knees healthy is important to keeping you moving throughout your lifetime. They keep working through all the walking, sitting and standing you do, but wear and tear can happen naturally over time.

We explore what you need to do to prepare for bunion surgery, the support you may need and how to make your recovery as quick as possible 

Whether you’re sat a desk all day, love exercising in the gym, or work somewhere that involves heavy lifting, we’ve got some simple everyday tips so help protect against back pain.

Discover the best ways to manage bunions to reduce pain and inflammation and help you get back to doing the things you love.

If you are suffering with knee pain, here are some exercises that you can do at home or during the day to help maintain mobility and reduce pain, if possible

Learn more about dealing with foot and ankle pain including home remedies for sprained ankle and ankle pain, surgical treatment and the sources of pain.

Here are a few tips to help you get fit and active following your hip replacement surgery, so you make sure that you benefit as much as possible from your new hip.

Read around golfers with elbow pain including elbow joint pain, the treatments needed, and the symptoms and causes.

We discuss the common causes of hand pain including injuries such as wrist injury and how to find relief.

A common injury for sports players is a damaged or torn ACL – the anterior cruciate ligament. This fibrous band of tissue is found between your thigh and shin bone, joining them together at the knee joint. 

Here are some of the most notorious sports for increasing the risk of knee damage, and how best to minimise the risk.

It’s easy to fear the worst when you get back pain. There can be all sorts of reasons, from strained muscles to trapped nerves, but sometimes it could be a slipped disc.

Successful ACL reconstruction surgery allows you to return to your normal everyday activities and hobbies, but it can take 6 months or more to fully recover, find out more about the recovery process.

There are lots of reasons you might experience wrist pain, whether from muscle strain, poor posture, arthritis, and many other potential causes. 

Here are some everyday exercises that don’t put undue strain on joints, and which can actually help reduce joint problems.

Here are some ideas for how you can exercise with a bad hip. The first two entries in this blog feature exercises that will help with your hip problems while the remaining three are focused on keeping you fit without making those problems worse.

Back strain can be caused from lifting and carrying a baby or toddler on a daily basis. Find out tips on how to manage back pain from holding a baby. 

Walking is an excellent exercise. Not only it improves your bone health, but it also increases your muscle strength. Read more to find out how walking can strengthen your bones. 

Tennis is a fun game but like any sport, whether you’re a regular player or new to the game, you can find yourself suffering from an injury and wonder what to do about it. Read here for some of the common associated injuries with tennis and what to do about them. 

Mr Muralidhar Bhat, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Ashtead Hospital discusses Dupytrens disease, causes, symptoms and treatment available.

Retired professional footballers are two to three times more likely to develop knee pain, knee osteoarthritis and need knee replacement surgery. Read on to find out more about how knee problems can become a risk to retired footballers. 

Most people experience back or neck pain at some point during their lives. It is the most common cause of job-related disability and missed work days.

Your knees are one of the most vulnerable joints in your body, as they support the weight of your body. Read more to get ten top tips on alleviating knee pain and caring for your knees. 

We look at the causes, symptoms and treatment available for trigger finger.

Most of you will have heard of frozen shoulder; many of you will know someone who has had it and some of you will have had it yourselves. But what actually is a frozen shoulder? This article discusses the definition, triggers and treatment of a frozen shoulder. 

This article looks at four back pain myths and explains whether they are fact or myth.

Determine the cause of your cycling discomfort or injury and look at a customised rehabilitation programme to suit you and your needs, helping to improve comfort, prevent injury and enhance performance.

With marathon running season upon us we look at the common knee injuries and how they can be treated.

As we swing into mid golfing season, it’s worth finding out about common golfing injuries and steps you can take to try and prevent them.

Work or leisure pursuits could contribute to carpal tunnel syndrome, often caused by repetitive tasks such as sewing, using a keyboard or machinery.

Hip pain can be excruciating and have a huge impact on the quality of your life and wellbeing. Read on to find out if you have the following signs that may mean you need a hip replacement.

Mr Shah Punwar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Mount Stuart Hospital provides information on why your legs may hurt when you run, read on to find out more.

Arthritis in the thumb is the most common form of arthritis that affects your hands. Read on to find out more about the symptoms, causes and treatment for thumb arthritis at Ramsay Healthcare.

Back pain is a very common problem, about 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lifetimes. Sometimes it’s obvious what’s causing your back pain, but more often it's not clear - read on to find out about daily routine activities that may cause back pain.

The skiing season is here again and with it comes the danger of injury, when sliding down a mountain on flat objects strapped to your feet. Read on to find out the most common shoulder injuries for skiers.

As we all get enthused with cycling during the Tour de France, there will inevitably be a few knee injuries along the way.

Mr George Tselentakis, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at North Downs Hospital discusses what the options are for cartilage problems.

Hip & Knee Consultant Surgeon, Dr Gaurav Batra believes the emphasis should be placed on prevention and gives advice on how to protect joints. 

Information on lesser toe deformities from Consultant Podiatric Surgeon Antony Wilkinson.

A focus on key hole bunion surgery, a condition affecting the big toe joint. The bunion correction is explained by Ramsay Health Care Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, Antony Wilkinson.

A focus on the most common foot condition, hallux valgus. A condition affecting the big toe joint, explained by a Ramsay Health Care Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, Antony Wilkinson.

A focus on a common foot condition, Mortons Neuroma. Neuroma is a thickened nerve, explained by our Consultant Podiatric Surgeon, Antony Wilkinson.

A sports massage after such a tough run would be beneficial to the runner. Sports massage has a number of benefits, whether injured or not.

This article talks about ways to minimise the chance of you injuring yourself whilst trying to keep fit or doing the sport you love. Sports injuries are not just for athletes, in most cases the damage done in a ‘sports injury’ is actually exactly the same as the damage done if you injure your shoulder painting or falling down the stairs. 

Mr Dominic Nielsen, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Ashtead Hospital discusses the most common foot and ankle problems.

It's summer time again, when people start wearing flip flops again and in comes the ankle and achilles pain. Read on to find out more about achilles pain and advice on how to prevent it.  

There are several different causes of joint pain, which can cause stiffness and tenderness, read on to find out some nutritional advice to help ease and avoid joint pain. 

If you’ve taken the plunge and signed up for a regatta in your area, or if you’re a regular rower, here are some useful tips on injury prevention.

A painful, soft tissue injury, such as a strain or tear, that occurs in your groin or lower abdomen area is generally known as a sports hernia.

According to new research from the British Chiropractic Association skinny jeans are a leading clothing culprit of back or neck pain and poor posture.

We all know that smoking is not good for your health. It causes lung cancer, strokes and coronary heart disease, to name just a few. In this article we discuss a number of the problems smoking can have on your bones and joints.

US Scientists identify a particular type of bacteria that is linked to improved athletic performance and helps the body recover from hard exercise.

Sustaining an injury whilst training for a marathon or a local charity race can become a soul destroying and frustrating episode for anyone who runs.

Top 5 tips for looking after your joints in cold weather strikes, from Dr Zak Uddin General Practitioner at Tees Valley Hospital, part of Ramsay Healthcare. 

Hit the slopes with confidence and explore our ski injury prevention blog for tips to keep you safe on the mountain. From proper warm-up routines to equipment checks, discover everything you need to know to enjoy a thrilling winter sports season injury-free.

Ice skating is such a lot of fun for people of all ages, however, injuries can happen. We offer some top tips to prevent ice skating injuries, from skating in the right direction to getting the right ice-skating gear, so you can enjoy your time on the ice.