Knee pain affects millions of people every day, leading to a lower quality of life and issues with mobility. Treatments for knee pain largely depend upon the root cause of the problem. For those suffering with pain due to bone marrow lesions, one option that is proven to work is subchondroplasty. So, what is subchondroplasty […]
New research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research has found that fewer knee replacement procedures are being carried out in England due to strict guidelines. Many surgeons are refusing to carry out the procedure until patients lose weight. Those who do not lose weight are being refused a knee replacement in […]
Hip arthritis can be a very painful condition that makes life difficult for many people. Normally, following symptoms of prolonged pain or tenderness in the hip joint, it is formally diagnosed after a clinical assessment by a GP and an X-ray. However, sometimes the pain of hip arthritis can be misleading. This is because the […]
A new study has revealed that walking can help to prevent knee pain for those suffering with osteoarthritis. The research, carried out by the Baylor College of Medicine, highlights the long-term benefits of walking regularly for patients over 50. Additionally, it also suggests walking could be an effective way to slow down damage within the […]
The Princess Grace Hospital in London has published a new study into stener-like injuries in the American Journal of Sports Medicine. One of the rarest sports injuries, it is known to significantly impede healing. Here, we will look at what the latest study found, and what a stener-like injury of the MCL is. What is […]
A new study carried out by researchers from the University of North Carolina, has revealed that women take longer than men to recover after ACL repair. This highlights the need for a different approach to be taken during recovery. According to the research, men continue to see an improvement over time, whereas women’s results plateau. […]
Running is fast becoming one of the most popular ways to exercise, with over 2M people in the UK undertaking it as part of their regular exercise regime. It appeals to many people as running can be enjoyed alone or as part of a group in almost any environment. There is no need to spend […]
Many people are starting to resume their favourite winter sports. These recreational sporting activities include both individual as well as team sports such as ice hockey, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and cross country skiing. Due to the nature of these sports, they have been linked with a higher incidence of injury. In particular, there is a […]
Our knees are some of the most hard-working joints in the body whether that is during everyday routine tasks, high impact sports or simply supporting body weight. It’s no surprise that with the strenuous work that the knees perform throughout our lifetime they will likely wear out or sustain injury at some point. Here we […]
The impact of the COVID pandemic has forced hospitals to reconfigure many of their services. This has led to many operations being either cancelled or delayed. Over 6 million people are currently waiting for hospital treatments, including hip and knee replacements. The New Joint Pain App A new app has been developed that could help […]
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