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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament sprain or tear. The anterior cruciate ligament is often injured during sports activities. Athletes who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligaments. Changing direction rapidly or […]

Shoulder Arthroscopy Arthroscopy is a procedure that Orthopaedic surgeons use to inspect, diagnose, and repair problems inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look). The term literally means “to look within the joint.” During shoulder arthroscopy, we will insert a small camera, called an arthroscope, into

Living with a Shoulder Sling This is relevant if you need to be in a sling for 3 to 6 weeks following your shoulder operation. You will have to follow the following precautions to protect your shoulder:  NOTE: It is essential that you regularly loosen or release the sling to exercise and move your elbow,

Simple Shoulder Care Looking after your painful shoulder requires very simple changes to your lifestyle.  Your shoulder blade and rotator cuff muscles are important for controlling your shoulder. This aims to give some general advice, exercises and top tips to manage your shoulder pain. TIP 1: DON’T LIVE IN THE LAND OF PAIN Many people develop poor

Having an anaesthetic for your shoulder procedure?All you need to know You may be having a shoulder operation for a fracture, tendon or ligament injury/tear, replacement operation or any other elective procedure (keyhole or open technique). Having an operation can be a stressful experience. This is designed to give you some basic information and help

Having an anaesthetic for your shoulder procedure?All you need to know You may be having a shoulder operation for a fracture, tendon or ligament injury/tear, replacement operation or any other elective procedure (keyhole or open technique). Having an operation can be a stressful experience. This is designed to give you some basic information and help

Cervical spondylosis is an age-related degeneration (‘wear and tear’) of the bones (vertebrae) and discs in the neck. It can progress to cause cervical radiculopathy (nerve root) or cervical myelopathy (spinal cord). However, it may be useful to be aware of the symptoms that suggest this may be happening, particularly as some of them may

A herniated disk is a condition that can occur anywhere along the spine, but most often occurs in the lower back. It is sometimes called a bulging, protruding, or ruptured disk. It is one of the most common causes of lower back pain, as well as leg pain or “sciatica.” Between 60% and 80% of

A common cause of low back and leg pain is lumbar spinal stenosis. As we age, our spine also ages. These normal wear-and-tear effects of aging can lead to narrowing of the spinal canal. This condition is called spinal stenosis. Degenerative changes of the spine are seen in up to 95% of people by the