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Are you struggling with knee pain? Have you been diagnosed with knee arthritis? Or Are you starting to get problems with your knee but are not sure what to do next? It can be difficult and confusing to navigate the many NHS referral pathways. It can be difficult to work out what’s going on with…

Many of my patients with knee arthritis are keen to avoid surgery. Getting a diagnosis early, and more importantly, getting the right advice, can often mean that you can have more treatment options available. It always frustrates me to hear that may patients have been told that they “will need a new knee in 5…

Almost all athletes rely heavily on their knees. Sports such as rugby, football and netball can create a huge amount of stress on your knees. Unfortunately, all too often I see patients in my specialist knee clinic who have suffered a significant injury that puts them out of action for weeks sometimes months. Many of…

As a Consultant Orthopaedic and Knee Surgeon I treat many patients with difficult knee problems. A common problem that affects many of my patients is the feeling of their knee “giving way”. This often happens unexpectedly and can be painful, although sometimes it is not. It causes instability and can affect everyday life, they lose…

Knee bursitis is inflammation of a small fluid-filled sac called a bursa that sits near your knee joint. Bursae reduce friction and cushion pressure points between your bones and the tendons, muscles and skin near your joints. Any of the bursa in your knee can become inflamed, but knee bursitis most commonly occurs over the…

Knee pain, hip pain and even back pain can have an impact on your sleep which can then negatively impact many other aspects of your life. Chronic tiredness will get you down and will only make it more difficult to manage the chronic pain of knee arthritis. Getting a good night’s sleep can help you…

In the weeks after your total knee replacement surgery you will likely be keen to get back behind the wheel. After all, no one really likes relying on friends, family members or public transport! Driving will make it easier to get back to your regular work, social life and recreational activities. All the reasons you…

What is a steroid? Some steroids occur naturally in the human body. Artificial steroids act like natural steroids to reduce inflammation. They’re different to the anabolic steroids used by body builders to increase their muscle size and strength. A number of different steroids are available for injection. Common examples of steroid injections are: hydrocortisone (hi-dro-cor-tee-zone)…

Simple answer…I don’t know. Real question is do YOU think it’s time for a knee replacement? This conversation comes up week after week in my specialist knee clinic. So, let me be clear that for most of you the decision to proceed with knee replacement surgery is yours. It is not up to your surgeon…

If you’re suffering from knee pain – get your free copy of my guide to find out everything you need to know about how to manage your symptoms. Download Now Joint replacement operations are a $20 billion per year industry. There is no doubt that they have improved the lives of millions of people. But they aren’t…