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Zimmer Biomet NexGen Knee Implant Withdrawal: Should You Be Worried?
Jim Newman looks at the data behind the withdrawal of the NexGen knee implant.
Do Cortisone Injections Make Your Arthritis Worse?
A new University of California study finds cortisone injections are associated with progression of osteoarthritis in the knee. So where does that leave us? Jim Newman explains.
Ibuprofen and Knee Pain: What’s the Truth?
A new University of California study suggests ibuprofen and similar drugs can make the pain of osteoarthritis worse. Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman considers what that means for osteoarthritis sufferers.
“Beg, Borrow or Steal” for Private Knee Surgery? Why It’s The Wrong Message For Patients
There’s a discussion to be had about NHS waiting lists, but this is a message that “makes me uncomfortable” says Dave Duffy.
Knee Pain in Children – Who Should You See?
Dave Duffy looks at an ongoing debate about who should treat your child’s knee injury in specific circumstances.
Why Does My Knee Hurt When Driving?
What’s the cause of knee pain when driving? And what can you do about it? Dave Duffy explains.
Nick London steps back from NHS clinical care
After 32 years in the NHS, Nick London has stepped back from clinical duties at Harrogate District Hospital, although he will be continuing his research work with the NHS. He remains a specialist knee surgeon with Yorkshire Knee Clinic. Here, he explains the reasons for his decision.
Is physical therapy better than steroids?
Nick London explains why a new report which effectively pits steroids against physio is the wrong approach to helping patients.
Are we edging closer to same day knee replacements?
Has the state of NHS waiting lists changed the landscape for same day knee replacements? Nick London explains why, for the time being at least, the answer should remain ‘no’.
Women and ACL injuries: Chloe Kelly is right
Chloe Kelly overcame a major ACL injury to score the winner in this summer’s Euros. She overcame something else too: what she described as the crushing “negativity” around her ACL injury that saw her struggling mentally during her recovery. Nick London shares his take on Chloe’s situation.
Should I Wear A Knee Brace?
Which knee brace should you buy? And are there some you should avoid? Jim Newman explains.
Do Orthobiologic Treatments Work?
We’ve seen growing interest in orthobiologic treatments in recent years. In many cases, the chance for relief from joint pain, and even the ‘promise’ of a ‘cure’ for osteoarthritis has led many to explore these injectable remedy routes. But do they work?
Why does my knee crunch when I crouch?
And is it something you should be worried about? Jim Newman explains.
When is an arthroscopy the right procedure for your knee?
As a new study finds little value in arthroscopies in degenerative knee conditions (i.e. arthritis), is there ever a case for this keyhole procedure?
What’s the risk of ALL augmentation?
It’s the sort of ‘belt and braces’ treatment that can prove particularly valuable for patients planning a return to sports with a high risk of retearing the ACL. But does anterolateral ligament reconstruction lead to greater risk? Jim Newman reviews the evidence.
Nick London Co-convenes the Latest Closed Meeting of the European Knee Society
On 11-13 May 2022, the European Knee Society (EKS) is meeting at Gleneagles in Scotland for its latest members-only session. After a Covid-enforced two-year hiatus, Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Nick London is delighted to be back.
What’s The Problem With Operations Within 7 Weeks of Covid?
A few weeks ago, the Daily Mail published an article headlined ‘NHS hospitals are told should NOT perform routine ops on Covid patients until SEVEN WEEKS after they’ve beaten the virus – despite massive backlog.’ Jim Newman would like to take issue with it…
How Do You Know if Your Knee is Dislocated?
Some knee dislocations are rare, obvious and extremely serious. Others are far less serious but far more common.
Statins and Knee Pain – What’s the Truth?
Is there anything to the recent reports that statins can cause knee pain?
Are Orthopaedic Surgery Procedures Effective (Part 2)?
Last year, a (much disputed) paper generated headlines by suggesting there was a lack of evidence for some orthopaedic surgery. Now, a new paper suggests quite the contrary.
How Do We Fix Orthopaedic Surgeon Training?
Knee replacement waiting lists are one of the more headline-grabbing challenges for the NHS to address as we exit the pandemic. But a less well publicised problem is contributing to those numbers: the training of orthopaedic surgeons.
What’s The Alternative if Your Hamstring Graft Fails?
Around 5%-10% of hamstring grafts used in ACL reconstruction fail each year. When that happens, isn’t repeating the process with another hamstring simply risking the same outcome? And new research confirms the value of an alternative approach.
Are Knee Replacement Waiting Lists Coming Down?
Yorkshire Knee Clinic looks at the current state of knee replacement waiting lists in the private sector and in Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust.
NHS & Private Healthcare: Is It Time For A Grown Up Conversation?
How do we ease the pressure on the NHS while protecting all that’s best about it?
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