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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?
How Many Patients Could Benefit From a Partial Knee Replacement?
YKC’s Nick London reveals research that shows partial knee replacements are now suitable for “a majority of patients”.
Does Age Affect Partial Knee Replacement Satisfaction and Performance?
We know that for the under 50s and the elderly, total knee replacements can present challenges. But what’s the position with partial knee replacements?
Will Osteoarthritis Behind The Kneecap Affect Your Partial Knee Replacement?
Nick London discusses his latest research and what it means for patients who need a partial knee replacement, but also have kneecap arthritis.
Can You Have A Partial Knee Replacement If You Don’t Have A Functioning ACL?
YKC’s Nick London and Dave Duffy have been researching whether the lack of an anterior cruciate ligament causes problems for partial knee replacement patients.
What Is The NHS Doing To Combat Climate Change?
The NHS is a major source of C02, with emissions often ‘baked in’ to the products and equipment it uses and the processes it operates. So what’s being done to make things better? Dave Duffy explains.
YKC Knee Surgeons Refine Meniscus Repair Techniques
How do knee surgeons practise new techniques in knee surgery? Dave Duffy explains.
Is My Knee Replacement Guaranteed?
Is my knee replacement guaranteed? What happens if there’s an issue with your knee implant? Dave Duffy explains.
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