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YKC hosts European Knee Society travelling fellows
Yorkshire Knee Clinic surgeons have been hosting four young consultants on a European Knee Society Travelling Fellowship. YKC’s Nick London explains the value of travel for consultants eager to learn their craft.
Fixed vs mobile bearing implant study: what does it mean for your partial knee replacement?
A landmark study of partial knee replacement implants commissioned by YKC’s Nick London has exploded the last remaining myth of mobile-bearing partial knees and confirmed that “there is now no one single advantage of mobile bearings over fixed”.
Exposing the “myth” of mobile bearings in partial knee replacement
A partial knee implant with a fixed bearing or a mobile one: which is better?
What’s the best way to treat a meniscal tear?
If removing parts of a torn meniscus is ineffective, as a new study indicates, is there ever a good reason to carry out a meniscectomy? YKC’s Jim Newman explains.
Exploring metal allergies and knee replacement
A DNA test promises to transform knee replacement surgery for patients with metal allergies. YKC’s Jim Newman identifies a few issues with the science.
YKC’s Jim Newman leads Pontefract Elective Orthopaedic Hub to GIRFT success
Pontefract Hospital, part of Mid Yorks NHS Teaching Trust for which YKC’s Jim Newman is Clinical Service Unit Director, has just been awarded official Elective Orthopaedic Hub status by GIRFT (Getting it Right First Time). Here, Jim explains why that accolade matters to NHS and private patients.
New study exposes the “myth” of mobile vs fixed bearings in partial knee replacement
A partial knee implant with a fixed bearing or a mobile one: which is better? There’s one clear winner.
Cartilage regrowth: could it be a serious response to osteoarthritis?
Are we really any nearer to being able to regrow cartilage in the knee? YKC’s Nick London is excited by the science and frustrated by the often sensationalist reporting of it.
Denying knee replacement surgery to patients with a high BMI is cruel
Arthritis UK has called on the NHS to scrap BMI threshold policies used to ration surgeries. YKC’s Nick London agrees.
How effective is exercise at minimising symptoms of osteoarthritis?
Exercise has long been seen as the most effective non-surgical way of alleviating osteoarthritis symptoms. Yet a new study suggests that may not be the case. So if you’re suffering from osteoarthritis, what are you supposed to do with this information? YKC’s Nick London shares his opinion.
Is there a role for nerve ablation in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis?
What is radiofrequency nerve ablation? And does it have a role to play in alleviating the pain of osteoarthritis? YKC’s Dave Duffy looks at this FDA-approved treatment.
Good news for knee replacement patients with type 2 diabetes
Better-prepared patients. Improved recovery. Better overall health outcomes. YKC’s Dave Duffy looks at the potential impact of semaglutide (e.g. Ozempic) on knee replacement surgery for patients with type 2 diabetes.
Weight loss drugs, joint replacement and the NHS – an update
Recently, YKC’s Dave Duffy looked at the less-explored potential benefits of weight loss drugs for patients, the NHS and society in general. But things move fast. So in this post, he revisits the topic and examines the current state of play.
Partial knee replacement – the latest data on how long yours will last
The latest findings of the TOPKAT trial offer reassurance for patients, surgeons and health authorities about the long-term effectiveness of partial knee replacement. YKC’s Dave Duffy explains.
Can you really ski on a torn ACL?
US Olympian Lindsey Vonn attempted to complete the women’s downhill on a torn ACL. So can the rest of us ski without a functioning ACL too? YKC’s Nick London explains.
Winter and knee replacement: how to look after your knee
What’s the best way to care for a newly replaced knee when there’s wintry weather around? YKC’s Dave Duffy offers some simple tips – and explodes a few myths.
Smart cartilage – should we get excited?
A new smart cartilage is causing a stir. But what chance is there of it ever getting the opportunity to make a difference to your knee pain? YKC’s Jim Newman explores the frustrating gap between medical news and clinical product development.
Could changing the way you walk reduce knee pain?
There’s been a lot of noise recently about gait modification as a way of reducing pain and delaying the need for knee surgery. So what is gait modification and is it a realistic option? YKC’s Jim Newman takes a look.
Does cortisone really make your arthritis worse?
What’s the truth about cortisone? Does it work? Are alternatives more effective? And does it really cause long term joint damage? YKC’s Jim Newman explains.
Knee replacement – what type of anaesthetic will you have?
What type of anaesthesia might you have ahead of your knee replacement operation? And what factors influence the choice of anaesthetic? YKC’s Jim Newman tackles some quick-fire questions.
What’s really happening with knee replacement waiting lists?
Are NHS knee replacement waiting lists rising or falling? Jim Newman looks at a challenge that simply won’t go away.
Baroness Sue Campbell, Sir Gareth Southgate, & Yorkshire Knee Clinic: Teaming Up To Tackle ACL Injuries in the Young
The Lionesses’ incredible success at the Euros came despite half the team having recently recovered from, or still being sidelined by, knee injuries…
Weight loss drugs and osteoarthritis: a glimpse of the NHS’ future?
Does the way the public has responded to weight loss drugs suggest a brighter future for the NHS, and a potential reduction in the need for knee replacement?
Will robots help cut NHS waiting lists?
The Chief Executive of the NHS has pledged to use “every tool at our disposal” to help cut NHS wait times by 2029, and he included robot-assisted surgery as one of those tools…
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