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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.
How Young Is Too Young for a Knee Replacement?
If you need a knee replacement in middle age, what’s the problem?
Are Orthopaedic Procedures Effective?
You may have seen recent media reports of a study that casts doubt on the effectiveness of many orthopaedic surgery procedures, including hip and knee replacements. We look at the response from the medical community.
Knee Replacements – How Long Will You Have to Wait?
Waiting for a knee replacement? We offer an update on NHS and private waiting times.
Why You Shouldn’t Rush the Return to Sport
Pandemic deconditioning is contributing to more knee injuries, so take it easy with the return to sport.
Are Knee Injuries Becoming More Complex?
YKC’s Jim Newman explains why, following long months of lockdown, knee surgery has become more demanding.
How Long Do Revised Knee Replacements Last?
What happens if your knee replacement reaches the end of its working life? Jim Newman explains.
What Does Kinesio Tape Do?
You may have worn it. You’ll almost certainly have seen athletes using it. But what does kinesio tape do? Jim Newman explains.
Why Do Knee Replacements Use Cement?
When you have a knee replacement, what is it the holds the implant in place? It’s an important question.
Why Does My Knee Hurt When I Kneel?
Jim Newman looks at possible causes of knee pain when kneeling, and some potential solutions.
The Hidden Challenges Behind Reducing Waiting Lists
Waiting lists are one major area of concern for the NHS. But lists alone don’t tell the whole story of the challenge we face, says Jim Newman.