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The case against ACL repair
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Prof. Nick London explores the problems with the current state of ACL repair and the way it is targeted.
Valencia meeting agrees partial knee replacement now the gold standard
Prof. Nick London reflects on the European Knee Society consensus that partial knee replacement is now the gold standard of knee replacement.
Robot knee surgery faces cost challenge
Prof. Nick London explores why, for robot-assisted knee surgery, the cost benefit still remains elusive.
ACL repair using the quadriceps tendon
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman discusses using the quadriceps tendon as a graft choice for ACL reconstruction.
Getting it Right First Time
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Dave Duffy explores why the ‘Getting it Right First Time’ project was so important to partial knee replacements and revisions.
Reflections from BASK 2019
Yorkshire Knee Clinic reflects on two major talking points from BASK2019
The Knee Injury Around The Corner
What is the posterolateral corner and how might an injury to the corner affect you? Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Dave Duffy explains.
Bead Blockers
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman looks at the challenges to be overcome by a new trial which hopes to reduce the pain of osteoarthritis.
Good to talk
Does it matter that your knee surgeon is happy to discuss your treatment alternatives? Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman explains why the answer is ‘yes’.
How to make room for 300,000 more operations
A report suggests almost 300,000 extra operations could be carried out if surgeons planned their holidays in advance. Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman agrees.
Energy harvesting knee implants
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman explores new technology designed to improve knee load balancing and asks whether the reward is worth the risk.
Under the skin of the 25-year knee implant
As a study by the University of Bristol suggests most knee replacements now last 25 years, Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman asks has anything really changed?
Can you have two knees replaced at the same time?
If you have osteoarthritis in both knees, is it better to have two separate knee replacements, or do them both at the same time? Jim Newman explains.
ACL repair or ACL reconstruction?
ACL repair is being marketed as the prime ACL treatment for children and athletes. Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman asks whether repair is really better than reconstruction.
‘Intelligent participation’ key to returning to sport post-knee replacement
Intelligent participation: the key to safely returning to sport after a total or partial knee replacement. Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Prof. Nick London explains.
Evaluating the Persona Partial Knee
Prof. Nick London presents the “outstanding” interim results for the Persona Partial Knee implant to the European Knee Society.
Which sports are safe to resume after a knee replacement?
Which sports are safe to resume after a knee replacement? Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Prof. Nick London considers the evidence.
What is The European Knee Society?
Prof. Nick London explores the origins of The European Knee Society and the role it plays in your knee surgery.
Mythbuster – does running damage your knees?
Running: is it really bad for the knees? In the latest Yorkshire Knee Clinic mythbuster, we examine the evidence.
Is surgeon dexterity under threat?
A BBC article has indicated a growing dexterity problem with trainee surgeons. Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Dave Duffy considers whether robots are likely to help or compound the problem.
Healthcare rationing – the right thing to do?
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Dave Duffy looks at the difficult issue of healthcare rationing and how to avoid being caught by it.
Knee replacement – done in a day?
Can you have a partial knee replacement operation and be home the same day? Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Nick London why the answer is often ‘yes’.
A YKC Partial Knee Replacement Makes Headlines
A partial knee replacement by Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Prof. Nick London has given one retired nurse a new lease of life, and made the Yorkshire Evening Post.
Can your mental wellbeing affect recovery from knee surgery?
If you suffer from anxiety, depression or pain, will there be an effect on your knee surgery outcomes? Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman explains…
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