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Why is the World Cup so hard on the knees?
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Dave Duffy explores why knee injuries at this year’s World Cup are (almost) as inevitable as England losing to Germany on penalties.
Australian ACL reconstructions in the young at “epidemic” levels
Why are more young Australians having ACL reconstructions? Yorkshire Knee Clinic explores a sporting trend we don’t want to follow.
Where are all the partial knee replacements?
New research suggests up to 50,000 patients a year could be missing out on safer, more effective partial knee replacements. Yorkshire Knee Clinic asks why.
The power of prehab
Undergoing knee surgery? The better you can prepare your body, the better the recovery is likely to be. Yorkshire Knee Clinic explores the power of prehab.
What’s the point of a National Joint Registry?
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman explains the value of having a National Joint Registry – and explains why the careful controls over the information made available are absolutely vital.
Meniscal tears – repair or replace?
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman explores why repairing a torn meniscus should be preferable to removing it.
Can a gastric band help reduce knee pain?
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman explores the connection between weight loss and better knee surgery outcomes and explores whether gastric bands can help.
The changing relationship between GPs and consultants
We work hard to ensure we build strong links between local GPs and our knee consultants. Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Nick London explains why that matters.
Do you need a referral to see a knee specialist?
You have private medical insurance. So do you still need a GP referral to see the knee specialists at Yorkshire Knee Clinic?
Learning to trust the knee again
With any major knee surgery such as ACL reconstruction, recovery isn’t only physical. Yorkshire Knee Clinic explores the journey to being able to trust the knee again.
YKC Mythbusters: Why does my knee crack?
Why does your knee crack when you crouch or walk upstairs? Find out with this mythbuster from the knee specialists at Yorkshire Knee Clinic.
Recognising the signs of knee injury this ski season
Skiing? Spot the signs of knee injury with Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Dave Duffy and find out what to do if you suffer knee ligament damage on the slopes.
Should I wear a knee brace when skiing?
If you’re heading for the ski slopes imminently, knee braces may be one of the first items in your suitcase. But is there any real benefit to wearing them?
Obesity – is it always the cause of joint wear?
Obesity may be a factor in childhood knee join pain, but is it the only issue? Dave Duffy, knee consultant with Yorkshire Knee Clinic, explains.
The 4 main injuries that can cause bleeding into the knee
You injure your knee and it swells within an hour. Something has bled, but what does that mean? Find out with Yorkshire Knee Clinic.
Keyhole surgery and arthritis: why the ban?
Why have medical insurers banned keyhole surgery for arthritis sufferers? Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s James Newman investigates.
Map for Spire Elland Hospital
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s knee consultants work from several West Yorkshire hospitals, including Spire Elland. Take a virtual tour now or book on 03453 052 579.
How to spot an ACL tear
Knee sprain? Here are the three signs that could mean your knee sprain is a more serious ACL injury. For fast diagnosis, talk to Yorkshire Knee Clinic.
Computer aided knee surgery – does it deliver?
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman explores computer aided knee surgery and asks whether it delivers all it promises.
Persona Partial Knee Surgery
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Nick London has been part of the team developing the new Persona Partial Knee, setting new standards in partial knee replacement.
What Really Happens at a Medical Product Launch?
What happens at a medical product launch. Yorkshire Knee Clinic explores the process of launching a new partial knee replacement implant.
Are increasing waiting times damaging your knee?
Are longer waiting times damaging knee surgery outcomes? Yorkshire Knee Clinic explores the issue.
Knee Replacement vs Knee Resurfacing
Does it matter that knee replacement isn’t actually a knee replacement? Yorkshire Knee Clinic explores why knee resurfacing should be the more common term.
Why Are More Young People Having Knee Replacements?
Why are more young people having knee replacements? Yorkshire Knee Clinic explores the year on year growth in knee replacements in the under 50s.
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