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. Jon Smith looks at the response from the medical community.
Waiting for a knee replacement? Jon Smith offers an update on NHS and private waiting times.
Pandemic deconditioning is contributing to more knee injuries, so take it easy with the return to sport, says Jon Smith.
YKC’s Jon Smith explains why, following long months of lockdown, knee surgery has become more demanding.
What happens if your knee replacement reaches the end of its working life? Jim Newman explains.
You may have worn it. You’ll almost certainly have seen athletes using it. But what does kinesio tape do? Jim Newman explains.
When you have a knee replacement, what is it the holds the implant in place? It’s an important question.
Jim Newman looks at possible causes of knee pain when kneeling, and some potential solutions.
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.
It’s time to get realistic about what your knee replacement will deliver, says Jim Newman.
We tend not to think too much about walking downstairs when we can do it painlessly. When every step is a sore one, it becomes a far more complex task. Dave Duffy explains why.
Is there an age beyond which you can’t have a knee replacement? Dave Duffy explains.