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.