Resuming Knee Replacements in Yorkshire
Knee replacements are back. After a pause for Covid, we’re delighted to be able to start working through the backlog – but there remain tough choices and challenges ahead, says Dave Duffy.
Could An Antidepressant End Osteoarthritis?
Dave Duffy looks at new research that could one day change the nature of the way we approach osteoarthritis.
The Rise of the Partial Knee Replacement
Once, partial knee replacements were deemed suitable for just 5-10% of all knee replacement patients. Today, some put that figure closer to 50%. Nick London explains what’s behind such an enormous change.
Knee Replacement: The Problem with Weight
What’s going on with weight in relation to knee replacements? Nick London unpicks a complex situation.
YKC’s Preferred Partial Knee Implant Achieves Top Rating
Nick London explains what makes the PPK his implant of choice for partial knee replacements, and what the rating means for patients.
Knee Replacement Waiting Lists: The Positive News
Nick London reflects on a challenging but ultimately encouraging picture for elective orthopaedics in Harrogate.
YKC Surgeons Author New Paper on Partial Knee Replacement – Patient Selection & Surgical Technique
Best practice techniques and patient selection for fixed-bearing partial knee replacement have shifted a great deal in the past decade. Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s knee surgeons have been asked to provide an up to date guide.
Making the Case for Targeted Arthroscopy
A new paper neatly nails the problem with the conventional wisdom surrounding arthroscopy: we’ve been throwing the baby out with the bathwater, says Jon Smith.
Will My Knee Operation Go Ahead?
As lockdown 3 continues, how is your knee operation affected? Jon Smith has the latest.
What is Patellar Clunk Syndrome?
It’s something you can feel. Occasionally it’s something you can hear. But what is Patellar Clunk Syndrome? Jon Smith explains.
Why Has My Knee Been Sorer During Lockdown?
For people already suffering from knee pain at the start of the pandemic, lockdown has made things worse. Why is that? Jon Smith explains & explores some potential solutions.
Will We See More Same Day Treatment to Reduce the Knee Replacement Backlog?
The NHS is looking at a 12-18 month backlog of knee replacements once the pandemic subsides. So isn’t the obvious choice to perform more knee replacements same day? Jon Smith examines the situation.