Is Ice Any More Than Nice?
Ice is often recommended for knee pain, even though research suggests it’s not particularly effective. So why use it? Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jon Smith explains.
Mythbuster: Your Leg Will Be a Different Length After a Knee Replacement
It’s a common concern & an entirely reasonable one given that leg length discrepancy can be an issue in hip replacements. But what about knees? YKC’s Jon Smith explains.
When Is A Pain In The Knee Not A Pain In The Knee?
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Dave Duffy explains why the knee pain you’re feeling may not come from the knee at all.
Cloudy with A Chance of Pain?
Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Prof Nick London reflects on Manchester University’s study of how atmospheric conditions affect knee pain.
Does glucosamine work?
Glucosamine and chondroitin are claimed to reduce osteoarthritis pain and protect cartilage. But do they? Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jon Smith explains.
The Problem with Runner’s Knee
Yorkshire Knee Clinic explains why runner’s knee (or CMP) can be a frustratingly vague diagnosis.
Meniscal root tears: to treat or not to treat?
Meniscal root tears are delicate, complex procedures. Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jim Newman explains why your best chance of treatment is with a knee specialist.
Will Osteoporosis Affect My Knee Replacement?
If you have osteoporosis can you have a knee replacement? If so, how will it affect the way your knee surgeon operates? YKC’s Dave Duffy explains.
The problem with the Daily Mail’s ‘failing implants’ article
Prof Nick London reflects on the one crucial element missing from the recent Daily Mail #KneeImplant article: context.
‘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.
Mythbuster – does running damage your knees?
Running: is it really bad for the knees? In the latest Yorkshire Knee Clinic mythbuster, Jon Smith examines the evidence.
Knee replacement – done in a day?
Can you have a partial knee replacement operation and be home the same day? Yorkshire Knee Clinic’s Jon Smith why the answer is often ‘yes’.