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Introduction De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. It typically arises due to inflammation or irritation of the tendons responsible for moving the thumb. This condition can significantly impact daily activities, such as gripping objects or twisting motions involving the wrist and thumb. In this … Read more
Introduction Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common condition that affects the hand and wrist, causing pain, numbness, and tingling sensations. It occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the palm of the hand, becomes compressed or squeezed at the wrist. In this article, we will explore the intricacies of Carpal … Read more
Scapholunate ligaments are found in the centre of the wrists and connect two of the small carpal bones together named the scaphoid and the lunate. The injury is often referred to, or better known as, a sprain. The scapholunate ligaments play an important roll in ensuring the bones move in unison giving you … Read more
Rotator Cuff Or Shoulder Impingement occurs when the subacromial bursa is pinched, causing the tendons and bursa to become inflamed and swollen. The swelling of the bursa is known as Bursitis, and the impingement occurs when the shoulder blade presses or rubs against the tendons and bursa. What are the Causes of Rotator Cuff … Read more
Frozen shoulder, which is also known as adhesive capsulitis, is inflammation of the tissues surrounding your shoulder joint. This tissue shrinks and becomes tight, causing pain and stiffness. It is seen more commonly in women between the ages of 40 and 60, and people with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing a … Read more
Bursitis is a dull achy pain within the joint and occurs when the bursa (the fluid-filled sack which cushions the joint) becomes inflamed. It is commonly seen in the shoulders, hips, knees and elbows and if left untreated can worsen and present further complications. How do I know if I have Bursitis? Bursitis normally … Read more
Tendinitis is a swelling of a tendon which is usually caused by repetitive movements or having poor posture or technique when exercising or playing sports. Your doctor may also describe it as an RSI or repetitive strain injury. However, there are other RSI which needs to be ruled out before treatment. RSI includes strains … Read more
Ultrasound-guided injections are used for treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions using medicines such as cortisone, PRP and hyaluronic acid. It is considered a minimally invasive procedure as the equipment used to treat these painful conditions deliver the medicine precisely where it is intended. Using an ultrasound scanner enables us to see joints, tendons, soft … Read more
Sciatica pain can be incredibly debilitating and in some cases, can last for months leading to chronic sciatica. The term Sciatica is used to describe symptoms of a medical condition which can be felt along the sciatic nerve as a result of irritation, inflammation, pinching or compression. – It is not a medical diagnosis. These … Read more
With gyms closed amid the COVID-19 outbreak, home gym equipment sales have spiked by a massive 5,813% in the UK. Instagram has been challenging us to workouts and weight loss, personal trainers have been selling out on one to one tuition, and Jo Wicks has bagged a world record on YouTube live feed, what could … Read more
It’s not a great surprise that over the last six months, we have seen an increase of patients suffering from Gluteal Tendinopathy coming into the surgery. Hip pain, as many of our clients describe the condition, is typically experienced when you change up your activities. It may be that you would prefer swimming, but since … Read more
Guide to injection therapy – All injection procedures are performed by our Sports Medicine Consultant, who has over 17 years of experience performing injections. You do not need a GP referral for our consultant to see you, but we advise you to have a referral from your GP whenever this is possible. Our doctor will … Read more
