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The anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL, is situated in the front of the knee and enables the knee to move back and forth, in conjunction with the posterior cruciate ligament. When injured, the patient’s knee may become unstable and, in serious cases, the tibia bone may be able to slip out of […]

If you have to undergo hip replacement surgery, you’ll probably want to know exactly what this operation involves. Our brief guidelines below provide the essential information you need about forthcoming surgery. What’s involved in a hip replacement operation? Firstly, before your operation you could be asked which type of anaesthetic you prefer and will be […]

What are the benefits of undergoing hip replacement surgery? There are plenty of blogs and articles out there offering advice about recovering from hip replacement surgery and the impact it may have on a person’s life. This makes sense as having a hip replaced is a big decision and it is imperative that patients think […]

When faced with the prospect of knee replacement surgery, most of us assume that it will be a full knee replacement. But is that really the best thing for everyone? Increasingly, research suggests that a partial knee replacement may actually be a better option for a lot of people. What does a knee replacement involve? […]

Ligament and knee injuries often go undiagnosed, meaning a rehabilitation process is not undertaken. This can lead to permanent joint damage and conditions like osteoarthritis as early as a person’s late thirties. It is a common phenomenon in athletes, and doctors are stressing proper injury rehabilitation when the anterior cruciate ligament is damaged. Osteoarthritis is […]

Hip replacement surgery is a relatively common procedure, carried out around 160,000 times a year in England and Wales alone. Reasons for hip replacement can include arthritis, fractures or ankylosing spondylitis. Recovery from the operation can take from a few weeks to up to six months, but there are ways to make sure life returns […]