News & Information
PRP or Autologous Blood Injections for Tennis Elbow?
Tennis Elbow can be a debilitating condition causing pain over the outer aspect of the elbow. It seems to be caused by tiny tears in muscle and tendon fibres and is common in middle age.
Kneecap Dislocation
There are many reasons why children and young adults can have a kneecap dislocate.
Is Warfarin an Absolute Contraindication to Anti-inflammatories?
Warfarin increases the severity of any bleeding complication, and anti-inflammatories can contribute to a bleeding stomach ulcer. The two together then obviously represents a risk, but how big is the risk?
Smoking and Orthopaedic Surgery
A recent meta-analysis (a study combining results of many studies) has confirmed that patient smoking and surgery are a bad combination.
Dental Treatment and Joint Replacements
Infection remains a small risk after joint replacement surgery. One of the sources if from the patients own mouth.
Anterior Hip vs Mini Posterior Hip Replacement
There has been much emphasis on the internet regarding different approaches on the direct anterior hip approach.
The important detail is to do a safe, reliable, repeatable operation.