News & Information
Does Tranexamic Acid reduce post operative bleeding?
David Mitchell added Tranexamic acid to his local anaesthetic mixture for joint replacements in line with a number of other orthopaedic surgeons with the hope of reducing bleeding complications and swelling after joint replacements.
Traction apophysitis of ischium
An apophysis is a growth plate where a tendon attaches to bone. If the tendon pulls too hard, the bone of the growth plate might be injured (apophysitis), although rarely is it pulled right off.
Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
“Congratulations to Mr Luke Spencer who has been published in the journal ‘Meniscal Allograft Transplantation’.
Remodelling of childhood fractures
Childhood fractures are unlike adult fractures. The ability of the child to correct a deformity is remarkable, if rules are followed.
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.