Hip & Knee Problems
Hip Problems
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Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
This is a condition which causes pain on the lateral aspect of the hip joint. The pain can be quite severe and interfere with activities such as running. The pain is is often due to the rubbing of a large tendon.
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Hip Arthritis
Hip arthritis occurs when the smooth surfaces of this ball and socket joint are worn away, leading to exposed bony surfaces which rub against each other when the joint moves.
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Hip Replacement
If your hip is affected by arthritis, common every day activities such as walking or standing up from sitting may be painful and difficult. Your hip may be stiff, and it may be hard to put on your shoes and socks.
Knee Problems
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
The ACL is a commonly damaged ligament during sporting activities, especially in sports that involve pivoting e.g. football, rugby or netball.
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Cartilage Problems
Cartilage problems are often triggered by sporting injuries. Common types of cartilage problems are mensical and chondral.
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Knee Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is when the smooth surface of joint cartilage wears away to expose the underlying bone. It often causes joint swelling and stiffness.
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Knee Cap Problems
Knee cap problems can be tricky to treat so an accurate assessment and investigations are essential to secure a precise diagnosis and allow an appropriate treatment plan to be made.
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Knee Ligament Injuries
Significant twisting injuries can sometimes result in damage to one or more of the major ligaments that support the knee.
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Knee Pain
Knee pain affects patients of all ages and has a large variety of causes. At your outpatient appointment our consultants will assess your pain and examine your knee in detail.
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Overuse Injuries
A plica is an extra fold of tissue lining the inside of the knee. It is usually found on the inner side of the joint. Having a plica is a common occurrence and the majority of people who have plicae do not have symptoms.
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Sports Knee Injuries
A large number of our patients consult us having sustained a knee injury. This is usually a result of a twisting injury, and often during sports.
