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Mr Raghbir Khakha and Professor Adrian Wilson discuss ACL injuries in sport, with prevention and the right treatments being key to recovery.

ACL injuries in women’s sport | Orthopaedic Specialists

What are the main symptoms of bone infection, and is it dangerous for people with diabetes when they experience an infection of any given bone in their body? Find out in our latest article below, as esteemed London-based trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Nima Heidari describes the most common symptoms of bone infections, reveals how bone infections are…

I have a bone infection. How can it be treated? - Orthopaedic Specialists

Another minimally-invasive treatment that’s available for osteoarthritis is adipose tissue therapy or micro-fragmented fat injections. But what are they? How do they work? Are they effective? Here to answer these questions, and more, is leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Adrian Wilson. What is the benefit of giving someone an injection of micro-fragmented fats? We’ve known of the benefits of using adipose tissue for…

Adipose tissue therapy for osteoarthritis: Is it for me? - Orthopaedic Specialists

Jawline augmentation is becoming quite the popular facial adjustment, as many patients seek to enhance and define their jawline either surgically or non-surgically. In our latest online interview, highly revered London-based consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeon, Miss Natasha Berridge, walks us through the different non-surgical and surgical options when it comes to jawline augmentation. What is jawline…

Jawline augmentation: all you need to know - Orthopaedic Specialists

Top Doctors recently had the pleasure of speaking with highly esteemed London-based consultant neurosurgeon, Mrs Anne Mitchener. Here, the mightily experienced doctor explains how exactly brachialgia is diagnosed, what the main symptoms are, and reveals the most effective treatment options. What are the symptoms of brachialgia? Brachialgia is pain in the arm and usually arises from the spine in the neck,…

Brachialgia: what is it, and what causes it? - Orthopaedic Specialists

Bow legs is a condition which most children have and later grow out of. Consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Thomas Crompton, explains the causes of this condition and the treatment options for those who don’t grow out of it. What are bow legs? Bow (or bowed) legs, or genu varum, is the term used to describe when a person’s legs curve outwards from the ankle,…

Guided growth surgery for lower limb deformity - Orthopaedic Specialists

Which orthopaedic conditions occur the most in children? Sometimes parents need reassurance, even if their child presents with something that is part of their natural growth process. However, treatment may required on rare occasions. Mr Thomas Crompton, consultant orthopaedic surgeon and paediatric specialist, details the most common children’s conditions that he sees or treats. What are the most…

Common children’s orthopaedic conditions - Orthopaedic Specialists

If you watch or take part in sports which involve changes of direction at high speeds, you’ll be familiar with the ACL and its susceptibility to serious injury. Unfortunately, partial or complete ACL tears are common to athletes at all levels. Leading sports and exercise medicine specialist Dr Shabaaz Mughal is here to tell us…

ACL - A sports physician’s view - Orthopaedic Specialists

Impressive developments in the orthopaedic field regarding limb lengthening, which previously saw patients have external frames and wires implanted in order to encourage the process, have led to less invasive procedures being undertaken. However, despite innovation, parents will still undoubtedly have questions about safety. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon and paediatric specialist, Mr Thomas Crompton, answers questions about current limb-lengthening practice for…

Is risky paediatric limb-lengthening surgery a thing of the past? - Orthopaedic Specialists

Having flat feet might sound like a difficult condition to have but it’s incredibly common and causes little to no problems, especially in children. Consultant orthopaedic surgeon and paediatric specialist, Mr Thomas Crompton, addresses whether flat feet are a problem to be concerned about or a human trait we should embrace. Do flat feet require treatment? Flat feet…

Falling flat? Misconceptions about flat feet - Orthopaedic Specialists

Despite the fact the majority of babies born with hip dysplasia can be treated without surgery, there are procedures that still need to be undertaken as soon as possible in order to address the condition, so it doesn’t lead to complications in later life. Top Doctors speak to leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Thomas Crompton, who reiterates the…

Hip dysplasia in newborns - Orthopaedic Specialists

Joint soft tissue pain can severely affect any part of the human body that has experienced injury, or that has been overexerted. In our latest article, highly revered and experienced consultant sport and medicine physician, Dr Shabaaz Mughal offers a comprehensive overview of joint soft tissue pain, including the main symptoms and most effective treatment…

Joint soft tissue pain: a comprehensive, expert overview - Orthopaedic Specialists

British people are at an increased risk of potential serious injury in the celebratory rush to get back to competitive sport post-lockdown. A leading orthopaedic surgeon is predicting an increase in upper limb injuries as people rush back to sports like tennis and golf. Professor Ali Noorani, pictured, Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow…

Shoulder surgeons brace for sports injuries - Orthopaedic Specialists

Platelet-rich Plasma and other biological treatments like BMAC ( Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate) and MFAT ( Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue) are modern treatments which have recently emerged as assistants as well as alternatives to surgery. Experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ali Noorani explains how these treatments could help repair your rotator cuff injury. What is PRP? Our blood…

PRP for rotator cuff injuries - Orthopaedic Specialists

Professor Roger van Riet is a world-renowned elbow surgeon. He is a pioneer in arthroscopic surgery of the elbow and has treated elbow injuries in many international athletes, including Olympic and world champions. He is well recognised for the development of his technique to repair and reconstruct the unstable elbow as well as tendon repairs…

Surgeon in focus – Professor Roger Van Riet - Orthopaedic Specialists

Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique, used by orthopaedic surgeons to look inside the joint. It’s used to diagnose and treat many different elbow joint conditions such as osteoarthritis, locked joints, tennis elbow, elbow stiffness, instability, cartilage injuries and more. Naturally, patients have questions about the procedure. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently…

Elbow arthroscopy FAQs with answers from a specialist: success rate, risks, advantages and more - Orthopaedic Specialists

Arm pain may cause weakness of movement in a part of the arm as well as numbness or pins and needles, which are also felt in the arm or hand. There is often neck pain associated if the pain arises from the spine.Here, one of our top neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener explains the common causes of arm pain and when it might be time to see a…

Common causes of arm pain - Orthopaedic Specialists

The bones that make up the spinal column are cushioned and protected by discs that absorb shocks which may occur from everyday activities, including general lifting and twisting. A slipped disc, or spinal disc prolapse, can cause pain and discomfort if it becomes weak or compresses one of the spinal nerves.We’ve asked one of our expert neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener to explain what happens when…

Slipped disc: how painful is it? - Orthopaedic Specialists

The removal of wisdom teeth is one of the most common surgical procedures now performed in the UK. While the UK gave up routinely removing wisdom teeth in 1998, problems that wisdom teeth cause and impacted wisdom teeth still affect many around the country. Expert oral and maxillofacial surgeon Mr Luke Cascarini explains when wisdom teeth become…

Warning signs of impacted wisdom teeth - Orthopaedic Specialists

Oral cancer has been traditionally very difficult to treat – but could robotic assisted surgery provide the solution? We asked consultant oral and maxilofacial surgeon Mr Luke Cascarini, one of the few surgeons in London offering robotic surgery for head and neck cancer. Robotic surgical techniques are promising because they allow us to access a very small…

Robotics: changing the face of head and neck surgery - Orthopaedic Specialists

TMJ replacement surgery, or total temporomandibular joint replacement is a relatively new surgical procedure that involves replacing the joints between the lower jaw and the base of the skull with custom-made prosthetic joints. Mr Luke Cascarini is one of only a few of the UK specialists able to offer it. How common are jaw problems? Jaw problems are relatively common; these range from mild jaw clicking to…

What is TMJ replacement surgery? - Orthopaedic Specialists

Professor Ali Noorani is a leading orthopaedic consultant specialising in shoulders and elbows at the Upper Limb Service (Shoulder & Elbow) at St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital  and the Barts Health NHS Trust. He is Medical Director and Chairman for Orthopaedic Specialists; President and Chairman for The Harley Street Specialist Hospital, Chief Medical Advisor for JS…

Surgeon in Focus – Professor Ali Noorani - Orthopaedic Specialists

We spoke to consultant orthopaedic surgeon and the Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Specialists, Professor Ali Noorani about the commonest sports injuries of the upper limb and elbows that he treats in his clinic. In this article, he explains just how long injuries such as shoulder dislocations, tennis elbow and rotator cuff tears may take to heal, and how a specialist determines…

Sports injuries of the shoulder or elbow: how long do they take to heal? - Orthopaedic Specialists

Whether you have fallen over and twisted your ankle or landed awkwardly on your foot whilst playing your favourite sport, an ankle injury might leave you swollen or bruised. Do you know what to do in the event of hurting your ankle? One of our top London orthopaedic surgeons Mr Thomas Hester shares his expert knowledge on how to tell whether your ankle…

Swollen and bruised: is my ankle injury serious? - Orthopaedic Specialists

If you have arthritis damage in a specific area of your knee, joint replacement surgery is often suggested. However, recent advances in techniques and a better understanding of the outcomes of joint replacement surgery have led to joint preservation surgery. This procedure allows us to take the pressure off the affected arthritic area to relieve your knee pain,…

Knee osteotomy: what to expect from your knee realignment surgery - Orthopaedic Specialists

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a health problem with a child’s hip joint in which the thighbone (femur) does not sit firmly in the hip socket. In this article, one of our top consultant orthopaedic surgeons, Mr Thomas Crompton, explains how this condition can affect your child, what the symptoms are and the treatments available. What is…

A parent's guide to DDH in babies and young children - Orthopaedic Specialists

Limb lengthening surgery is a specialist procedure. However, if your child will require this surgery you will want to make sure you get in contact with a surgeon who has a lot of experience in using this technique. We spoke to Mr Thomas Crompton, a highly experienced trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, to find out when exactly a child…

Limb lengthening: precise nail surgery - Orthopaedic Specialists

Flat feet affect most young children but nearly all will grow out of it by the time they reach the age of five. For a small minority, however, treatment may be needed if this doesn’t happen and they’re experiencing symptoms such as pain and stiffness or problems with walking and balancing. In this article, Mr Thomas…

Flat feet in kids: does my child need treatment? - Orthopaedic Specialists

In minimally invasive surgery, doctors use a variety of methods to operate with less damage to the body than with traditional open surgery. We spoke to an extremely experienced neurosurgeon, Mrs Anne Mitchener, to find out about non-invasive spine surgery specifically. We learnt about the main conditions this surgery treats, as well as what happens during and after…

Minimally invasive spine surgery: advantages and preparation - Orthopaedic Specialists

The term back pain can be used to describe a range of symptoms that occur from muscle strain or injury to the bone structures or nerves along the spine. Sciatica is a very specific type of pain radiating from the longest nerve in the body, the sciatica nerve, which is distinctively felt in the lower back, buttocks and down the leg and/or foot, and usually occurs on one side of the body. Here, leading neurosurgeon Mrs…

Sciatica vs. back pain: how do they differ? - Orthopaedic Specialists

It is extremely common to suffer an episode of neck pain both acutely, in the short term after an injury or pulled muscle with heavy lifting, for example, or chronically and long term due to degeneration of the tissues or arthritis.We’ve asked one of our expert consultant neurosurgeons Mrs Anne Mitchener to explain just how common neck pain is, whether it can…

Neck pain: is it very common? - Orthopaedic Specialists

Professor Arun Ranganathan is a trauma and orthopaedic spine surgeon at London Spine Care and is one of the UK’s leading spinal surgeons who has operated on international dignitaries, celebrities and professional sportsmen. He works in Barts Health NHS trust and was recently featured on Channel 5’s Operation Live programme, where he performed a spine…

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