Musculoskeletal Health
October 7, 2022
The post-surgery recovery period can be just as important as the surgery itself so we spoke to King Edward VII’s Hospital Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Mark Webb to get his expert advice on what you can do to maximise recovery and get back to normal as soon as possible.
September 27, 2022
If you experience persistent pain in your shoulder that’s stopping you from living your life freely and you’ve tried non-surgical options such as steroid injections, exercise and physiotherapy, you may need a shoulder replacement.
September 21, 2022
We spoke to King Edward VII's Hospital Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Mark Webb, who explained what ACL reconstruction surgery is, how to prepare for surgery, what to expect, recovery time and how to avoid further injuries post-surgery.
Knee replacement surgery is now a relatively common procedure. The average age for a knee replacement is 70, but thanks to improving technology and outcomes, an increasing number of people are choosing to have surgery at a younger age.
Hip pain may be less common in golfers than back, elbow and knee injuries but studies suggest it is one of the top ten problems affecting players and when it strikes, it can seriously impact both your game and quality of life.
March 21, 2022
Bunions are bony lumps that form at the base of the big toe on the inside side of the foot. They can be painful and make wearing certain footwear uncomfortable and sometimes, impossible.
Many people take extreme pleasure from gardening. Pottering around the garden, making it look beautiful so that you can enjoy the fruits of your labour and relax surrounded by nature may be one of your favourite pastimes. But regular weeding, digging, planting, hedge trimming and mowing can cause lower back pain. This pain can become so severe that it prevents you from getting out into the garden and doing what you love.
January 24, 2022
A shoulder replacement can be a life-changing operation and in 2019 there were over 7000 carried out in the UK alone. It can significantly improve your quality of life and can help with persistent shoulder pain that can stop you doing the things you love.
October 5, 2021
The idea of major knee surgery can put golfers off seeking help for knee pain but using the latest surgical techniques, Professor David Barrett, Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon at King Edward VII’s Hospital, says players can be back on form in a matter of weeks
October 5, 2021
In this article, we speak to King Edward VII’s Hospital consultant, Professor David Barrett, about getting back into your favourite sport after lockdown and how to avoid potential injuries.