In arthritis, the cartilage lining on the ends of the bones is thinner than normal or completely absent. The degree of cartilage damage and inflammation varies with the type and stage of arthritis. The capsule of the arthritic knee is thickened. The joint space is narrowed and irregular in outline; this can be seen in Continue Reading
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Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder problems are common and often under-diagnosed, however once diagnosed can be treated effectively
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Hip Replacement
A hip replacement is a common type of surgery where a damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one (known as a prosthesis). The hips The hip joint is one of the largest joints in the human body and is what is known as a “ball and socket joint”. In a healthy hip joint, the Continue Reading
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