Doctors
Prof. Paul Lee
Doctors
Tanvi Verma
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Back and Neck Pain
Specialties
Cartilage
Specialties
Knee
Specialties
Spine
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From Cortisone to Arthrosamid®: Modern Solutions for Knee Pain
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Prof. Paul Lee
26/8/2024
From Cortisone to Arthrosamid®: Modern Solutions for Knee Pain
Introduction to Arthrosamid® Knee Injection: Alleviating Knee Pain and Restoring MobilityKnee pain is a common issue that can significantly impact your daily activities and overall quality of life. One of the newer treatment options available is the Arthrosamid® knee injection. Arthrosamid® is an injectable hydrogel designed to provide long-term painIntroduction to Arthrosamid® Knee Injection: Alleviating Knee Pain and Restoring MobilityKnee pain is a common issue that can significantly impact your daily activities and overall quality of life. One of the newer treatment options available is the Arthrosamid® knee injection. Arthrosamid® is an injectable hydrogel designed to provide long-term pain relief for people suffering from knee osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint conditions. Osteoarthritis, often the underlying cause of knee pain, is characterised by the breakdown of cartilage, leading to pain, swelling, and reduced mobility. Symptoms include persistent knee pain, stiffness, and difficulty walking or performing everyday tasks. Diagnosis typically involves a physical exam, patient history, and imaging tests such as X-rays or MRIs. Understanding Arthrosamid® Knee Injection: What to Expect Arthrosamid® is a new treatment designed to alleviate knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This injectable hydrogel is administered di...
Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis: How Hormones Play a Crucial Role
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Tanvi Verma
10/8/2024
Early Warning Signs of Osteoporosis: How Hormones Play a Crucial Role
Understanding the connection between hormones and osteoporosis is crucial for early intervention and effective management. Hormonal imbalances, such as reduced oestrogen levels in women during menopause, significantly impact bone density and increase the risk of fractures. This article explores the role of hormones in osteoporosis, early warning signs, treatment optionsUnderstanding the connection between hormones and osteoporosis is crucial for early intervention and effective management. Hormonal imbalances, such as reduced oestrogen levels in women during menopause, significantly impact bone density and increase the risk of fractures. This article explores the role of hormones in osteoporosis, early warning signs, treatment options including hormone replacement therapy, and preventive measures. Learn about the importance of regular bone density screenings, a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, and staying physically active. Early detection and management can improve quality of life and prevent severe complications.
Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation: How It Regrows Knee Cartilage Without Surgery
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Tanvi Verma
4/8/2024
Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation: How It Regrows Knee Cartilage Without Surgery
Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation offers a minimally invasive solution for repairing knee cartilage damage. This revolutionary procedure uses healthy cartilage from a non-weight-bearing part of the knee to restore the damaged area, promoting natural healing and reducing the need for extensive surgery. Ideal for young adults, but adaptable for older patients,Osteochondral Autograft Transplantation offers a minimally invasive solution for repairing knee cartilage damage. This revolutionary procedure uses healthy cartilage from a non-weight-bearing part of the knee to restore the damaged area, promoting natural healing and reducing the need for extensive surgery. Ideal for young adults, but adaptable for older patients, this technique can address issues related to sports injuries, arthritis, or trauma. Learn about the recovery process, potential complications, and the importance of early intervention in maintaining joint health. Discover how this advanced treatment can enhance mobility and reduce pain effectively.
Understanding Knee Cartilage Damage: Signs, Symptoms, and Healing Processes
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Tanvi Verma
3/8/2024
Understanding Knee Cartilage Damage: Signs, Symptoms, and Healing Processes
Navigate the complex journey of knee cartilage damage recovery with our comprehensive guide. Understand symptoms like inner knee pain, stiffness, and swelling, and explore effective recovery steps including physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and potential surgical options. Learn how to manage side effects, prevent further damage, and enhance knee health naturally.Navigate the complex journey of knee cartilage damage recovery with our comprehensive guide. Understand symptoms like inner knee pain, stiffness, and swelling, and explore effective recovery steps including physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and potential surgical options. Learn how to manage side effects, prevent further damage, and enhance knee health naturally. Gain insights on early intervention, frequently asked questions, and the significance of maintaining a healthy weight and exercise routine. Essential for patients aiming to regain mobility and reduce pain, this guide covers every aspect crucial for a successful recovery.
Nutrition Explained: Impacts, Recovery, and Prevention Tips
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Tanvi Verma
2/8/2024
Nutrition Explained: Impacts, Recovery, and Prevention Tips
Optimise your health with balanced nutrition! Discover how essential nutrients support growth, immunity, and overall wellbeing. Learn the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of poor nutrition, as well as recovery strategies. Understand the impact of diet on chronic diseases and bone health, and get tips on early intervention and prevention. SeekOptimise your health with balanced nutrition! Discover how essential nutrients support growth, immunity, and overall wellbeing. Learn the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of poor nutrition, as well as recovery strategies. Understand the impact of diet on chronic diseases and bone health, and get tips on early intervention and prevention. Seek professional guidance for personalised nutritional advice and explore supplements for joint pain and inflammation. Take charge of your health today!
Understanding MACI Surgery: Knee Cartilage Restoration for Long-term Pain Relief
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Tanvi Verma
1/8/2024
Understanding MACI Surgery: Knee Cartilage Restoration for Long-term Pain Relief
Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) is a groundbreaking knee cartilage repair method that utilises a patient’s own cultured cartilage cells on a specialised scaffold. This two-stage procedure effectively addresses knee cartilage defects caused by injury or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Symptoms such as persistent pain, swelling, and reduced mobility oftenMatrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) is a groundbreaking knee cartilage repair method that utilises a patient’s own cultured cartilage cells on a specialised scaffold. This two-stage procedure effectively addresses knee cartilage defects caused by injury or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Symptoms such as persistent pain, swelling, and reduced mobility often necessitate MRI and arthroscopic evaluations to determine MACI suitability. Despite mild short-term side effects like swelling and pain, the treatment has shown significant promise in restoring knee function. Recovery includes a structured rehabilitation programme, crucial for optimal outcomes. Early intervention and maintaining a healthy lifestyle can prevent further cartilage damage. Proper aftercare minimises risks, ensuring successful recovery and improved quality of life.
The Fastest Way to Relieve Knee Pain and Recognize Cartilage Damage Signs
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Tanvi Verma
31/7/2024
The Fastest Way to Relieve Knee Pain and Recognize Cartilage Damage Signs
Knee cartilage damage can cause significant pain and mobility issues, especially among ladies, athletes, and the elderly. Early signs include consistent pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Recognising symptoms such as 'knee hurts when bending and straightening' can lead to early intervention and better outcomes. Untreated damage mayKnee cartilage damage can cause significant pain and mobility issues, especially among ladies, athletes, and the elderly. Early signs include consistent pain, swelling, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. Recognising symptoms such as 'knee hurts when bending and straightening' can lead to early intervention and better outcomes. Untreated damage may result in complications like osteoarthritis and joint instability. Effective recovery combines rest, physical therapy, and possibly surgery, with full recovery taking 6-9 months. Preventive measures like maintaining a healthy weight and regular exercise are essential. Discover how to identify, treat, and prevent knee cartilage damage for improved joint health.
Healing Knee Cartilage Damage: The Role of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
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Tanvi Verma
30/7/2024
Healing Knee Cartilage Damage: The Role of Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
Discover how Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) offers a cutting-edge solution for knee cartilage damage caused by injuries or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Learn about the stages of ACI, from cartilage biopsy and cell cultivation to implantation, and explore its benefits in regenerating cartilage, reducing pain, and restoring knee function. UnderstandDiscover how Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI) offers a cutting-edge solution for knee cartilage damage caused by injuries or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis. Learn about the stages of ACI, from cartilage biopsy and cell cultivation to implantation, and explore its benefits in regenerating cartilage, reducing pain, and restoring knee function. Understand potential complications, recovery phases, and the importance of early diagnosis and rehabilitation. Find answers to common questions about ACI and preventive measures for future knee health. #KneeCartilageRepair #AutologousChondrocyteImplantation #ACI #KneePainRelief #OrthopaedicSurgery
Navigating Knee Cartilage Injuries: Symptoms, Recovery Time, and Exercises
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Tanvi Verma
25/7/2024
Navigating Knee Cartilage Injuries: Symptoms, Recovery Time, and Exercises
Introduction to Knee Cartilage Injuries A knee cartilage injury can be a troubling and painful experience that affects your daily activities. The cartilage in the knee acts as a cushion and enables smooth movement of the joint. Common causes of knee cartilage injuries include trauma from sports, falls, or accidents.Introduction to Knee Cartilage Injuries A knee cartilage injury can be a troubling and painful experience that affects your daily activities. The cartilage in the knee acts as a cushion and enables smooth movement of the joint. Common causes of knee cartilage injuries include trauma from sports, falls, or accidents. Sometimes, they can also result from repetitive strain or age-related wear and tear. Initial symptoms typically include knee pain, swelling, and difficulty in moving the knee. Diagnosis usually involves a physical examination and imaging tests like MRI or X-ray. Understanding Knee Cartilage Injuries Injuries to knee cartilage occur when the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones in the knee joint is damaged. This damage can range from small tears to significant areas of cartilage loss. A meniscus tear is a common type of knee cartilage injury where the crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee tears. It's crucial to understand that these injuries can severely impact your m...
Understanding Meniscus Repair Surgery: Treatment Options and Long-term Benefits
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Tanvi Verma
21/7/2024
Understanding Meniscus Repair Surgery: Treatment Options and Long-term Benefits
Meniscus repair surgery, often performed arthroscopically, aims to mend the damaged meniscus, improving knee function and long-term joint health. Techniques like arthroscopic repair, meniscectomy, and meniscus transplant address various severities of damage. Recovery time varies, and physical therapy is typically needed. While risks exist, benefits include lasting pain relief andMeniscus repair surgery, often performed arthroscopically, aims to mend the damaged meniscus, improving knee function and long-term joint health. Techniques like arthroscopic repair, meniscectomy, and meniscus transplant address various severities of damage. Recovery time varies, and physical therapy is typically needed. While risks exist, benefits include lasting pain relief and potentially delaying knee replacement. Consult an orthopaedic specialist to determine suitability for meniscus repair, meniscectomy, or transplant. Choose MSK Doctors for expert, patient-centred care and advanced surgical solutions.
Advanced Surgical Treatments for Knee Cartilage Repair: Enhancing Joint Health and Mobility
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Tanvi Verma
20/7/2024
Advanced Surgical Treatments for Knee Cartilage Repair: Enhancing Joint Health and Mobility
Discover advanced surgical treatments for knee cartilage repair at MSK Doctors. Learn about microfracture surgery, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), osteochondral autograft transplantation (OATS), and meniscus repair. These cutting-edge procedures help reduce pain, improve mobility, and offer long-term relief. Understand the importance of knee cartilage, its role in joint health, andDiscover advanced surgical treatments for knee cartilage repair at MSK Doctors. Learn about microfracture surgery, autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI), osteochondral autograft transplantation (OATS), and meniscus repair. These cutting-edge procedures help reduce pain, improve mobility, and offer long-term relief. Understand the importance of knee cartilage, its role in joint health, and how these treatments can enhance your quality of life. Find answers to frequently asked questions about recovery, risks, and effectiveness. Book a consultation with our orthopaedic specialists to see if you're a candidate for surgery. Explore more to safeguard your joint health today.
Ultimate Guide to Knee Cartilage Repair: Modern Biological Treatments Explained by MSK Doctors
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Tanvi Verma
19/7/2024
Ultimate Guide to Knee Cartilage Repair: Modern Biological Treatments Explained by MSK Doctors
Discover the latest advancements in knee cartilage repair at MSK Doctors. Our comprehensive guide explores biological treatments like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, Stem Cell Therapy, Hyaluronic Acid Injections, and Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI). Learn how these minimally invasive techniques utilise the body's natural healing processes to repair damaged cartilage, reduceDiscover the latest advancements in knee cartilage repair at MSK Doctors. Our comprehensive guide explores biological treatments like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, Stem Cell Therapy, Hyaluronic Acid Injections, and Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI). Learn how these minimally invasive techniques utilise the body's natural healing processes to repair damaged cartilage, reduce pain, and improve mobility. Understand the importance of knee cartilage, the benefits of biological treatments, and frequently asked questions. With a patient-centred approach, MSK Doctors aim to improve your quality of life and delay the need for knee replacement surgery.
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