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Who treats tennis elbow and what to ask
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Miss Sophie Harris
18/7/2026
Who treats tennis elbow and what to ask
Tennis elbow is tendinopathy, not inflammation: small tears in the ECRB tendon accumulate faster than the tissue repairs itself, and progressive eccentric loading stimulates remodelling whereas rest prolongs recovery.Tennis elbow is tendinopathy, not inflammation: small tears in the ECRB tendon accumulate faster than the tissue repairs itself, and progressive eccentric loading stimulates remodelling whereas rest prolongs recovery.
ChondroFiller and Arthrosamid serve different knee conditions
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Miss Sophie Harris
14/7/2026
ChondroFiller and Arthrosamid serve different knee conditions
ChondroFiller recruits progenitor cells to rebuild focal cartilage defects, whilst Arthrosamid provides permanent cushioning for diffuse osteoarthritis by integrating into the joint capsule; the choice between them follows from what MRI reveals about the damage pattern, not from symptom severity.ChondroFiller recruits progenitor cells to rebuild focal cartilage defects, whilst Arthrosamid provides permanent cushioning for diffuse osteoarthritis by integrating into the joint capsule; the choice between them follows from what MRI reveals about the damage pattern, not from symptom severity.
Hip osteoarthritis treatment before replacement surgery
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Miss Sophie Harris
12/7/2026
Hip osteoarthritis treatment before replacement surgery
UK clinical guidance requires documented completion of conservative care — physiotherapy, weight management, analgesia — before accepting a total hip replacement referral. Surgical timing is determined by functional impact, not imaging severity.UK clinical guidance requires documented completion of conservative care — physiotherapy, weight management, analgesia — before accepting a total hip replacement referral. Surgical timing is determined by functional impact, not imaging severity.
When hip pain needs a specialist
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Miss Sophie Harris
11/7/2026
When hip pain needs a specialist
Hip pain persisting beyond two weeks, disrupting sleep or preventing stairs and dressing, warrants GP assessment; specialist referral typically requires prior documentation of 8–12 weeks of conservative management.Hip pain persisting beyond two weeks, disrupting sleep or preventing stairs and dressing, warrants GP assessment; specialist referral typically requires prior documentation of 8–12 weeks of conservative management.
Who treats rotator cuff tears on the NHS
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Miss Sophie Harris
8/7/2026
Who treats rotator cuff tears on the NHS
Rotator cuff surgery is done by a trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, but most NHS patients see a physiotherapist first, as the system routes by age and tear type: traumatic under-70 cases go to surgeons, degenerative over-70 cases start with physiotherapy.Rotator cuff surgery is done by a trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, but most NHS patients see a physiotherapist first, as the system routes by age and tear type: traumatic under-70 cases go to surgeons, degenerative over-70 cases start with physiotherapy.
Which specialist to see first for sudden wrist pain
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Miss Sophie Harris
7/7/2026
Which specialist to see first for sudden wrist pain
The right specialist for wrist pain depends on symptom type: inflammatory symptoms point to rheumatology, mechanical symptoms to orthopaedic surgery, overuse symptoms to physiotherapy.The right specialist for wrist pain depends on symptom type: inflammatory symptoms point to rheumatology, mechanical symptoms to orthopaedic surgery, overuse symptoms to physiotherapy.
Which specialist treats sciatica and when to escalate
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Miss Sophie Harris
6/7/2026
Which specialist treats sciatica and when to escalate
Most sciatica improves within 4–6 weeks at home, but the condition is frequently misattributed to nerve compression when other causes are responsible. The right specialist at the right care stage—not the 'best' specialist—determines whether treatment accelerates recovery or stalls it.Most sciatica improves within 4–6 weeks at home, but the condition is frequently misattributed to nerve compression when other causes are responsible. The right specialist at the right care stage—not the 'best' specialist—determines whether treatment accelerates recovery or stalls it.
Which specialist to see for a meniscus tear
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Miss Sophie Harris
5/7/2026
Which specialist to see for a meniscus tear
For degenerative meniscus tears, recent evidence shows surgery offers no advantage over physiotherapy; for traumatic tears without mechanical instability, six months of conservative management must precede any orthopaedic referral. Urgent specialist assessment is reserved for locked knees, acute injuries in younger patients within three to eight weeks of injury, and…For degenerative meniscus tears, recent evidence shows surgery offers no advantage over physiotherapy; for traumatic tears without mechanical instability, six months of conservative management must precede any orthopaedic referral. Urgent specialist assessment is reserved for locked knees, acute injuries in younger patients within three to eight weeks of injury, and persistent mechanical symptoms.
Choosing a specialist for supraspinatus tendinopathy
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Miss Sophie Harris
4/7/2026
Choosing a specialist for supraspinatus tendinopathy
Most UK patients with supraspinatus tendinopathy can self-refer directly to a specialist MSK physiotherapist without a GP appointment; the first appointment is a clinical assessment identifying factors maintaining tendon irritation rather than simply an exercise handout.Most UK patients with supraspinatus tendinopathy can self-refer directly to a specialist MSK physiotherapist without a GP appointment; the first appointment is a clinical assessment identifying factors maintaining tendon irritation rather than simply an exercise handout.
ChondroFiller vs PRP for focal cartilage defects
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Miss Sophie Harris
3/7/2026
ChondroFiller vs PRP for focal cartilage defects
Focal cartilage defects and diffuse cartilage loss are different problems requiring different solutions. ChondroFiller, a collagen scaffold, physically occupies and stabilises focal voids, recruiting repair cells over 12–24 months. PRP releases growth factors to reduce inflammation but cannot fill a structural gap. Imaging reveals which mechanism addresses the patient's underlying…Focal cartilage defects and diffuse cartilage loss are different problems requiring different solutions. ChondroFiller, a collagen scaffold, physically occupies and stabilises focal voids, recruiting repair cells over 12–24 months. PRP releases growth factors to reduce inflammation but cannot fill a structural gap. Imaging reveals which mechanism addresses the patient's underlying problem.
ChondroFiller or Arthrosamid for your knee
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Miss Sophie Harris
2/7/2026
ChondroFiller or Arthrosamid for your knee
ChondroFiller repairs focal cartilage defects via a collagen scaffold, and Arthrosamid provides cushioning by integrating into the synovial lining — because they target different anatomical structures, the MRI scan, not patient preference, determines which injection is appropriate.ChondroFiller repairs focal cartilage defects via a collagen scaffold, and Arthrosamid provides cushioning by integrating into the synovial lining — because they target different anatomical structures, the MRI scan, not patient preference, determines which injection is appropriate.
Early signs your hip may need a replacement
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Miss Sophie Harris
27/6/2026
Early signs your hip may need a replacement
Hip replacement is determined by quality-of-life impact—how much the joint restricts sleep, movement, and daily function—rather than by age or imaging; it sits at the end of a care pathway, reached only after conservative measures fail.Hip replacement is determined by quality-of-life impact—how much the joint restricts sleep, movement, and daily function—rather than by age or imaging; it sits at the end of a care pathway, reached only after conservative measures fail.
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