Wrist pain can be mild or severe, or something in between. It can be the result of a trauma fracture, a sprain, some kind of repetitive strain injury or one of a number of possible conditions, both common and rare. Without a diagnosis it is impossible to tell what is causing your wrist pain, which…
Few procedures have the potential to be so life-changing as joint replacement surgery. It is offered to patients with severe arthritis who may have spent years in pain and with declining mobility. As quality of life diminishes and worsening symptoms make it harder and harder to continuing doing the things you enjoy., some people may…
If you are due to undergo orthopaedic surgery, did you know there are things you can do both beforehand and afterwards to support yourself to make a good recovery? Patients at York Orthopaedics receive detailed advice about the importance of good prehabilitation and rehabilitation to ensure the best possible outcomes from their surgery. This blog…
While there are now many effective treatments for sporting injuries of all kinds, in this article we will consider how you can avoid becoming injured in the first place. With Summer just around the corner, now is the ideal time to prepare for different sports and fitness activities. Because, while it’s not always possible to…
Arthritis is a condition that affects around 10 million people in the UK. There are many different types of arthritis but the most common is osteoarthritis – also called ‘wear and tear’ arthritis because it tends to be linked to ageing. Around 8.75 percent of people in the UK see a doctor for osteoarthritis symptoms.…
Welcome to our new Latest News page! Future articles will aim to build on the following: Getting to know us We are a team of highly experienced orthopaedic and surgical consultants, each with our own area of expertise. This enables us to share our knowledge and consult with colleagues on the more complex cases, so…
