hip replacement
Hip replacement surgery (or hip arthroplasty) is a medical procedure where a worn-out or damaged hip joint is replaced with an artificial one. Over time, wear and tear or conditions like arthritis can make the hip joint painful, stiff and less effective, making simple tasks like walking or climbing stairs incredibly painful and difficult. The operation involves removing the damaged parts of your hip joint and replacing them with synthetic parts made from metal, plastic, or ceramic materials. This not only alleviates pain but also improves both function, mobility and quality of life.
The surgery usually takes a few hours and you'll likely be under regional anaesthesia (a type of anaesthetic where you can’t feel anything below your waist- and patients are often asleep), so you won't feel a thing during the procedure. Afterwards, you'll need some time to recover and physiotherapy to get you moving comfortably again. While it may sound intimidating, hip replacement surgery is a common and highly effective treatment that has helped millions get back on their feet, regaining their independence, function, mobility and significantly improving their quality of life.
knee replacement
Knee replacement surgery, also known as knee arthroplasty, is a procedure where a surgeon removes the damaged parts of your knee joint and replaces them with artificial components.
During the procedure, you'll usually be under regional anaesthesia (a type of anaesthetic where you can’t feel anything below your waist- and patients are often asleep), so you don't feel a thing. The surgeon makes an incision to expose the knee joint, takes out the damaged areas, and fits the new artificial parts. These artificial components are often made of metal and plastic, designed to mimic the natural movement of the knee. Once everything's in place, the incision is closed up, and you'll be moved to recovery. It's a very common operation and has a high success rate for improving mobility and reducing pain. Afterwards, you'll need some physiotherapy to get you back on your feet and get the best outcome from your new knee.
knee ARTHROSCOPY
Knee arthroscopy (or key hole knee surgery) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that allows surgeons to take a closer look at what's going on inside your knee joint.
The surgeon uses a small camera to look around the whole of the knee joint. It is classed as a diagnostic and also potentially therapeutic procedure. Surgeons make a small incision and insert a pencil-sized instrument called an arthroscope, equipped with a camera, to get a clear view of the knee's interior.
This procedure is often recommended for diagnosing and treating a range of knee problems, such as torn meniscus, inflamed synovial tissue, or loose fragments of bone or cartilage. Because the incisions are small, patients usually experience less pain and a quicker recovery time compared to open-knee surgery. Knee arthroscopy is usually a day case procedure where patients have their surgery and go home on the same day. It is normally performed under general anaesthetic so you would be asleep throughout the whole procedure.
You're likely to be up and moving much sooner, often on the same day of the surgery, which makes it a popular choice for both doctors and patients alike.
hip and knee injection
HIP INJECTION
The hip injection is a common way of confirming that the patient’s problem is arising from the hip joint and can also give long lasting pain relief. This is a procedure that is done under local anaesthetic and takes approximately 15 minutes. This needs to be done under X-ray guidance to ensure that the injection goes into the correct area of the hip joint
KNEE INJECTION
Knee injections are often useful to confirm that pain is definitely arising from inside the knee joint and these can sometimes give long lasting and effective pain relief if done correctly for the appropriate reasons.
