Hip Replacement – Infection

Hip Replacement – Infection

by | Apr 16, 2019

Infected Hip Replacement This is one of the most difficult areas to deal with. An infected hip replacement is a disaster for everyone involved; patients, nurses, doctors alike. An artificial hip has no blood supply, therefore antibiotics cannot penetrate it to remove...
Snapping Hip

Snapping Hip

by | Apr 16, 2019

What is snapping hip syndrome? Snapping hip syndrome is a medical condition characterised by a snapping or popping sensation as the hip is bent up or straightened. How does it occur? It occurs when tendons have become thickened (often due to exercise) and they catch...
Patellofemoral Dysfunction

Patellofemoral Dysfunction

by | Apr 4, 2019

What is Anterior knee pain / Patellofemoral dysfunction? Anterior knee pain is the umbrella term to cover a wide range of conditions where there are symptoms from the knee cap (patella) and/or just behind it. When we bend and straighten the knee, the patella glides in...