EDUCATION AND MEDIA

This section of the site contains information on upcoming educational events, seminars & talks by Gorav Datta, as well as links to media coverage and our informational blog posts providing further information on Hip, Knee & Pelvis conditions & surgeries, Q&A Sessions and more…

EVENTS

Information on upcoming events will be displayed below, if there’s nothing here be sure to check back soon to see if we’ve any places available for our future events.

REVOLUTIONARY NEW JAB TO FIGHT ARTHRITIS

The technique should cost just a few hundred pounds and could be widely used across the country within two years, said consultant orthopaedic surgeon Gorav Datta, of Southampton General Hospital, who is leading the research (Express, 2014)

‘OVER-ZEALOUS’ PERSONAL TRAINERS ARE WREAKING HAVOK ON YOUNG PEOPLE’S JOINT

The pioneering study, led by Gorav Datta, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, involves 60 patients between 18 and 75 years at Southampton General Hospital. (Please be aware this study is no longer active)

SURGEONS CREATE ‘NEW’ KNEE OPERATION TO HELP ARTHRITIS

The video, courtesy of University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust, talks through how the operation works with surgeon Mr Gorav Datta (ITV, 2014)

 

PATCH MADE OF YOUR STEM CELLS COULD REVOLUTIONISE KNEE TREATMENT

KNEE TREATMENT

Around 110,000 knee replacements are performed in the UK each year, mainly as a result of osteoarthritis. This is when the cartilage degrades so bone grinds on bone, causing pain (Daily Mail, Dec 2019) 

HOW CELLS FROM YOUR PELVIS CAN REPAIR THOSE CREAKY KNEES

Primarily, this operation is for people who have injured their knee through sport, or a fall (The Dailymail, 2014)

BLOGS

MAKO Robotic Surgery

MAKO Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery has recently been introduced to the Nuffield Wessex Hospital - Mr Datta is now...

High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) and Biological Knee  Replacements

High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO) and Biological Knee Replacements

Hip replacement is the most successful joint replacement performed. It is done for end stage arthritis in the hip where symptoms of hip pain cause disability and loss of independence. A useful guide to hip symptoms is the Oxford Hip Score.

Biological Cartilage Regeneration

Biological Cartilage Regeneration

Hip replacement is the most successful joint replacement performed. It is done for end stage arthritis in the hip where symptoms of hip pain cause disability and loss of independence. A useful guide to hip symptoms is the Oxford Hip Score.

Hip Replacement

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is the most successful joint replacement performed. It is done for end stage arthritis in the hip where symptoms of hip pain cause disability and loss of independence. A useful guide to hip symptoms is the Oxford Hip Score.

Biological knee replacement

Biological knee replacement

Tissue engineering techniques are improving now to the point where larger areas of joint damage can be treated. End-stage arthritis with severe pain is treated with knee replacement surgery where either part or whole of the joint is replaced with an artificial material. Joint replacement is a very successful operation in those with a relatively low level of function.

Injury Free Running

Injury Free Running

The popularity of running is on the rise. From a short run round the block for fitness to running a marathon it is important to look after yourself and your joints. Of course this isn’t (or shouldn’t be) limited to the immediate pre and post run warm up and cool down, looking after your joints, muscles and general health is of the upmost importance all year round.

Hip Replacement – Which Implant?

Hip Replacement – Which Implant?

Having a hip replacement is a big decision. You not only have to think about the operation and immediate post-operative recovery, but also the longer term effects. There are approximately 160,000 Hip replacement operations carried out in England and Wales every year so are common practice for most Hip Surgeons, however each replacement done should be tailored to the patient and their needs.

Post Operative Physiotherapy

Post Operative Physiotherapy

The first ‘phase’ of your post-operative physiotherapy will often be to build up the muscle tone and strength around the joint before progressing to more involved activities. Physiotherapists can also show you exercises that you can do in the comfort of your own home. In the unfortunate event that you do run into difficulty or don’t progress and recover as well as is expected, your physiotherapist can also alert your surgeon.

Hip surgery is on the increase

Hip surgery is on the increase

Hip Surgery is on the increase. Upon first reading or hearing this sentence, many people will automatically think of total hip replacements. In fact Hip Arthroscopy (the second most commonly performed hip procedure)has also had a sharp rise in the number of operations performed.

Hip Pain

Hip Pain

This might sound like a silly question. Hip pain is pain felt in the hip surely!? In fact true hip pain is usually felt in the groin! Hip pain is a common problem that can lead to disability. It is important that a thorough and correct assessment is carried out in order to help with an accurate diagnosis. Although physical examination is an important part of diagnosing hip conditions, the use of imaging (X-ray/MRI/CT) is crucial to aiding this diagnosis.

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