Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis is one of the most common problems we see. Most people improve with exercise, weight management, and injections into the knee. But some don't — and not everyone wants, or is suitable for, a knee replacement. For these people, a genicular nerve block offers a targeted, non-surgical way to [...]
If you've been told you have hypermobile joints, or you have widespread joint pain that no one has fully explained, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome may be worth considering. EDS is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders that remains significantly underdiagnosed — especially in sports medicine — and a missed or delayed diagnosis can have real [...]
People living with diabetes often experience more than just issues with blood sugar control — many also develop joint pain or stiffness. The connection between diabetes and joint pain is well recognised in sports medicine. High blood glucose levels over time can affect the joints, tendons, and connective tissues, leading to inflammation, stiffness, and [...]
Inflammatory arthritis is a group of autoimmune conditions characterised by joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness — for example, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and reactive arthritis. Early diagnosis matters because it prevents long-term joint damage. An arthritis panel test plays a key role in diagnosing arthritis and distinguishing among its different types. So what are [...]
Recovering from an injury can be frustrating, particularly for athletes and active individuals who want to maintain fitness while allowing their bodies to heal. An innovative rehabilitation tools available today is the anti-gravity treadmill, also known as Alter G training. This specialised equipment enables users to run or walk with reduced weight-bearing stress. Initially [...]
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has become an established injection treatment for arthritis and tendonitis. However, not all PRP systems are equal. The Arthrex ACP Max system delivers a much higher platelet dose than standard PRP — enough to treat most conditions with a single injection. Dr Masci offers Arthrex ACP Max at his London clinics, [...]
We use PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections for arthritis and tendonitis. Because PRP comes from your own blood, what you do before and after the injection can make a real difference to how well it works. So what is the PRP injection recovery time, and what should you do before and after to get the [...]
Cortisone shots offer quick pain relief for joint and tendon problems. How we manage you afterwards depends on factors such as what was injected and how active you were beforehand. So do you need to rest after a cortisone injection, and when can you return to weight training and running? What happens right after [...]
Arthrosamid Injection in London: A Complete Guide Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in the knee. It increasingly affects younger people. Treatment options include exercise, weight loss, medication, injections, and knee replacement. Arthrosamid — a non-degradable hydrogel — now offers longer-lasting pain relief than other injections for many patients. Dr Masci performs [...]
We use a Durolane injection to treat osteoarthritis — the most common form of arthritis. The condition affects the knees, hips, shoulders, thumbs, and other joints. Treatment starts with exercise, weight loss, and medication. When these are not enough, injections come next. Durolane is our preferred first-choice injection for knee arthritis and requires only [...]
