Knee replacements are a standard orthopaedic procedure to treat knee arthritis. While 80% of patients with a knee replacement report good results, about 15-20% struggle with ongoing pain after a knee replacement. We use cortisone injections to treat pain and inflammation from knee arthritis. So, can you get a cortisone injection after a knee [...]
We use hyaluronic acid injections to reduce arthritis pain. Durolane is a type of hyaluronic acid widely used by doctors. Some reports suggest Durolane has more side effects than other types of hyaluronic acid. However, a new study contradicts this claim. What are Durolane side effects, and is severe pain after Durolane injection common? [...]
The proximal tibiofibular joint is a less common source of pain outside the knee. It is often overlooked as the cause of lateral knee pain as the knee joint and tendon structures are close by. What are the possible causes of fibular head pain, and what can we do? What is the proximal tibiofibular [...]
Hyaluronic acid injections are commonly used for knee arthritis. While different factors affect the effectiveness of these injections for knee arthritis, an essential element is post-injection aftercare. This blog outlines what you should do after knee gel injections to get the most out of your injection. What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid, a [...]
Arthritis occurs when the cartilage of the joint wears away, exposing bone. This bone exposure leads to pain, swelling, and reduced function. Generally, simple treatments such as exercise, medications, and weight loss have the best effect on arthritis. However, we use knee injections for arthritis in London to help these simple treatments in complex [...]
The location of the pain can indicate its potential causes. When doctors assess your knee, they consider possible diagnosis based on the pain's location- inside, outside, above, below, or on top of the kneecap. So, you can use a knee pain location or area chart to find out possible causes. The knee joint is [...]
The knee is complex consisting of a hinge joint surrounded by tendons at the front, sides, and back. So is it any wonder we are prone to knee tendon injury? This blog explores knee tendon injuries which are common, and how to manage them. How does a knee tendon injury happen? Most cases [...]
Fluid on the knee, also called a knee effusion or water on the knee, can be a painful condition with fluid build up in and around the knee joint. Generally, we treat fluid on the knee with simple strategies such as ice, medication, and a compression wrap. However, sometimes we must drain fluid from [...]
Medial collateral ligament tears cause pain and swelling inside the knee. Generally, MCL injuries settle with a period of bracing and rehab. However, in some cases, the healing of an MCL tear is complicated by calcification, also known as Pellegrini stieda syndrome. What is a Pellegrini-Stieda lesion, and how do we treat it? What [...]
Generally, most people with knee arthritis or meniscal tears develop pain from a flare of arthritis. However, knee pain in people with arthritis is sometimes secondary to bone breakdown or insufficiency fracture. This condition is often termed a subchondral insufficiency fracture but used to be referred to as osteonecrosis or SONK. So, what is [...]
