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Feb 21, 2023

Hyaluronic acid injections

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance within our bodies/joints. It is increasingly recognised as an effective treatment option.

Feb 14, 2023

Platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) injections in the knee

A detailed summary of PRP injections and how we provide this service.

Feb 12, 2023

Pain on the outer side of the knee, what are the causes?

Many structures cross the outer aspect of the knee (also called the lateral aspect of the knee). These include ligaments, tendons,...

Feb 12, 2023

Pain at the front of the knee, what are the causes?

What are the causes of pain at the front of the knee? Pain at the front of the knee is not uncommon, particularly in active people. Pain...

Feb 12, 2023

Pain at the inside of the knee, what are the causes?

Pain at the inner aspect of the knee (also referred to as medial knee pain) can be the result of a variety of conditions. It can happen...

Feb 11, 2023

Intra-Articular Durolane Injections for Osteoarthritis

What is intra-articular (joint) Durolane injection? Durolane is a purified form of Hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid is a substance...

Feb 11, 2023

What is a knee ultrasound scan?

What is an ultrasound? Ultrasound is high-frequency sound waves produced by a special machine. They can provide very useful images of the...

Feb 11, 2023

Do I need a knee x-ray for my knee pain?

What is a knee x-ray? A knee x-ray (or knee radiograph) is the black and white image produced by sending an x-ray beam through the area...

Feb 11, 2023

Knee pain; choosing the right scan!

What are the different types of scans used to assess for knee pain? The main types of scans used to assess knee pain are x-rays...

Feb 7, 2023

Stages of knee arthritis

What are the stages of knee joint arthritis? Knee joint osteoarthritis is the most common disease affecting the musculoskeletal system,...

Feb 7, 2023

What is knee aspiration?

When there is excess fluid within the knee, this is referred to as joint effusion. It can result in knee swelling, pain and restriction...

Jan 24, 2023

Ultrasound-Guided Knee Corticosteroid Injection

What is a steroid/cortisone injection? Corticosteroid (cortisone) is a well-established anti-inflammatory medicine routinely used to...