Expert Insights on Orthopaedic health, Injury Recovery, and Joint Care

For people living with advanced knee arthritis, a total knee replacement can be life-changing, restoring movement and easing pain that has built up over years. Today, that well-established operation is…

Rotator cuff problems are one of the most common reasons people seek help for shoulder pain. Knowing what is happening inside the joint can make decisions about scans, physiotherapy, and…

Many people think joint replacement is simply an “age thing.” In reality, the timeline to a hip or knee replacement is influenced by a mix of joint biology, activity demands,…

If you’ve ever felt sharp pain when moving your shoulder, hip, knee, or elbow, you might assume it’s a tendon or muscle strain. But did you know a small, fluid-filled…

Exercise reduces pain by building muscle strength and flexibility, reducing fatigue, lowering pain sensitivity and reducing inflammation. Doctor Lorcan McGonagle of LMcG Orthopaedics shares his tips to stay active when…

Are you a diabetic or obese? Perhaps you are a heavy drinker or smoker? The better the control of your habit and health condition, the better your chances of an…

The glenohumeral joint (shoulder) joint is a ball and socket joint. The ‘ball’ (humeral head) sits inside the socket (glenoid). It facilitates a large range of upper limb motion that…

Traditionally, total knee replacement was the common surgical treatment for severe osteoarthritis of the knee. In total knee replacement, all damaged or worn surfaces of the knee joint are removed…

Instability of the patella (kneecap) can cause pain and prevent normal activities due to a feeling of apprehension that the patella will dislocate. If your doctor recommends surgery, a stabilisation…

Do you have numbness or tingling in one or more of your ring fingers or little fingers? Perhaps you’re experiencing a loss of finger or hand strength. Orthopaedic surgeon Lorcan…