The Fat Pad, Hoffa’s Fat Pad, Infrapatellar Fat Pad… All these terms are synonyms for a normal anatomical structure in the front of the knee that can cause problems amongst athletes of all ages. As always, understanding what you are dealing with is the first step to getting better.
Heel pain is a very common symptom and normally resolves within a very short period of time without any formal treatment. However, if the pain continues, you should see a specialist to get a formal diagnosis so that the actual cause of the pain can be treated promptly.
Running can be great exercise, but as all runners know, you can expect to get some aches and pains along the way. Hip pain is a frequent issue for runners, particularly if you are covering a lot of miles. There are a number of potential causes – fortunately there are things you can do to…
It is common for patients to come to clinic having been told they have a Baker’s Cyst. Normally the diagnosis has been made by a General Practitioner, or the cyst has been found incidentally when an MRI or Ultrasound scan was performed on the knee for other reasons. Naturally this can lead to concern and…
Find out in in this short article about Proximal Medial Gastrocnemius Release (PMGR), what it is, what are the risks and how can treatment help.
Around 9% of adults in the UK over 45 have some hip osteoarthritis. It is a really common problem and one of the main questions those who have it is “why me?”, closely followed by “what do I do about it?”
We commonly see patients who wonder if they might have a plica in their knee that is causing anterior knee pain. Knee Plica Syndrome is a commonly diagnosed but an often poorly understood condition. In this post we aim to demystify it; explain what it is, describe the tests that may be needed to diagnose…
The Achilles tendon is an important structure at the back of the heel that joins the calf muscle to the foot. It enables you to push off when you walk. It is most commonly injured during sporting activities but you have the potential to injure it it whenever you ‘push off’ with your foot. People…
If you have done any research on hip replacement, you will realise that there are lots of choices about which implants to use and how they are put in your body. Use this short guide to develop your understanding of the implant that your surgeon may recommend for you.