When Is ACL Reconstruction Surgery Needed?
A sudden twist, a pop in the knee and swelling that follows within hours can change far more than a weekend match. An anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, injury may affect confidence on stairs, work that involves standing, caring for family and the ability to return...
When a Sports Injury Needs Specialist Care
A sports injury is not always dramatic. It may begin as a knee that swells after a weekend football match, a shoulder that catches during a tennis serve, or ankle pain that persists long after an awkward landing. For active people, the uncertainty can be as...
When Should You See an Orthopaedic Surgeon?
A twisted knee during football, shoulder pain that interrupts sleep, or a wrist that remains swollen weeks after a fall can all raise the same question: is it time to see an orthopaedic surgeon? The answer is not always that surgery is needed. Often, specialist...
