This article provides information on surgery for bunions. For more general information: Bunions.Most people with bunions find pain relief with simple treatments to reduce pressure on the big toe, such as wearing wider shoes or using pads in their shoes. However, if these measures do not relieve your symptoms, your
Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM The elbow is an extremely fragile part of the human body and can become inflamed and severely swollen if not taken care of properly. Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that can affect the elbow and can occur quite frequently if we bang our elbow off firm objects. Here to talk us through the
Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM Trauma is the most common cause of death for individuals aged below 45 years and is the third most common cause of death regardless of age after heart disease and cancer. There are three different kinds of trauma, one being complex trauma. Expert consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Mohamed Imam provides us with a
Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM Bones make up the skeleton of the body. They provide us with the ability to lift our body up against gravity and move around, interacting with our environment. A crack or a break in a bone is a fracture. In this second article of a series
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Virtual reality for shoulder surgery: what you should know Top Doctors recently spoke to revered consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Mohamed Imam, who, in this article here below, outlines the main benefits relating to the use of robotics when performing shoulder surgery. What are the benefits of using robotics and virtual
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Written by: PROFESSOR MOHAMED IMAM Once a complex trauma injury has been assessed, it will need to be treated. Surgery may not always be required, but sometimes it is the only option. Highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Mohamed Imam enlightens us on what to expect for complex trauma treatment in this final article of his complex
An olecranon (oh-LEK-rah-nun) fracture is a break in the bony tip of the elbow. This pointy segment of bone is part of the ulna, one of the three bones that come together to form the elbow joint.The olecranon is positioned directly under the skin of the elbow, without much protection
Ankle sprains are common injuries that occur among people of all ages and at all activity levels; in fact, they are the number one reason for missed participation in athletics.An ankle sprain occurs when the strong ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. The severity of
Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint in the body and is common in the small joints of the foot and ankle.There are more than 100 forms of arthritis, many of which affect the foot and ankle. All
Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that orthopaedic surgeons use to visualize and treat problems inside a joint. The word arthroscopy comes from two Greek words, “arthro” (joint) and “skopein” (to look). The term literally means “to look within the joint.” In arthroscopic surgery, an orthopaedic surgeon makes a small incision
A bunion is a painful bony bump that develops on the inside of the foot at the big toe joint. Bunions are associated with hallux valgus, a condition where the big toe drifts toward the smaller toes and the outside of the foot.Pain from bunions develops over the bony bump
Introduction: Bone and tissue transplantation represent groundbreaking advancements in medical science, offering hope and improved quality of life for individuals with various orthopaedic and reconstructive needs. These procedures involve the transfer of bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and other tissues from one part of the body to another or from a
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