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Articular Cartilage Overview Articular cartilage is a smooth, white tissue covering the ends of bones in joints, facilitating smooth movement with minimal friction. Damage to this cartilage can result from injury or normal wear and tear, and because cartilage heals poorly on its own, surgical interventions have been developed to

Introduction Ewing’s sarcoma is a malignant tumour that primarily starts in bones, often affecting children and young adults, particularly during their teenage years. While it can develop in any bone, it usually targets long bones like the femur, tibia, and humerus, as well as the pelvis. Occasionally, it originates in

Introduction Fibrous dysplasia is a benign (noncancerous) bone condition in which abnormal fibrous tissue replaces normal bone. As the fibrous tissue grows and expands, this can lead to bone weakening, fractures, and deformities. While some patients with fibrous dysplasia show few or no symptoms, others may experience severe effects, significantly

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 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

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