Orthopaedics
Achilles Tendon Rupture
The Achilles tendon is the cord in your lower leg that connects your calf muscle to your heel.
Conditions & Symptoms
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Achilles Tendon Strain
An Achilles tendon strain is a common injury that affects the tendon at the back of the ankle.
- Orthopaedics
Ankle Fracture
An ankle fracture (or a broken ankle) happens when you break one or more bones in your ankle joint, leading to bruising, swelling, not being able to put weight on your ankle, and other symptoms.
- Pain Medicine
Back Pain
Back pain can have many causes – from a slipped disc to sprains, osteoarthritis, to a kidney infection.
- Orthopaedics
Bunions
Bunions are bony lumps that form at the base of the big or little toe, causing pain or stiffness, swelling, and other symptoms.
- Orthopaedics
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a condition where nerve pressure causes pain and tingling in the fingers.
- Orthopaedics
Clicking Joints
Clicking joints are when a cracking, popping, clicking or crunching sound is made when you move or bend a joint.
- Orthopaedics
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome happens when the nerve that runs from your neck to your hand becomes irritated or compressed, leading to trouble moving your fingers and tingling in your hands.
- Orthopaedics
De Quervain's Syndrome (Tenosynovitis)
This is a painful condition that affects the tendons as they pass through a tight tunnel on the thumb side of the wrist.
- Orthopaedics
Dupuytren Contracture
Dupuytren contracture is a genetic disorder that causes nodules to grow under your skin in your hand, making it hard to straighten your fingers.
- Orthopaedics
Finger Joint Arthritis
Finger joint arthritis refers to the wear and tear, usually age-related, of the cartilage in the finger joints.
- Orthopaedics
Foot Fracture
A foot fracture, or broken foot, is when one or more bones in your foot are cracked or broken.
- Orthopaedics
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition which results in a severe loss of motion in the shoulder joint.
- Orthopaedics
Ganglion Cyst
Ganglion cysts are common lumps found under the skin of the hand, wrist and fingers.
- Orthopaedics
Hammer Toe
Hammer Toe is a type of foot deformity that causes your toe to curl and appear bent all the time.
- Orthopaedics
Hypermobility
Hypermobility causes joints to move beyond the normal range. It’s common, particularly in children and young people, and in some cases requires specialist assessment and treatment.
- Orthopaedics
Knee Pain
Knee pain can have many causes – from sprains to osteoarthritis, runner’s knee to gout.
- Orthopaedics
Ligament Damage
Ligament damage occurs when the band of tissue that connects bones around a joint is suddenly torn or stretched further than its normal range, resulting in injury.
- Orthopaedics
Meniscal Tear
Meniscal tears are tears in the cartilage that cushions your knee joint.
- Orthopaedics
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, causing pain and stiffness in the affected joints.
- Endocrinology
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis causes bones to become brittle and fragile, so even minor bumps, falls, or stresses can cause a fracture (break).
- Orthopaedics
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in your joints.
- Orthopaedics
Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Rotator cuff tendonitis is inflammation of the tendons in your shoulder joint, which is often caused by overuse and injury to the shoulder.
- Orthopaedics
Sciatica
Sciatica can happen for many reasons – from injuries to pregnancy, or underlying conditions such as osteoarthritis.
- Orthopaedics
Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine curves sideways, often forming a visible 'S' or 'C' shape.
- Orthopaedics
Shin Splints
Shin splints is a common condition that causes pain along the front of the lower leg (shin). It’s often linked to exercise, particularly running or high-impact activities.
- Orthopaedics
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can happen for many reasons – from frozen shoulder to arthritis, sports injuries to muscle strain.