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Struggling to Open Jars? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Thumb Arthritis
Struggling to Open Jars? A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Thumb Arthritis Introduction: Experiencing Difficulty with Jars and Bottles?…
Cartilage Repair
Cartilage repair What is cartilage repair? Cartilage is the smooth, white tissue that covers the surface of joints. It…
Joint Replacement
Joint Replacement What is joint replacement? Joint replacement refers to one of a number of surgical procedures in which…
Joint Pain
Joint Pain What is joint pain? Joint pain refers to pain, discomfort and soreness in the joints. Joints…
Inflammatory arthritis
Inflammatory Arthritis What is inflammatory arthritis? Inflammatory arthritis is one of the two major sub-categories of arthritis (the other being osteoarthritis), and,…
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative conditions that affects the joints, causing them to become stiff…
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic and degenerative disease that causes joint inflammation. There are certain areas that…
Arthroplasty
Arthroplasty What is arthroplasty? The term “arthroplasty” refers to any surgical procedure to restore the function of a…
Stem Cell Therapy
Stem Cell Therapy Stem cells, both the embryonic form and adult stem cells, are increasingly acknowledged as providing…
What is Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative Medicine At our Pinnacle Clinics, including the ones in Surrey and London run by Prof Imam and…
Hand Pain and stiffness
Hand Pain and stiffness Types of Hand Pain & SymptomsPain in the hand is a very common symptom…
Finger fusion
Finger fusion Conditions resulting in the need for arthrodesis in the hand include arthritis, unreconstructable soft tissue problems,…
Finger joint replacement
Finger joint replacement Finger joint replacements are most commonly performed at the proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) and metacarpal…
Base of thumb arthritis
Base of thumb arthritis Background Arthritis is a condition that irritates or destroys a joint. Although there are…
Total/ Hemi Elbow Replacement (Arthroplasty)
Total/ Hemi Elbow Replacement (Arthroplasty)n What is it?n Total elbow arthroplasty replaces a native elbow joint with a…
Osteoarthritis of the Elbow
Osteoarthritis of the Elbow Osteoarthritis of the elbow occurs when the cartilage surface of the elbow is worn…
Shoulder Joint Replacement
Shoulder Joint Replacement If nonsurgical treatments like medications and activity changes are no longer helpful for relieving pain,…
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Arthritis Osteoarthritis is a progressive degeneration of the joints. It results when the protective surface (cartilage) that…