What is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a condition that affects the joints and is the most common type of arthritis. Often referred to as ‘wear and tear’ arthritis, it occurs when the surface of your joints get damaged, which prevents the bones of that joint from moving smoothly. In severe osteoarthritis, the cartilage that covers the ends of the…

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Can Hip Joint Osteoarthritis Cause Lower Back Pain?

Can Hip Joint Osteoarthritis Cause Lower Back Pain? January 26, 2024/Arthritis Back pain is one of the biggest causes of disability in the UK, accounting for approximately 11% of all disabilities across the population. Lower back pain in particular is a very common type of back pain which can wreak havoc on people’s day-to-day life.…

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Signs And Symptoms Of Thumb Arthritis: When Is A Trapeziectomy Recommended?

Signs And Symptoms Of Thumb Arthritis: When Is A Trapeziectomy Recommended? October 20, 2023/Arthritis, Health Information Arthritis is a common condition that can occur in any joints in your body, including your thumb. The condition can cause inflammation and stiffness within a joint, significantly impacting your daily life. Without the proper use of your thumb,…

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Living with arthritis

Arthritis is a general term for conditions which essentially mean inflammation of the joints. There are over 200 forms of arthritis and it can affect anyone in any decade of their life. The most common form is osteoarthritis, which occurs when the cartilage in the joints breaks down, usually because of wear and tear. Commonly…

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Catching arthritis early

By Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Per Anderberg You find it harder and more painful to walk than you used to and notice you are increasingly reaching for the painkillers. Sound familiar? For many it will as these are typical symptoms of osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis that affects around one million people in this country alone. Although there is…

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