Conditions - General
Ankylosing Spondylitis
An inflammatory arthritis that predominantly affects the spine, Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) can also lead to fatigue and eye problems. Other joints may also be affected by pain and swelling.
Arthritis
This is a condition which can cause pain and inflammation in your joints. There are a number of different types of arthritis ranging from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout to other inflammatory arthritis.
Cartilage Damage
The joint surfaces of the bones in the knee are covered by hyaline cartilage. Damage to this cartilage is known as a chondral injury. Deeper damage involving the cartilage and bone is known as an osteochondral injury.
Gout
Gout is a complex form of arthritis that is characterised by repeated, sudden attacks of pain, swelling and redness of your joints. The most commonly affected joint is that of your big toe.
Joint Hypermobility
Hypermobility describes the ability of joints to move beyond its normal ranges of movement. It is most commonly seen in young females and in the majority of cases, hypermobility does not give rise to symptoms. In fact, it can be advantageous in certain professions. For a minority of patients however, hypermobility may give rise to joint pains.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the commonest form of arthritis and is often explained as ‘wear and tear’ of your cartilage. Whilst this is accurate, it is also an oversimplification of the disease. Please click on the below for further information.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is the second commonest form of arthritis. Advancement in pharmaceutical technology has lead to a dramatic reduction in patients who require surgery. Please click on the below for further information.