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Mr Nik Bakti, Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital discusses frozen shoulder, typical symptoms and recommended treatment options. What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition that causes the shoulder to be extremely painful and stiff. It is also sometimes referred to as adhesive capsulitis. The condition itself can…
Mr Robert Hone, Consultant ENT Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital gives a comprehensive insight into the thyroid, its function and common thyroid disorders. The thyroid gland is found in the neck below the voice box and is shaped like a butterfly with a left and right side wrapping around the windpipe. It controls the…
One Ashford Hospital is celebrating after being named as a National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider after successfully completing a national programme of local data audits. The NJR monitors the performance of hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement operations to improve clinical outcomes primarily for the benefit of patients, but also…
Mr Rohit Jain, Consultant Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital specialises in hip joint injections and explains how effective they are, when after the injection you are likely to feel pain relief and if there are any side effects you should know about. Hydrocortisone injections can work wonders to relieve troublesome…
What is the prostate? Mr Ben Eddy, Consultant Urological Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital discusses the prostate, its function, and signs and symptoms that should be investigated further. The prostate is a small organ weighing around 18g and measuring 3 x 4 cm situated deep in the male pelvis. It is typically described…
Breast reduction surgery can help women of all ages to overcome the discomfort caused by large and heavy breasts. The procedure involves the surgical removal of breast fat, glandular tissue and skin, under general anaesthetic and usually involves a 1-2 night stay in hospital to recover. The objective of breast reduction surgery is to…
Has your GP recently referred you for an Endoscopy and you are unsure what it is? It may seem like a scary prospect as you won’t know exactly what to expect, but this article will help to explain what an endoscopy involves and leave you feeling more comfortable about your upcoming procedure. What…
What is Osteoarthritis and what are the symptoms in the foot? The bones on either side of the joints in the foot are lined with cartilage. If this lining becomes damaged it can lead to arthritis. Degenerative changes in the joints of the foot are rarely primary arthritis and usually result from trauma to…
What is Rhinosinusitis? Inflammation of the nose, nasal lining and sinuses is called rhinosinusitis. Rhinosinusitis is diagnosed when at least two symptoms are present. One symptom must be nasal obstruction, blockage, congestion or nasal discharge (either from the front of the nose or down the back of the throat) with or without loss of…
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Rohit Jain explains more on nStride and its effectiveness in treating knee osteoarthritis. A treatment gap currently exists when considering solutions for osteoarthritic pain. There are only a few well researched and clinically proven treatment options between conservative care and the more invasive implant solutions that can relieve the…
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