ReadingHip&KneeUnit

Is #JointPain stopping you from doing the things you enjoy? For prompt diagnosis & treatment of #osteoarthritis, #ACLinjury, sporting & adolescent knee injuries and more - talk to the specialist hip and knee surgeons of the Reading Hip and Knee Unit. buff.ly/2JXeH1O #RHKU

The one & only Fergal Monsell from @UHBristolNHS Open high energy paeds tibial fracture? Rapid communication between ortho & plastics. MDT working is a common theme today. Thanks Fergal

Should we fix clavicles in children? No. No. No. Never... James Hunter at @BSCOS_UK @ccc2019bscos

Great to be in @henleystandard last week 👍👍🏃‍♂️💥 @mrnevdavies @RBNHSFT

Does your teenager suffer from knee pain? Osgood-Schlatter is a major cause of #kneepain in adolescents. @mrnevdavies explains the functional anatomy, clinical symptoms & treatment plan for patients with this common growth related anterior knee pain. buff.ly/2TGsPmt

Strengthen muscles as well as heart to stay fit and healthy, say top doctors via @BBCNews buff.ly/2MZO3eO #HealthForAll #strengthening

Lost your "spring" following lower limb injury? Give this exercise a try. I'm finding this to be really helpful in patients in the mid-late stages of lower limb rehab & quite hop confidently. Feedback I'm getting is that it's easier to push off a harder surface than soft

#Kneepain can quickly disrupt you from your daily routine. Sometimes we take our knees for granted & don't realise how much we use them until it's too late. There are steps you can take to avoid discomfort & help ease the pain. Talk to us:buff.ly/2BiUpkd #RHKU #berkshire

Today is #999DayUK. A day dedicated to saying thank you to all of our emergency services - the people who run towards danger while others run away. We also thank those who work behind the scenes 🚑🚒🚓🚁🛥

A blood clot behind the knee is a type of venous thromboembolism and can be a serious condition. In this article from @mnt they discuss its causes, risk factors, and symptoms. buff.ly/2Ltu4ld #kneepain #healthcare

Very useful and informative article from our colleagues @CircleHealth Learn more on the causes of hip pain and the treatment options available. #hippain #berkshiresurgeons #healthcare

Strength training - it's never too late to start. Strengthening the muscles that surround and support the knees and hip joints can help reduce pain and injuries. #jointpain #kneepain

@AdamMeakins Great list you have there, made us laugh. 😂🤣

8. When its fun its more likely to be done again! 😄 9. The right type of pain can feel ooooh soooo good! 😝 10. And even when its kinda bad its still feels good at the end! 🤨 #SexyPhysio 😚

10 reasons why physio is a lot like sex... a thread! 👇 This is just a bit if fun so any prudes, killjoys, and uptight dinosaurs best not read on!

Hip Pain That Travels Down The Leg. Certain conditions may cause #hippain to originate from the side of the hip and travel down to the thigh. A few examples such as, osteoarthritis, labral tear & hip bursitis are discussed in this article: 👉🏻 buff.ly/2LsfFpK #jointpain

Knee pain can quickly disrupt you from your daily routine, & sometimes we take them for granted. We don't realise how much we use our knees until it's too painful to use them. There are step you can take to avoid discomfort & help ease the pain. Talk to us:buff.ly/2BiUpkd

Find out more and watch the video via @CircleHealth circlehealth.co.uk/navio/ #healthcare #berkshire

Working in conjunction with a surgeons’ skilled hands to achieve the precise positioning of the knee implant based on a patients unique knee anatomy. The system provides extra layers of planning, accuracy & precision. #jointpain #kneereplacement

Knee replacement surgery with the latest robotics-assisted technology. What is the NAVIO system? Designed by @SmithNephewPLC, the NAVIO system provides precise robotic assistance to surgeons through an advanced computer programme. #kneesurgery #berkshire

A useful guide here from @zimmerbiomet on knee replacement: Information, resources and risks. buff.ly/2Pf0sxi #kneereplacement #jointpain

Knee Arthroscopy - your questions answered in our patient information booklet. #jointpain #kneepain #kneearthoscopy buff.ly/2My0Rss

Surgeons report that the suprapatellar approach for anterograde tibial nailing results in less anterior knee pain postoperatively than the infrapatellar approach, & advise that surgeons should consider using the suprapatellar approach routinely ow.ly/ZTOS50vTFAc #kneepain