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Explore our latest guidance on joint health, sports injuries and personalised treatment pathways. All content is written and reviewed by our consultant specialists.

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Spine21 May 2026

When back heel or elbow pain needs review

Most back, heel and outer-elbow pain can be managed conservatively at first. Back pain needs urgent assessment if there is loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the genitals, severe weakness in both legs, or major trauma; otherwise, routine imag...

John Davies

Injections & Biologics21 May 2026

Which knee osteoarthritis injections still make sense

Knee osteoarthritis injections sort by job rather than novelty. Cortisone still earns a place for fast, temporary relief during a flare, with benefit clearly short-term and absent at long-term review. PRP has the strongest mid- and long-term signal: across ...

John Davies

ChondroFiller21 May 2026

ChondroFiller and mFAT suit different knee problems

ChondroFiller and mFAT (microfragmented adipose tissue) are not interchangeable: ChondroFiller is an arthroscopic cell-free collagen scaffold for focal cartilage lesions in an otherwise preserved knee, with encouraging but small-study evidence, while mFAT s...

John Davies

Injections & Biologics21 May 2026

Knee OA injections that may fit you best

This article explains which knee osteoarthritis injections may suit different patients, comparing Arthrosamid, PRP and hyaluronic acid by how they work, how long relief may last, their drawbacks and UK access. It also shows how severity, previous treatment ...

John Davies

Shoulder Conditions21 May 2026

When shoulder hip or Achilles symptoms need assessment

Shoulder, hip and Achilles problems often start conservatively, but assessment is warranted when symptoms do not settle or restrict normal movement. Frozen shoulder typically unfolds over 1 to 3 years through freezing, frozen and thawing stages, so persiste...

John Davies

Arthrosamid20 May 2026

Duration of Arthrosamid Injection Pain Relief for Knee Osteoarthritis

Arthrosamid injections offer an innovative treatment for knee osteoarthritis, providing pain relief typically lasting six to twelve months, with some patients experiencing benefits up to two years. This injectable hydrogel cushions the knee joint, reducing ...

John Davies

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