Blogs
Interesting Advancements in ACL Research
For many years it has been widely accepted that the best treatment of an ACL rupture is immediate surgery to ‘reconstruct’ the torn ligament. This view is so common-place that many people believe surgery is their only option if they wish to return to playing competitive sport after an ACL injury.
Living with Arthritis
Traditionally we have described OA as ‘wear and tear’ to the joint, however recent studies suggest that OA changes within the joint (inflammation, damage to joint cartilage and ligaments, and growth of bony spurs) may be due to the body trying extra hard to heal itself. Despite the progressive nature of OA there are things that can be done to slow down the rate of degeneration and improve quality of life for people living with OA.