Compartment syndrome

Compartment syndrome is caused by pressure in a group of muscles. Read about the symptoms and treatments for acute and chronic compartment syndrome.

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Spinal disorders

General treatments such as improving diet, exercise, weight control and reducing smoking may help some back problems. Learn about relief.

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Joint diseases and problems

Joint diseases and problems can severely limit a person's quality of life, so it's important know what the different types are. Learn more about them here.

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Bone diseases

Bone disease can range from cancers, infections, or conditions. Read below to learn the different types of bone disease, symptoms and treatment options.

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Dupuytren's contracture

Dupuytren's contracture causes one or more of your fingers to bend towards the palm of your hand. Find out more about Dupuytren's contracture.

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Perthes disease

Perthes disease is a painful condition of the hip that usually occurs in children. It can take time, but most children recover fully.

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Surgery for de Quervain's disease

If treatment for De Quervain’s disease with steroid injections has failed, surgery should relieve your pain. Learn more.

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Dupuytren's fasciectomy

A Dupuytren’s fasciectomy should straighten your fingers and give you a worthwhile improvement in the function of your hand.

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Arthroscopic release of frozen shoulder

Frozen shoulder can cause severe pain and stiffness. An arthroscopic capsular release should reduce your pain and help you to move your shoulder more easily.

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Cervical laminectomy

Cervical spinal stenosis is where the spinal canal narrows in your neck, causing weakness or numbness in your arms and legs. The aim of surgery is to prevent further damage to your spinal cord.

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Trigger finger release

Trigger finger is a condition where your finger jams or gets stiff. If treatment with steroid injections has failed, surgery should allow your finger to move freely.

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Tendinitis

Tendinitis (tendonitis) is an inflamed tendon, often in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee or heel. Learn about symptoms, treatment and prevention.

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Spondylolisthesis

Spondylolisthesis is a problem with your back that can cause lower back pain. Read about the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

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Toe and forefoot amputation

Foot disease is a common condition caused by a poor blood supply to your foot. Removing any dead or infected tissue should prevent the spread of infection and improve your mobility.

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Arthroscopy

An arthroscopy is a procedure used to look inside a joint to diagnose and treat some joint problems. Find out about when arthroscopy may be used.

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Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy is a painful condition that occurs with overuse or injury of tendons. Read about symptoms, treatment, prevention and when to see a doctor.

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Polymyalgia rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica causes inflammation in the joints and the surrounding tissues. Learn about its symptoms and the treatment options available.

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Heel pain

A lot of people suffer from heel pain. Find out how to treat heel pain, self-care options and when to seek medical attention from a specialist.

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Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that affects your joints. It usually occurs in people with psoriasis. Learn more about psoriatic arthritis here.

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Costochondritis

Costochondritis is inflammation of the cartilage connecting your ribs to your breastbone. Learn how you can reduce the pain of costochondritis.

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Flat feet (fallen arches)

Flat feet is when your foot's arch is lower than normal. It can cause pain in your foot, leg or elsewhere. Learn more about treatment options here.

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Experiencing pain and swelling in the smaller joints in your hands or feet? It could be rheumatoid arthritis - find out more here.

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Muscular dystrophy

Muscular dystrophy is a group of inherited diseases that cause muscle weakness. Learn more about the different types, symptoms and treatment options.

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Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)

Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) is where your ligaments and tendons harden. Treatment is medicine, exercise and physiotherapy..

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Spinal stenosis

Spinal stenosis, or spinal canal stenosis, is a narrowing of the canal in which the spinal cord sits. Explore symptoms, causes, and treatments.

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Knee replacement

A knee replacement may be recommended if you are suffering from knee pain and other treatments suggested by your doctor have not worked.

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Trapeziectomy

Osteoarthritis at the base of your thumb can cause pain when you use your thumb and prevent you from performing normal activities. A trapeziectomy can relieve the pain and so improve how your thumb works.

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Total ankle replacement

Arthritis of your ankle is often the result of previous ankle injuries or rheumatoid arthritis. If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, an ankle replacement should reduce your pain and still give you some movement in your ankle.

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Lumbar microdiscectomy

A slipped disc is where the spongy centre of a disc bulges out and puts pressure on a nerve where it leaves your spine. The aim is to relieve the pressure on the nerve so it can recover.

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Total elbow replacement

An elbow replacement is usually suitable for people who have arthritis. If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, an elbow replacement should reduce your pain and help you to move your arm more easily.

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