Health Awareness
Bones and joints
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It’s time to take UK’s musculoskeletal health seriously
A focus on both the mental and physical affects of living with a musculoskeletal condition is improving treatment, but improving access to relevant treatments should be the sector’s priority.
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Knee surgery patients can expect better outcomes
Pioneering surgical methods — plus technical breakthroughs and new mindset techniques — are changing the future of knee operations, says one of the UK's most senior knee specialists.
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A less invasive patient experience
Navigation systems have been in use since 2005, but the new robotics element will mean greater accuracy, less invasive surgery and should lead to less hospital time for patients.
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Arthritis cost me my army career, but I went on to win gold (twice)
“I was convinced I had arthritis and told my father, but he replied that ‘arthritis is an old person’s disease’." Pam first had arthritic symptoms when she was just seven years old.
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10 real-life tips for people with arthritis
From weight-loss to worrying: ten things to consider when living with arthritis.
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Arthritis patients report depression when pain is at its worst
The mental health challenges of living with persistent pain require resilliance and specialist help. Empowering individuals to take ownership of their own condition helps them stay positive.
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It’s been a struggle to remain being ‘me’ – Miriam Margolyes
Miriam Margolyes has an attitude to life that many would envy. Making the most of the one life she has is made harder by arthritis, but she refuses to let it put out her fire.
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Mental health is a core component of holistic arthritis treatment
Having arthritis shouldn’t mean you can’t do what you love. Physiotherapists are working to dispel negative attitudes towards a condition which should no longer prevent an active lifestyle.
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Robotics: making knee surgery more accurate and cost effective
Robotic-assisted surgeries are to become commonplace. The technology maximises the accuracy for surgeons and knee replacements patients should see faster recovery times.
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‘People don’t see your pain’ – Claire King on her arthritis journey
Ex-Emmerdale actress and Patron of NRAS, Claire King, was shocked to be told she had a chronic disease in her late twenties. She insists it hasn’t held her back from living a full life.
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Why GPs are changing the way they care for MSK
A revolution in GP care will create an environment in which people with musculoskeletal problems can get the best treatment closer to home.
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Preventing metabolic bone disease and related fractures
People can increase their chances of maintaining strong bones over their lifetime by exercising regularly and avoiding being underweight, smoking and excessive alcohol consumption.
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What we can learn from dancers about bone and joint health
Dancers have to look after their bones and joints as part of their job. Greg Retter, clinical director at the Royal Ballet, explains what the rest of us can learn from dancers about bone and joint health.
