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Rogue stem cell clinics

You can probably tell from my posts that I have a bit of a thing about so-called stem cell treatments. There’s an excellent article in the recent Bone and Joint … read more

Mid-life exercise

Does sport cause hip and knee arthritis? High impact sports can certainly damage our joints, and some people are more susceptible than others. We don’t fully understand how genetic and … read more

Five Early Warning Signs Of Hip Arthritis

When it comes to niggling hip pain, arthritis is a common culprit. And not just for those of us in our 60s, 70s and 80s. I find that an increasing … read more

Blame your parents!!

Here’s an interesting article from today’s Daily Telegraph. We have always known that genetic factors are important in the development of arthritis, but this study has found some very precise … read more

Hips, evolution and 3D modelling

Fascinating stuff from Oxford University. We already use 3D printed implants in hip surgery, but work like this will help us to improve the way that they are manufactured and … read more

Rationing hip surgery. BOA President responds

Here is a response  from the President of the British Orthopaedic Association to the news that hip and knee replacements will be rationed in some areas of the country. Well … read more

Rationing hip replacement surgery

There’s a worrying piece in today’s Daily Telegraph. Redditch and Bromsgrove, South Worcestershire, and Wyre Forest CCGs are aiming to prevent about 350 operations a year, by drawing up new … read more

FortisNet Annual Meeting

The second Annual Meeting of FortisNet was held at Careys Manor yesterday. I opened the meeting with a talk on Bionic Bones and Joints: Better, Stronger, Faster! Those of you … read more

Skiing injuiries – how to avoid them

Here’s some excellent advice about how to avoid seeing an orthopaedic surgeon because of a skiing injury…. Reducing Skiing Injuries On a winter day at the Snowbird ski resort in … read more

Hip surgery and skiing!

I’ve just returned from a few days sking in the French Alps. I haven’t skied for 6 years and was concerned that I might have lost the limited skills that … read more

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Types of treatments available at Latham Hip Surgery
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  • Hip Replacement

    Total Hip Replacement or THR is one of the most successful hip operations in orthopaedic surgery. Tens of thousands of hip replacements are performed each year…

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  • Hip Resurfacing

    Hip resurfacing was developed to treat painful arthritis in younger and active patients. It’s now an established technique, and the results are usually excellent in carefully selected patients…

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  • Revision Hip Surgery

    Hip replacement surgery can be life changing for those dealing with pain on a daily basis. Unfortunately, even a replacement hip can wear out…

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  • Hip Replacement

    Total Hip Replacement or THR is one of the most successful hip operations in orthopaedic surgery. Thousands of hip replacements are performed each year…

    Click here to find out more
  • Hip Resurfacing

    Hip resurfacing was developed to treat painful arthritis in younger and active patients. It’s a relatively new technique, but the results are usually excellent…

    Click here to find out more
  • Revision Hip Surgery

    Hip replacement surgery can be life changing for those dealing with pain on a daily basis. Unfortunately, even a replacement hip can wear out…

    Click here to find out more