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We all have fluid filled sacs known as bursa that cushion our joints. Bursitis occurs when they become inflamed.

Symptoms of knee bursitis are:

A painful knee
A swollen knee
The skin around the knee may be sore and tender

Treatments for knee bursitis:

You can try taking a break and resting your knee as well as using ice and anti inflammatories to reduce inflammation and pain.

It is also possible to have a steroid injection to reduce the swelling.

If your knee bursitis is particularly bad and not responding to the above, then an orthopaedic surgeon can drain it for you

How do I book a consultation?

You can book either a face to face or virtual consultation with Mr Makrides by contacting his secretary. You can find her details here.

Appointments are available via private medical insurance or paying for yourself. Click here for the most up to date self funding fees, and here for private medical insurance information.

Joint pain is commonly caused by degeneration as we age, overuse and injury. However, it is possible that stress and anxiety can cause or worsen existing painful joints.

The ways stress can affect your joints:

Long term stress may cause a build up of inflammation in the body that may lead to painful hip and knee joints.
Anxiety can cause you to tense your muscles which in turn can make them stiff, inflamed and painful.
Stress can weaken your immune system which may lead to joint infections and pain.

However, it is difficult to conclude that anxiety and stress directly leads to joint pain and it is advise to get any hip and knee pain looked at by a professional to rule out any other underlying condition.

How do I book a consultation?

You can book either a face to face or virtual consultation with Mr Makrides by contacting his secretary. You can find her details here.

Appointments are available via private medical insurance or paying for yourself. Click here for the most up to date self funding fees, and here for private medical insurance information.

There are many ways your knees and hips can become damaged, from ageing, overuse injury or trauma.

Common conditions that can affect your hips and knee:

Arthritis of the hip and knee. The most common symptoms of osteoarthritis are joint pain, mobility issues and stiffness in the joint
Knee ACL tear. If you are struggling to bare weight, have swelling, severe pain and ‘popping’ in the knee, then you may have a ruptured ACL.
Fractures of the hip and knee. You might have pain and swelling along with difficulty moving the hip or knee.
Knee meniscus tear. Symptoms of a damaged or torn meniscus are knee pain, swelling, and difficulty extending or bending the knee.

To protect your joints it is ideal to maintain a healthy weight to reduce pressure, as well as eating anti-inflammatory foods such as whole grains, nuts, and fresh fruit and vegetables.

If you are struggling with knee pain or hip pain which is preventing you from going on walks, gardening and generally affecting your daily life, get in touch with us to see how we can help you.

How do I book a consultation?

You can book either a face to face or virtual consultation with Mr Makrides by contacting his secretary. You can find her details here.

Appointments are available via private medical insurance or paying for yourself. Click here for the most up to date self funding fees, and here for private medical insurance information.

Hip arthritis is when you experience hip pain and stiffness due to the cartilage that protects the joints wearing down.

Symptoms of hip arthritis are:

Pain in the hip
Swelling and tenderness in the hip

Due to pain and discomfort in your hip, your mobility may be reduced, resulting in other joints and muscles taking more strain than they usually would. It is common for the spine to take this strain and thus become tired and worn.

Treatment for hip arthritis

Treatment involves taking painkillers and anti-inflammatory medication to help ease pain and inflammation. Physiotherapy and exercise may help strengthen the muscles around the joint.

If the above have not been successful or if your arthritic hip is advanced, then hip surgery to repair or replace the damaged hip joint may be considered.

How do I book a consultation?

You can book either a face to face or virtual consultation with Mr Makrides by contacting his secretary. You can find her details here.

Appointments are available via private medical insurance or paying for yourself. Click here for the most up to date self funding fees, and here for private medical insurance information.

The patellar tendon is a strong cord of fibrous tissue that attaches the front of the knee cap to the shinbone and helps to straighten the leg.

The most common causes of damage to the patellar tendon are direct impact and falls directly onto the kneecap, particularly if you are active and do a lot of running and jumping. The patellar tendon can also become damaged if it is weak as a result of tendonitis, rheumatoid arthritis or an infection.

Symptoms of a patellar tendon injury

Pain and tenderness in the knee
Bruising
Trouble walking
Knee giving way
Your kneecap might move up slightly

Types of patellar tendon injuries

Partial patellar tear.

A small or partial tear can cause difficulty walking, and might respond to physiotherapy and wearing a brace.

Complete tear

A total or complete tear will prevent you from being mobile. You will likely require surgery to reattach the tendon to the kneecap

Surgical treatment for a patellar tear

Your orthopaedic knee surgeon will make an incision to the front of the knee and expose the tendon. Sutures are tied to the tendon and threaded through to the patellar to secure the damaged tendon back to its normal position on the kneecap.

Recovery from patellar tendon repair surgery can take up to 6 months.

How do I book a consultation?

You can book either a face to face or virtual consultation with Mr Makrides by contacting his secretary. You can find her details here.

Appointments are available via private medical insurance or paying for yourself. Click here for the most up to date self funding fees, and here for private medical insurance information.

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