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Sophie Walker was fit and active until she was struck down by osteoarthritis and a hip replacement was her only option. Here she describes her journey to recovery

Knee replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty, involves resurfacing damaged knee components with substitutes made of metal alloy. The primary goal is to relieve persistent pain and enhance mobility for individuals with compromised knee function. Common reasons include osteoarthritis, age-related issues, rheumatoid arthritis, severe knee injuries, or deformities. Surgeons assess…

Osteoarthritis is the most common disease of the joints, and often affects the hands. One in two women and one in four men will have symptoms of hand osteoarthritis by the time they turn 85.

There are more than 100 different forms of arthritis and related diseases, with Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis being the most common types

I chose to get a knee replacement to preserve my desired lifestyle. Despite being physically active, osteoarthritis had crept into my knees. With support from family, I underwent surgery and now my bucket list is longer. Biomedical technology, refined surgical techniques and high-volume centres have enabled me to live life…

Knee pain is a common problem. Global estimates suggest more than one in five people over the age of 40 have a form of chronic knee pain. This is something that can have a big impact on people’s lives, affecting not only how active they are, but also their emotional…

It may surprise you, but even adults in their 20's, 30's, and 40's can develop arthritis, experts say. Here's why.

Researchers analysed 30 years of osteoarthritis data covering more than 200 countries.

Between 25 and 30 players have missed out on the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup due to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. While ACL injuries are reasonably common in athletes, the rate of this type of injury is almost twice as high in females than in males.