How does surgery impact our lives?

How does surgery impact our lives?

What is your surgical risk? Surgical risk is simply the chance of a problem arising at the time of surgery. However, it can feature hours, days or even weeks afterwards. But what impact does this have on our lives? Do you know the impact of a surgical risk? We sit...
Writing to a GP about your patient

Writing to a GP about your patient

How to undertake the best referral  Writing a letter to your GP about your patient is not just a skill but a requirement. An effective referral letter from you to the GP can open doors for both patient and yourself. I set out to discuss the process with clinical...
The Heel Spur myth

The Heel Spur myth

The spur and plantar fasciitis  Nothing has been so maligned as the heel spur myth in the cause of heel pain. This is something no doubt many professionals dealing with MSK have to consider. To radiology professionals, it seems pretty clear, as indicated in this x-ray...
The stiff big toe joint explained

The stiff big toe joint explained

The painful ‘big toe’ (hallux) joint explained – hallux limitus Our task as clinicians is to prevent the worsening of the painful bunion – hallux valgus or stiff toe known as hallux limitus. Long-term failure to act means the joint fails to work. Two main...