Ask the OrthTeam

The OrthTeam are a group of highly skilled consultants based at the multi-million-pound OrthTeam Centre in Didsbury, Manchester. The facility offers patients world-class expertise combined with state-of-the-art diagnostics

I suffer from knee osteoarthritis, but don't want surgery, if possible – what are the alternative options?

Arthrosamid® is a safe, single-dose, nonbiodegradable hydrogel that is injected into the knee to cushion the joint without surgery. Unlike other treatments, it increases lubrication to provide cushioning, which relieves pain and soreness, improving a patient’s quality of life. Key benefits include: only one injection required, sustained pain relief and improved flexibility and movement.

At the OrthTeam Centre, you will have an initial consultation with one of our knee surgeons, where you will be assessed to determine your suitability for the treatment. If Arthrosamid® is recommended, the procedure will be undertaken by one of our MSK radiologists. It is an outpatient treatment that takes 20 to 30 minutes.

Mr Bilal Barkatali, OrthTeam Consultant Knee Surgeon

I enjoy regular exercise, however, around my period I often feel too exhausted –why is this and how can I counteract it?

Getting to know your body around your menstrual cycle is important for every active female. Using a tracker can help you to recognise the symptoms and also optimise training through your whole cycle. Menstrual cycle symptoms are very individual. For some people, premenstrual symptoms can show as fatigue, while others may experience increased bloating or joint aches. For fatigue symptoms, modify activity that week. Add in exercise that is lower impact, but beneficial for your recovery, such as yoga or Pilates. Movement helps, even if you feel tired. Get good quality sleep, stay hydrated and try to have good fats and complex carbohydrates in your diet during this phase. You can undertake intense exercise, but focus more around lower intensity endurancethink top-speed, high-intensity work.

Dr Rebecca Robinson, OrthTeam Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine

After a run, I get twinges in my groin – is this normal or should I see someone?

There could be various different causes for these twinges, including a hernia, a muscle injury or a hip-related issue. I would recommend having things checked, either by your GP or by a sports physiotherapist in the first instance. Provided the pain settles soon following running, it is unlikely to be anything too serious, any significant pain or limp requires more urgent investigation. With regards to the hip, we often see early arthritis presenting with pain after activity, other causes include tears of the labrum, which is the soft tissue seal around the joint.

Mr Adam Hoad-Reddick, OrthTeam Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon

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