ACL Tears. Can They Really Heal On Their Own?

Is it time for knee surgeons to reconsider ACL reconstruction?

Can You Garden After Hip And Knee Replacement?

If you’re a keen gardener, will you still be able to garden once you’ve had a knee or hip replacement? And if so, what’s the best way to garden in comfort?

Is There A ‘Better’ Season for Knee Replacement?

If some people say that colder or warmer weather makes their arthritis worse, does the same apply to knee replacement surgery and (particularly) recovery?

Are Synthetic Plugs a Viable Alternative to Knee Replacement?

There’s another ‘alternative’ to knee replacement in development. But is it worth pursuing such alternatives?

Why Is Cycling So Good For the Knees?

Cycling is likely to reduce your risk of knee osteoarthritis. But why is that?

How Does Weight Affect Knees & Knee Replacements?

Can weight prevent you from having a knee replacement? And if so, what’s the weight limit?

Osteotomy: The Knee Replacement Alternative for Younger Or More Active Patients?

If a knee replacement isn’t ideal for younger or highly active patients, what’s the alternative?

Can You Have Two Knee Replacements At The Same Time?

If you need both your knee joints replaced, can you have the two procedures at the same time?

Is It OK To Run After A Knee Replacement?

Cycling. Walking. Running. Tennis. What activities can you return to after knee replacement and what should you avoid? Alex Dodds explains.

Could Strengthening the Thigh Muscles Help Prevent the Need for Knee Replacement?

According to research, stronger quadriceps (that is, the collection of muscles that make up the main bulk of the thigh) may help reduce the risk of needing a knee replacement. But why might that be?

What Can I Do To Help My Knee or Hip Implant Last Longer?

Knee and hip implants last – but is there anything you can do to help yours last longer?

Physiotherapy & Joint Replacement: What to Expect

Physiotherapy is an important element of private joint surgery in Gloucestershire. But what will your physiotherapy involve?

Joint Replacement & Flying – Your Questions Answered

Is it safe to fly with a hip or knee replacement? How soon after a joint replacement operation can you fly? And will your implant set off the airport security scanners?

Case Study: Hazel Davey

Procedure: Partial knee replacement

I can’t speak more highly of Mr. Dodds. I feel very grateful and very pleased with the outcome.

Case Study: Sarah James

Procedure: Total hip replacement

He’s wonderful. He’s somebody you can trust and have confidence in. I’m very grateful to him for what he’s done. I would thoroughly recommend him. I may need my knee replacing in time. If so, he will be the first person I call!

Case Study: Beryl Organ

Procedure: Staged bilateral total knee replacement

A year after the last of two total knee replacements, Beryl Organ discusses the before, during and after of her knee surgery experience with Alexander Dodds.

Osteoarthritis – which foods and supplements really work to alleviate pain?

Virtually every day, you’ll find another article about the osteoarthritis benefits of fish oil, turmeric, broccoli, green tea, nuts and, well, you name it. But do any of them actually work?

The NexGen knee implant recall – are you affected?

You may have heard about a recall of some types of Zimmer NexGen knee implant. What does this mean and, if you’ve had a knee replacement at our Gloucestershire knee clinic, are you affected?

Want to reduce the number of ACL injuries in women? Start when they’re children

With the World Cup imminent, Cotswolds knee specialist Alex Dodds looks at why injury prevention is essential to creating the Lionesses of the future.

Steroids and hyaluronic acid – how do they affect osteoarthritis?

Are cortisone injections safe? What is hyaluronic acid and is it a better alternative? And why might there still be room for both treatments?

Should you take ibuprofen to ease joint pain?

If you use ibuprofen to help manage your knee pain, you might reasonably be wondering whether you should stop. Alex Dodds shares his opinion.

Can you ski after knee surgery?

As skiing season approaches, Alex Dodds explores the likelihood of being able to return to the slopes following a knee replacement or ACL reconstruction.

ACL tears: how LET can help the knee recover stability

When you tear an ACL, often it’s not only the ACL that causes problems with knee stability. In this post, Alex discusses his research role in the development of a widely used procedure which aims to increase knee stability post-ACL rupture.

When can I return to driving after joint replacement surgery?

One of the most common questions that patients have after having an artificial hip or knee replacement is when are they able to return to driving?

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