Archive: Orthopaedics and Trauma

Description of Injury The acromio-clavicular joint (ACJ) is where the collarbone meets the shoulder blade. Injuries here are most commonly caused by a fall onto or direct blow to...

Buckle Fractures Your child has been diagnosed with a ‘Buckle Fracture’ of the forearm. This leaflet is designed to tell you what a ‘Buckle’ Fracture is, how it is...

This information is provided by the British Association of Spine Surgeons. The view the leaflet, please...

You have a very small break in the radial head or neck – one of the bones in your elbow. • These fractures almost always heal well with time...

You have snapped the tendon that normally straightens the end joint of the finger. The tendon may even pull off a small fragment of bone. • This causes the...

You have fractured a bone on the outer part of your foot. • The fracture has occurred in a part of the bone which normally heals well without problems....

• You have a minor break near the knuckle and it will usually settle in three weeks. • It may take six weeks or longer before your hand returns...

You have been fitted with a synthetic cast. It is made of a material which is lighter, stronger and more water resistant than traditional plaster. The cast is at...

What is tennis / golfer’s elbow? Tennis or golfers elbow is caused by inflammation of the tendons at the side of the elbow (golfers on the inside, tennis on...

What is a knee arthroscopy? A knee arthroscopy is a procedure whereby a ‘telescope-like’ instrument is used to look inside the knee. It is a minor surgical procedure used...