Bones, muscles and joints

Bones, muscles and joints make up the musculoskeletal system. Learn more about their function as well as conditions and injuries that affect them.

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Connective tissue diseases

Connective tissue diseases can affect many different areas of the body and the immune system, caused by single gene mutations or inflammation. Learn more here.

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Rotator cuff injury

Rotator cuff injury is caused by a strain or tear in the muscles or tendons of your shoulder. Learn more about the symptoms and how to treat it.

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Arthroscopy of the ankle

An arthroscopy allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat some common problems affecting your ankle, without the need for a large cut on your skin.

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Arthroscopy of the wrist

An arthroscopy of your wrist allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat problems affecting the joint, without the need for a large cut on the skin.

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Tendinitis

Tendinitis (tendonitis) is an inflamed tendon, often in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee or heel. Read about symptoms, treatment and prevention

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Ankle fracture surgery

For some types of ankle fracture, an operation is the best way to make sure your ankle bones heal in a good position.

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Surgery for de Quervain's disease

De Quervain’s disease causes pain when you move your wrist and thumb, and usually a tender swelling at the base of your thumb. If treatment with steroid injections has failed, surgery should relieve your pain.

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Muscle aches and pains

Muscular aches and pains are common and often related to tension, overuse, or injury, resulting from exercise or physically demanding work.

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Fractures

A fracture is a broken bone. It can be caused by trauma, such as a sports injury or fall. Fractures can also be caused by minor injuries in conditions that weaken the bone.

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Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy is a painful condition that occurs with overuse or injury of tendons. Read about symptoms, treatment, prevention and when to see a doctor.

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Shoulder stabilisation surgery

An unstable shoulder can cause pain, a feeling of looseness in your shoulder joint and dislocation. An operation can help to reduce any pain and allow you to use your shoulder.

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Temporomandibular joint dysfunction

Pain in the jaw or 'locking' of the jaw can be symptoms of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Learn more about TMJ symptoms and treatments.

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Lumbar spine

Your lumbar spine lets you move, supports you and protects your spinal cord. Injury is common. Prevent it by handling loads safely and being active.

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Paget's disease of bone

Paget's disease is a condition that weakens and deforms your bones. Read more information about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Jaw dislocation

Jaw dislocation occurs when the lower part of your jaw moves out of its normal position. If you dislocate your jaw, seek medical help as soon as possible.

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Achilles tendon injuries

The Achilles tendon is the thick cord you can feel above the back of your heel. Find out about Achilles tendon injuries and how to prevent them.

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Knee injuries

It can be easy to injure your knee and cause a strain or sprain. Find out how knee injuries are treated and can be managed at home.

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Pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic floor exercises help to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor which come under great strain in pregnancy and childbirth.

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Chiropractors and chiropractic treatment

Chiropractors use therapies, such as chiropractic manipulation and massage, to help treat and prevent musculoskeletal problems including back and neck pain.

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Open TMJ surgery

Open TMJ surgery is an operation to diagnose and treat problems in your temporomandibular joint.

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Sacroiliitis

Sacroiliitis is inflammation in your sacroiliac joint, causing low back pain. Diagnosis is challenging. Treatment is important to avoid complications.

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TMJ arthroscopy

A TMJ arthroscopy is an operation to diagnose and treat problems in your temporomandibular joint, without the need for a large cut on your skin.

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Unicompartmental knee replacement

Arthritis of your knee usually happens without a known cause. It can sometimes affect only part of your knee. If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, a partial knee replacement should reduce your pain and help you to walk more easily.

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Baker’s cysts

Baker's cysts are caused by fluid that comes from the knee joint. Here's how to treat the symptoms once diagnosed, and respond to complications.

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Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff)

Rotator-cuff problems can cause pain and weakness in your shoulder. An operation can help to reduce any pain and get back some strength in your shoulder.

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Arthroscopy of the knee

An arthroscopy allows your surgeon to diagnose and treat some common problems affecting your knee, without the need for a large cut on your skin. This may reduce the amount of pain you feel and speed up your recovery.

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ACL reconstruction

If your knee continually gives way after an ACL rupture, reconstruction offers the chance of improving the stability of your knee in everyday life and in sporting activities.

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Trapeziectomy

Osteoarthritis at the base of your thumb can cause pain when you use your thumb and prevent you from performing normal activities. A trapeziectomy can relieve the pain and so improve how your thumb works.

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Surgery for problems of the small toes

If you have problems with your small toes that are causing pressure and pain, surgery should straighten your toes and help make your foot fit more comfortably into a normal shoe.

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