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Wrist fracture after a fall: assessment and follow-up
A painful swollen wrist after a fall may be fractured even if you can move it.
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Ankle fracture: why some breaks need surgery
Ankle-fracture treatment depends on alignment and stability.
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Fractures & trauma
Broken leg: understanding weight-bearing instructions
After a leg fracture, the amount of weight you may put through the limb depends on the break and treatment.
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Fractures & trauma
Collarbone fracture: sling care and treatment choices
A broken collarbone often causes pain and difficulty using the shoulder after a fall.
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Fractures & trauma
Broken toe: when a small injury needs assessment
Toe injuries vary from minor bruising to fractures that need specific treatment.
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Hip fracture in an older adult: urgent care and recovery planning
A suspected hip fracture after a fall needs urgent hospital assessment.
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Shoulder & upper limb
Shoulder dislocation: why prompt treatment matters
A dislocated shoulder needs urgent medical treatment.
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Children’s orthopaedics
A child with a new limp: when to seek urgent help
A new unexplained limp in a child should be assessed.
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Joint replacement
Partial or total knee replacement: how the choice is made
Partial knee replacement treats a selected part of the knee, while total replacement addresses more of the joint surfaces.
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Joint replacement
Revision knee replacement: why a second operation may be needed
Revision knee replacement means changing some or all parts of an existing knee implant.
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Joint replacement
Revision hip replacement: preparing for a specialist opinion
Revision hip replacement replaces or adjusts components of an existing artificial hip.
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Surgery preparation
Before knee replacement: organise the practical details
Preparation for knee replacement includes medical assessment and planning for recovery at home.
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