Platelet-rich Plasma and other biological treatments like BMAC ( Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate) and MFAT ( Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue) are modern treatments which have recently emerged as assistants as well as alternatives to surgery. Experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Ali Noorani explains how these treatments could help repair your rotator cuff injury. What is PRP? Our blood…
British people are at an increased risk of potential serious injury in the celebratory rush to get back to competitive sport post-lockdown. A leading orthopaedic surgeon is predicting an increase in upper limb injuries as people rush back to sports like tennis and golf. Professor Ali Noorani, pictured, Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow…
Professor Ali Noorani is a leading orthopaedic consultant specialising in shoulders and elbows at the Upper Limb Service (Shoulder & Elbow) at St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital and the Barts Health NHS Trust. He is Medical Director and Chairman for Orthopaedic Specialists; President and Chairman for The Harley Street Specialist Hospital, Chief Medical Advisor for JS…
We spoke to consultant orthopaedic surgeon and the Medical Director of the Orthopaedic Specialists, Professor Ali Noorani about the commonest sports injuries of the upper limb and elbows that he treats in his clinic. In this article, he explains just how long injuries such as shoulder dislocations, tennis elbow and rotator cuff tears may take to heal, and how a specialist determines…
