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. Ali Noorani, pictured, Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow &…
Professor Roger van Riet is a world-renowned elbow surgeon. He is a pioneer in arthroscopic surgery of the elbow and has treated elbow injuries in many international athletes, including Olympic and world champions. He is well recognised for the development of his technique to repair and reconstruct the unstable elbow as well as tendon repairs…
Elbow arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique, used by orthopaedic surgeons to look inside the joint. It’s used to diagnose and treat many different elbow joint conditions such as osteoarthritis, locked joints, tennis elbow, elbow stiffness, instability, cartilage injuries and more. Naturally, patients have questions about the procedure. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently…
Mr 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, Mr 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…
Undergoing the right treatment is critical for avoiding poor function of the elbow after a fracture. Fortunately, specialists such as Professor Roger Van Riet, are available to guide you on when surgery is the best treatment for your elbow fracture. What causes an elbow fracture? Elbow fractures are often caused by a fall on the outstretched hand, but direct trauma to…
