Shoulder pain

PRP for rotator cuff injuries

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…

Elbow pain

Elbow arthroscopy FAQs with answers from a specialist: success rate, risks, advantages and more

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…

Ali consulting with patient at HSSH

Surgeon in Focus – Professor Ali Noorani

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…

Healing sports injuries

Sports injuries of the shoulder or elbow: how long do they take to heal?

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…

Elbow pain

Do fractured elbows always require surgery?

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…