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Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury

An AC joint injury is commonly referred to as shoulder separation, and is when the acromioclavicular joint is displaced.

Achilles tendinopathy

Damage to the Achilles tendon fibres, including pain, swelling or stiffening of your, often caused by overuse or exercising.

Achilles tendon rupture

This occurs when there is a tear of separation of the tendon fibres.  It is relatively common and can be serious. You may need surgery if the tendon ends aren’t in contact.

Ankle arthritis

This is where the shock absorbing cartilage of the joint is worn, causes pain and a lack of mobility.  Surgery may be required option once non-surgical routes have been exhausted.

Ankle fractures

A break or breaks in one or more of the three bones that make up the ankle joint, that may or may not puncture the skin.

Ankle sprains

Ligament injuries to the ankle including soft tissue damage.

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)

A chronic condition of the spine that a rheumatologist or spinal consultant can help with the diagnosis and treatment of.

Anterior cruciate ligament injury

A full or partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can stop you from doing some of your favourite sports, exercise or hobbies.

Back pain

The spine is made up of 33 individual bones that protect the spinal cord.  And spinal pain can present in all areas, from top to bottom of the spine.

Back pain in children and teens

Children and teens tend to be more flexible however if your child is experiencing persistent back pain, at HCA UK we can help.

Baker’s cyst

A Baker cyst appears as a swelling, which is a fluid-filled cyst or growth that develops behind the knee. In adults it can commonly occur when there's osteoarthritis. Also called a poplitealcyst, a Baker cyst sometime causes pain when bending the knee or trying to fully straightening the leg.

Baker's cysts in children

A Baker's cyst is a visible swelling that can form at the back of your child's knee.

Big toe arthritis

Osteoarthritis in the big toe is a condition causing the big toe joint to become painful and stiff - it can lead to swelling, tenderness and a grating sound.

Bone deformity after injury and infection

Our leading paediatric consultants can treat bone deformities using cutting-edge technology and advanced treatments.

Brachialgia

Brachialgia, or cervical radiculopathy, describes pain in the arm caused by a pinched nerve in the neck.

Brachial plexus injury

The brachial plexus is a group of nerves connecting the brain and spinal cord to the upper limb.  Brachial plexus injuries can occur when the arm is forcefully pulled or stretched.

Bunions

Our consultants perform corrective surgery for many patients to relieve them of the discomfort when walking and ill-fitting shoes.

Calcific tendonitis

Hydroxyapatite deposition disease (HADD) is a condition characterised by calcium deposits in the shoulder that causes pain and inflammation.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

A condition where pressure on a nerve in the wrist impacts control of movement in both the wrist and hand, often accompanied by a tingling sensation, numbness and pain.

Cartilage injury

From complex orthopaedic surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Degenerative disc disease (DDD)

 Our world-leading spinal specialists treat the pain caused by a worn spinal disc.

De Quervain's syndrome

De Quevain's tenosynovitis, pain or difficulty when you move your thumb.

Dupuytren's disease

This condition is caused by a build-up of thick fibrous tissue in the palm of the hand. It leads to a progressive deformity, where one or more fingers bend into the palm.

Facet joint pain

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS)

The term describing the condition of not having a successful result after back surgery and experiencing continued pain

Foot hallux rigidus

From complex foot surgery to straightforward ankle procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Fracture

A fractured or broken bone is normally the result of a high force  impact, or another bone weakening condition, such as osteoporosis or bone cancer.

Frozen shoulder

This is a painful condition, occurring when the capsule within the shoulder joint thickens and stiffens.  The cause is often unknown, but it can be more common in people with diabetes.

Function loss from old nerve injury

From complex nerve surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional nerve care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Ganglion

From complex hand and wrist surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Golfer's elbow

Medial epicondylitis, commonly known as golfer's elbow, affects the inner part of your forearm. While it may heal naturally, treatment from the specialists at HCA UK can speed up recovery. 

Groin pain

Groin pain can be caused by several conditions. It’s most often caused by adductor strains, also called groin strains, which are injuries to any of the adductor muscles of the thigh or their corresponding tendons.

Growth plate injuries

From complex orthopaedic surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopedic care for children across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Hamstring muscle strain

A hamstring injury is a strain to the tendons or tear to the muscles at the back of the thigh.

Hand and wrist arthritis

This is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, causing pain and inflammation in the joints in the hand and wrist.

Heel pain

From complex foot and ankle surgery to straightforward orthopaedic procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Hip and pelvis conditions

The hip is the second-largest joint in the body, where the top of your thigh bone moves within the socket of your pelvis. It’s an area which can suffer acute injury or overuse and chronic degeneration.

Hip arthritis

Hip arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of any age. Find out more below about symptoms, diagnosis and the treatment options available to you across our network. 

Hip bursitis

Hip bursitis is when sacs that cushion the hip joint become inflamed. If hip pain is causing you pain and discomfort, book an appointment with a hip consultant to discuss your bursitis symptoms and treatment.

Hip dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is a condition where the ball (femoral head) and socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint don't form properly.

Hip impingement

We offer a range of state-of-the-art treatments for hip impingement and groin pain.

Hip injuries in sport

The causes of hip and groin pain in sport, and how we might be able to treat it.

Ingrown toenail

A toenail grown into the skin, can affect adults and children. If you or your child's ingrown toenail isn't getting better, we can help to treat it.

Irritable hip in children

Sometimes called transient synovitis, irritable hip is the most common cause of hip pain in children. Your child might have difficulty crawling, standing or walking but the condition isn't serious and should clear up on its own with rest. However, depending on the symptoms your child displays, your consultant may recommend other treatment. 

Joint inflammation caused by sport

From complex musculoskeletal condition management to diagnostic tests and scans, we provide exceptional sports medicine care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Knee arthritis

Knee arthritis is a common form of arthritis that can hold you back. If knee arthritis is causing you discomfort, our leading consultants are here to offer expert advice and industry-leading treatments. 

Knee pain

From complex knee surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Knee sprain

From complex knee surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Kyphosis in children

Kyphosis in children is sometimes called juvenile kyphosis or roundback. If your child has kyphosis, their back will appear markedly curved when viewed from the side. Depending on the severity of the condition, your child may be treated with physiotherapy, a special brace, or in severe cases, surgery to prevent further curving.

Labral hip tear

From complex orthopaedic surgery to tests and diagnostic procedures, we provide exceptional hip and joint care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Lateral hip pain

From complex hip surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Lisfranc injuries

From complex foot and ankle surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Lumbosacral plexus injury

From complex nerve surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures including nerve conduction studies, we provide exceptional peripheral nerve care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Meniscus injury

A torn meniscus, or locked knee, is a common sports or exercise injury caused by forceful twisting. It can result in a swollen and painful knee joint that requires treatment.

Metatarsalgia

Metatarsalgia refers to inflammation and pain in the ball of your foot. Our foot and ankle specialists can provide swift diagnosis and treatment.

Morton's neuroma

From complex foot and ankle surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Muscle strains and sprains

Muscle strains and sprains are common, especially for children who play a lot of sports. They are graded by severity and cause symptoms including pain, muscle weakness and spasms or cramps. If your child has a strain or sprain, they may be offered pain relief or psychotherapy, or in the case of torn ligaments or ruptured muscles, surgery.

Neck pain

From complex spinal surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional back care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Nerve compression

Nerve entrapment or compression neuropathy. Nerve compression syndrome is a medical condition caused by direct pressure on a nerve.

Nerve pain

Nerve pain (Neuralgia or neuropathic pain) due to compression or constriction can be due to previous traumas or even surgeries.

Osteoarthritis

The discomfort from cartilage wear and tear in the hip socket can increase over time. Ultimately, chronic pain may require expert intervention to find relief and improve mobility. 

Osteoarthritis in sport

Osteoarthritis in sport and how we might be able to treat it

Osteoporosis

A degenerative condition where bones thin over time and are more easily broken

Paediatric fractures

Your child’s bones are softer than an adult’s bones, which means that they are more easily broken. Fractures are usually diagnosed with an X-ray and our consultants can treat them with surgery or a non-surgical procedure called a ‘closed reduction’ to reset the bone. After a closed reduction, the injured area might be put in a plaster case to protect it while it heals.

Paediatric knee and ligament injuries

For paediatric knee and ligament injuries we offer inpatient and outpatient care at the following locations

Patella (kneecap) instability

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome

From complex knee surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Peripheral nerve tumours

Tumours can develop around the nerve, often leading to pain and the loss of movement.  In most cases, these tumours are benign and can be removed with surgery.

Peripheral neuropathy

One in 10 people over the age of 55 develop nerve-related symptoms in the hands and feet which can include pain, weakness and numbness.  If you're suffering we can help.

Rotator cuff tears

The most common cause of shoulder pain.  The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles and their tendons which connect the shoulder blade to the upper arm.  A tear will often restrict mobility.

Running injuries

COMMON INJURIES AND MUSCULOSKELETAL PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED BY RUNNERS


Find our more about how running injuries are treated.

Sacroiliac joint pain

From complex spinal surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional back care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Scoliosis in adults

Also known as de novo scoliosis, adult scoliosis happens as the spine wears with age - we offer a range of treatments to manipulate and realign the spine.

Scoliosis in children

A spinal curve that may take the shape of a single or double curve is treated by a team of paediatric spinal surgeons, neurosurgeons and therapists at The Portland Hospital.

Septic arthritis in children

Septic arthritis is a bacterial infection in the joint space and may cause permanent damage if not treated immediately. It's most common in the hip and knees, and is often accompanied by pain, fever, redness and a racing pulse. If you suspect your child has septic arthritis, you should take them to a hospital’s emergency department immediately or call 999.

Shin splints

From complex orthopaedic surgery to tests and diagnosing procedures, we provide exceptional sports care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Shoulder and elbow dislocation

From complex shoulder surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)

From complex hip surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Slipped disc

While it's possible to live with a slipped disc and not realise it, many people experience painful and uncomfortable symptoms. We can quickly diagnose a slipped disc and effectively treat the pain and symptoms that are holding you back. 

Spina bifida

Spina bifida occurs when a baby's spine doesn't develop properly in the womb, leaving a gap in their spine. There are different forms, which vary in severity. Spina bifida can usually be detected in a pregnancy scan between the 18th and 21st weeks. It might be possible to perform spinal surgery soon after birth to close the gap in your baby’s spine. 

Spinal stenosis

From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Spinal trauma and fracture

Whilst spinal fractures will cause pain and restrict your mobility, the most severe cases may leave a patient with irreversible, life-changing consequences. Our spinal specialists provide expert advice, precise diagnosis and effective fractured spine treatment.

Sports fatigue

From complex sports related surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional sports medicine care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics

Sports injuries

HCA UK has the expertise to diagnose a range of sports related sprains, splints and strains.

Stress fractures / Hairline fractures

Fractures of the bone that are caused by repeated stress over time, making them a common sporting injury.

Sural nerve entrapment

The sural nerve provides sensation to your foot and its entrapment can lead to pain in the leg or foot area

Tendonitis

Tendonitis is the inflammation of the connective tissues between your muscles and bones. If your symptoms aren't improving, our orthopaedic specialists offer effective diagnosis and treatment. 

Tennis elbow

This is most commonly the result of overuse and repeated stress on the tendons in the elbow, from sport or physical work. Surgery is often a last resort when conservative measures have not been successful.

Torn ligaments

From badly sprained ankles to meniscal and cruciate ligament tears. For those injuries that are frustrating slow in recovery we have the experts to help.

Trigger finger and thumb

From complex hand wrist surgery to tests and diagnostic procedures for pain in the elbow, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.

Wrist pain

PAIN IN IN WRIST OR UP THE LOWER PART OF THE ARM


Our hand and wrist specialists can help treat all manner of conditions, including fractures and soft tissue injuries