Our Specialties | The Joint Clinic

Our Specialties

	Hip Many people suffer from pain associated with the hips. In the majority of cases, surgery is not necessary.
	Shoulder and Upper Limb Shoulder problems are very common. In fact when it comes to musculoskeletal problems, the second most common reason (after back pain) that people visit their family doctor is with a shoulder problem. Most of the people we see in the Joint Clinic with shoulder pain have had their pain for 6 months or more as it typically comes and goes according to their activity level.
	Knee The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is a very exposed joint covered mainly by skin and capsule only, and not covered by muscles or ligaments as most other joints are.
	Spine Many people suffer from pain associated with the spine. In the majority of cases, surgery is not necessary.
	Foot and Ankle Many people suffer with foot pain and ankle pain. Often, foot problems can be resolved with good advice regarding footwear and foot care. Some foot problems may improve with special insoles or devices, and some will benefit from surgery. Ankle pain may settle down with physiotherapy and splints but may require specialist investigations and in some cases arthroscopic (key hole) surgery.
	Hand and Wrist Hands help us eat, dress, write, earn a living, create art, play sports or express emotions. To do these activities, our hands require sensation, movement and strength which is provided by complex structure of nerves, vessels, gliding tendons, moving joints and muscle contraction. Pain and other problems in the hands, wrist and arm can be caused by injury, certain activities or other health problems.