Mr. Sudheer L Karlakki
MBBS, FRCS(Ed&Gl), FRCS(Orth), Msc(Orth Eng), LLM (Med Law)
GMC membership number: 4340252
Consultant Hip & Knee
Replacement & Revision Specialist
Honorary Senior Lecturer
Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital, Gobowen, Oswestry
01691 404344 & 07384 277867
Common Joint Conditions
In general most joint symptoms are related to injury, inflammation or natural wear and tear.
Most are self limiting and resolve with time, analgesia, anti-inflammatories and physiotherapy.
Persisting symptoms despite above measures may need surgical attention.
Running the
London Marathon
Fund Raising for
RJAH Hospital
What is Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is general wear and tear of a joint due to ageing process but not necessarily old age!
Earlier onset can be influenced by the suboptimal development of the joint, significant injuries and repeated excessive strain on the joint.
Natural course of arthritis is one that of gradual deterioration, which can be highly variable and so are the symptoms.
Initial non operative treatment is recommended as the symptoms can settle and remain settled before becoming restricting.
End stage arthritis can be helped by joint replacement to regain lost activity and quality of life.
What is a Joint Replacement?
Hip or Knee Replacement or Arthroplasty is a procedure, where a damaged and painful hip or knee joint is replaced with an artificial one.
Adults of any age can be considered for a hip replacement, typically most are carried out on people between the ages of
60 and 80.
Joint replacements do wear with time and come lose, this is largely influenced by the level of activity
Contact us:
Ludlow Unit (Private Treatment Unit)
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RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital NHS FT
Oswestry SY10 7AG
Tel NHS & Private: 01691 404344
Tel Private: 07384 277867
Fax: 01691 404 060
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