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Short thread on knee osteoarthritis (OA) and total knee replacements (TKR)
Spoiler, OA does NOT always lead to you needing a TKR.
Keep being active, whatever your preferred activity!
If you do end up needing a TKR they can be fantastic and you can return to being active
Spoiler, OA does NOT always lead to you needing a TKR.
Keep being active, whatever your preferred activity!
If you do end up needing a TKR they can be fantastic and you can return to being active
Knee OA is very common. Approximately 1 in 5 adults >45 y/o in England have knee OA.
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/osteoar…
cks.nice.org.uk/topics/osteoar…
Exercise should be a core treatment for knee OA
Try to lose weight
Stop smoking
Discussed pain relief with your GP
Consider an injection
If none of above helping over a reasonable period of time (months not weeks) consider surgery
nice.org.uk/guidance/cg177…
Try to lose weight
Stop smoking
Discussed pain relief with your GP
Consider an injection
If none of above helping over a reasonable period of time (months not weeks) consider surgery
nice.org.uk/guidance/cg177…
Feedback from my patients has been very positive about the #NHS #YourCOVIDRecovery website:
yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/#
As a clinician, I find it user-friendly and a good starting point to signpost people to.
#MSK #COVID19 #RightToRehab
yourcovidrecovery.nhs.uk/#
As a clinician, I find it user-friendly and a good starting point to signpost people to.
#MSK #COVID19 #RightToRehab
Here's a document as to why it's important 👇🏾
'After-Care Needs of Inpatients Recovering from #COVID19' via @NHSEngland #RightToRehab
england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/pu…
'After-Care Needs of Inpatients Recovering from #COVID19' via @NHSEngland #RightToRehab
england.nhs.uk/coronavirus/pu…
The @thecsp #COVID19 Road to Recovery resources are also key
csp.org.uk/public-patient…
#RightToRehab
csp.org.uk/public-patient…
#RightToRehab
Highlights Day 1 of #SIR20VIR, #Irad Interventional virtual meeting!
#MedTweetorial
⚫️ 1.Scientific Session
a. 🟡 Dialysis Related
b. 🟢 Others
🔴 #PAD-CLI Bootcamp
🔵 Practical Controversies in #PAE
(Long thread, use color code to jump to relevant sections)
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#MedTweetorial
⚫️ 1.Scientific Session
a. 🟡 Dialysis Related
b. 🟢 Others
🔴 #PAD-CLI Bootcamp
🔵 Practical Controversies in #PAE
(Long thread, use color code to jump to relevant sections)
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🟡 1a Dialysis related
Abstract of the year:
Are PTFE covered stents going to be standard of care to address the venous outflow stenosis in AV fistulae (AVeNEW) and AV grafts (AVeVA)?
Results from Dr Bart Dolmatch
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Abstract of the year:
Are PTFE covered stents going to be standard of care to address the venous outflow stenosis in AV fistulae (AVeNEW) and AV grafts (AVeVA)?
Results from Dr Bart Dolmatch
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🟡 1a Dialysis related
CONCERTO (COmbiNing Cutting and drug-Eluting balloon for Resistant arteriovenous fistula sTenOsis) Pilot Study showed great promise for use of the combination therapy for AVF
First Author:
Mark Wang, Singapore General Hospital
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CONCERTO (COmbiNing Cutting and drug-Eluting balloon for Resistant arteriovenous fistula sTenOsis) Pilot Study showed great promise for use of the combination therapy for AVF
First Author:
Mark Wang, Singapore General Hospital
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