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

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

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.

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.

Ligament injuries to the ankle including soft tissue damage.

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

A full or partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can stop you from doing some of your favourite sports, exercise or hobbies. HCA UK’s knee specialists can accurately diagnose a torn or ruptured ACL and suggest the best way to manage your injury. 

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.

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

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.

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

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

A  network of nerves that are intertwined and control movement and sensation in the arms and hands.

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

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

Pressure on a nerve in your wrist, a common condition that causes a tingling sensation, numbness and possibly pain in the hand and fingers.

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

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.

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

Also know as dupuytren's contracture or palmar fibromatosis, this disease takes its name from Baron Guillaume Dupuytren, a French surgeon who first described the condition in 1831.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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

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

HIP AND GROIN PAIN IN SPORT

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

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.

Upper curvature of the spine. If your child has congenital kyphosis our paediatric experts can help to diagnose and treat them.

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. 

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

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

Osteoarthritis is where protective cartilage on the ends of your bones breaks down, this wear and tear affecting cartilage in the joints, can cause pain, swelling, weakness and stiffness in the joints.

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

Juvenile or adolescent scoliosis. A side-to-side curve that may take the shape of an abnormal ‘S’ (double curve) or a long ‘C’ (single curve).

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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