An AC joint injury is commonly referred to as shoulder separation, and is when the acromioclavicular joint is displaced.
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Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injury
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
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
Baker's cysts in children
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.
Brachial plexus injuries during birth
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
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
Foot hallux rigidus
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
Ganglion
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
Growth plate injuries
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
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
Joint inflammation caused by sport
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 and sprains
Kyphosis in children
Labral hip tear
Lateral hip pain
Lisfranc injuries
Lumbosacral plexus injury
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
Muscle strains and sprains
Neck pain
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 a joint can increase over time. Ultimately, chronic pain may require expert intervention to find relief and improve mobility.
Osteoporosis
A degenerative condition where bones thin over time and are more easily broken
Paediatric fractures
Paediatric knee and ligament injuries
Patella (kneecap) instability
Patellofemoral pain syndrome
Peripheral nerve tumours
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
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
Shin splints
Shoulder and elbow dislocation
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
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
Spinal stenosis
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
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
Tendonitis
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
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