Plain-English articles on hip and knee surgery, written and medically reviewed by Mr Shakir Hussain to help you make informed decisions about your care.
Every article on this page has been written and medically reviewed by Mr Hussain. Content is updated regularly to reflect current evidence and best practice.
Most surgeons consider previous spinal fusion a reason to avoid hip resurfacing. In carefully selected patients, the evidence suggests the opposite may be true. Mr Hussain explains the biomechanics, the risks, and why resurfacing can dramatically reduce dislocation risk in a patient whose spine is already fused, illustrated with pre- and post-operative X-rays from a real case.
When can you fly safely before and after joint replacement surgery? A clear, evidence-based guide to the timing of long-haul travel, DVT risk, and practical precautions, with surgeon-specific advice from Mr Hussain.
Both procedures relieve the pain of hip arthritis, but they work differently and suit different patients. Mr Hussain, trained directly under BHR co-inventor Ronan Treacy, sets out the differences, the candidate criteria, and the new ceramic-on-ceramic option.
Robotic-assisted knee replacement is now available in Birmingham, but what does "robotic" actually mean, and does it lead to better outcomes? A clear, unbiased guide to the three main systems currently in use.
Some medications, supplements and treatments need careful review before joint replacement surgery. A patient guide covering blood thinners, NSAIDs, GLP-1s like Ozempic, immunotherapy, herbal supplements and more.
Modern knee implants are far more durable than their predecessors, but they are not designed to last forever. Mr Hussain explains what determines implant longevity, what revision surgery involves, and how to protect your knee replacement.
Every article on this hub is authored and reviewed by Mr Hussain, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham, with a subspecialty focus on hip resurfacing, robotic-assisted joint replacement and complex revision surgery. He holds the fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Trauma & Orthopaedics.
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