6. What are the risk factors for developing back pain?
One of the major factors that can be addressed in terms of developing back pain is being overweight. There is a direct correlation between having a higher body mass and increased back pain.
7. What can I do to avoid developing back pain?
Staying physically fit is key to minimising the chances of developing back pain. Specific areas to look at would be:
⬤ Weight management
⬤ Staying active. If you work in an office environment, getting up every 20 to 30 minutes for a quick walk around the office is very useful in minimising symptoms.
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Pictured (l to r) are some members of the multidisciplinary team with Noreen Hynes, General Manager, Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore; Alison Butler, Occupational Therapist; Dr Christine Kiernan, Specialist Registrar, Orthopaedics; John Connolly, Multi-Task Attendant, Theatre; Dearbhail Foy, Arthroplasty CNS; Nuala Reynolds, Physiotherapist; Colleen Connolly, Occupational Therapist; Prof Eoin Sheehan, Orthopaedic Consultant; Mr Khalid Merghani, Orthopaedic Consultant; Dr Noel Hemmings, Consultant Anaesthetist; Pat Conway, Physiotherapist; Patricia Larkin, Pre Assessment CNS; and Theresa Rennick, Dietitian
Online patient joint replacement education programme launched
More than 7,000 patients a year nationally are to benefit from access to a new online resource for patients undergoing hip and knee replacements in hospitals across Ireland.
Surgeon completes 100th knee replacement using pioneering robot for patients in Bath
The robotic assisted technique allows for speedier recovery times and reduced post-operative pain
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Mr Neil Bradbury has reached the 100th surgery milestone using the Stryker Mako robotic-arm
Circle Bath Hospital recently celebrated performing over 100 successful knee replacements using a state-of-the-art robotic assisted technique.
The Stryker Mako robotic-arm assisted surgery offers patients a higher level of alignment and positioning during surgery, resulting in speedier recovery and reduced post-operative pain.
Having completed his 100th knee replacement, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and knee specialist Mr Neil Bradbury commented: “The use of the latest technology allows my practice to deliver the gold standard of knee replacement surgery.
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The risk of developing serious complications following a knee replacement could be up to 73% higher when a tourniquet is used, compared to surgery without a tourniquet, according to a study from the University of Warwick published in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.