On Saturday last week, US President-Elect Joe Biden suffered midfoot fractures while playing with his dog. Initial media reports suggested that he had twisted his foot, and no obvious fractures were found after Mr. Biden attended an X-ray clinic on the Sunday. However, after a CT scan of his foot, the President-Elect’s personal physician confirmed he had sustained hairline fractures of the intermediate and lateral cuneiform bones and that he will need to wear a walking boot for several weeks. Lee Parker, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon at OneWelbeck Orthopaedics, looks closer at cuneiform fractures and their significance.

Calf strains are a common acute soft tissue injury seen by sport doctors. Most calf strains occur in the inside of the large calf muscle called the medial gastrocnemius. We see calf muscle tears usually in middle-aged active patients in sports such as running, football and tennis. In fact, calf muscle tears are so common in tennis players that we refer to these calf injuries as ‘tennis leg’.

As part of our unique approach to digestive health, at OneWelbeck we take the treatment of bowel cancer as something which requires the utmost care and attention. Bowel Cancer UK estimates that there are 42,000 new cases of bowel cancer diagnosed every year, and it is one of the most common cancer types in the UK. There are common causes which help specialists like the team at OneWelbeck be well equipped to diagnose and treat bowel cancer. In this brief blog post, we wanted to give some insight into the risk factors of bowel cancer, and how you might go about getting screened before receiving treatment. The most common risk factors of bowel cancer are: age, family history, genetic conditions, history of inflammatory or digestive problems, diabetes and lifestyle.

Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the lining of the colon and rectum. It is a disease which happens over a long period of time – as a result, some people feel as though it’s the culmination of a few problems, rather than an instant warning sign to see a doctor. As an IBD with no definite cure, knowing the signs and symptoms a patient has are vital for specialists to determine what solutions will be most beneficial. At OneWelbeck we help treat patients with Ulcerative colitis through a patient-led treatment plan attuned to each patient’s unique needs. If you are at risk of Ulcerative Colitis, it is important to know the common signs to look out for.

What are piles, and how can they be treated? In this short post we’re going to discuss how to deal with piles (haemorrhoids).

Acne can affect a huge number of people at various ages, and there are a range of different types of the condition. Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Rachael Morris-Jones, both Consultant Dermatologists and acne specialists at OneWelbeck Skin Health & Allergy, have put together a comprehensive guide to acne, what causes it and what the treatment options are.

Psoriasis is a very common skin condition that can affect different parts of the body. Dr Victoria Swale, Consultant Dermatologist at Welbeck Skin Health & Allergy takes a closer look at the condition, what causes it and what the treatment options are.

Written By Dr Boon Lim. Consultant Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist

Rectal prolapse is a condition that distressing and debilitating for anyone who suffers from it. Mr Gregory Thomas from OneWelbeck Digestive Health teaches us more about this condition and its treatment options.

An anal fistula is a relatively common problem however it is important to receive an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan. Mr Gregory Thomas from OneWelbeck Digestive Health takes a closer look at the condition and its treatment options.