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Dr Malcolm Finlay is an acknowledged innovator in the field of atrial fibrillation (AF) treatment, and a consultant cardiologist at St Bartholomew’s Hospital. His expertise in using cutting- edge technology has earned him international recognition and placed him at the forefront of his field. A renowned expert in ‘catheter


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Health, fitness & wellbeing • 15 ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Knee pain? Is it arthritis?


Arthritis of the knee currently affects approximately 8.5 million people in the UK, with one in five adults over 45 years old having symptoms that affect their daily life. These symptoms can include minimal swelling at lower intensities, to constant pain with marked joint deformity, stiffness and instability at higher intensities. So how do you know if the early symptoms of possible knee arthritis need treatment? Mr Owen Wall, is a nationally


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Treatment of spinal stenosis after appropriate assessment and investigations can be life changing


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Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within the spinal canal, which can lead to compression of the spinal cord and the nerves that help with the functioning of the limbs. It commonly occurs in the neck (cervical spine) and the lower back (lumbar spine). It’s most commonly caused by wear-and-tear in the spine related to age, activities, injuries etc. Many people with spinal stenosis may not have any symptoms or have only mild symptoms, but, some may experience pain with or without numbness and tingling. Sometimes, they may cause muscle weakness, especially when functioning (walking, standing, using the arms). When spinal stenosis happens in the neck, this may lead to compression of the spinal cord. This can affect walking, balance, grip strength and fine movements. Many people complain of dropping things, being unable to use a knife and fork, unable to do up buttons and changes in hand writing. If the spinal stenosis continues, it can lead to swelling within the spinal cord (myelopathy) and worsening symptoms. When spinal stenosis affects the lower back, it can usually result in pain down the


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