Yorkshire Knee Clinic

16/04/2026

Type 2 diabetes and osteoarthritis – how one affects the other.

New research suggests high levels of pain from knee osteoarthritis could affect the way patients with type 2 diabetes regulate blood sugar.

New research hints at a connection between knee pain and glycemic results, but more research is needed.

14/04/2026

Artichokes: a new way to reduce OA pain?

A study by University of Nottingham finds a dietary fibre found in artichokes and other vegetables may significantly reduce pain in people with osteoarthritis.

A new study has found that a prebiotic fibre supplement reduced pain, improved grip strength, and lowered pain sensitivity in people with knee osteoarthritis (OA) - with far fewer dropouts than a digital physiotherapy programme.

13/04/2026

The future of regenerative medicine for osteoarthritis.

An examination of clinical validity vs hype relating to innovations in regenerative medicine for .

Torbjörn Ogéus discusses the next frontier in regenerative medicine for osteoarthritis, from innovation to clinical validation and standard of care

10/04/2026

Congratulations to Caroline Sköld.

Today, YKC’s Nick London is in Uppsala, Sweden, attending Caroline Sköld’s successful thesis defence, the final formal academic milestone in her PhD.

Nick says, “Caroline was a knee fellow of mine a few years ago and has played a valued role in our partial knee replacement studies and papers. I’m very proud of her achievement and delighted to be in Sweden to share this moment with her.”

Read her thesis here: https://www.uu.se/kalendarium/disputationer/2026-04-10-caroline-skold-dynamics-of-periprosthetic-bone-metabolism-biological-responses-to-denosumab-and-the-clinical-utility-of-metabolic-pet-ct-imaging

08/04/2026

Weight loss drugs and arthritis – a YKC update.

YKC’s Dave Duffy looks at the current state of play.

Weight loss drugs are a growth market and there are positives and negatives in their use. So when it comes to knee replacement, is their impact broadly + or -? https://yorkshirekneeclinic.com/joint-replacements-and-weight-loss-drugs/

06/04/2026

Osteoarthritis and knee surgery – should BMI be a barrier?

Arthritis UK calls for an end to BMI as a barrier to surgery to establish fairer outcomes for patients with arthritis.

Arthritis UK briefing calls for an end to BMI as a barrier to surgery to establish fairer outcomes for patients with arthritis: Beyond BMI: Removing Harmful Barriers to Joint Replacement Surgery

04/04/2026

Sit less or sit better.

Sitting all day is linked to posture, back and knee problems, and exercise alone won’t fix the issue. But this will help …

Over time, this common habit can also lead to posture issues. Here’s what experts say you should do to protect yourself.

03/04/2026

Let’s talk about your knee pain.

If you’re itching to get out and enjoy the best of spring but osteoarthritic knees are stopping you, let’s have a chat.

With new knee injuries, speed matters. If you have suffered a new knee injury, please contact our secretaries now to ensure the earliest possible appointment.

01/04/2026

Understanding secondary ACL injuries.

We know female athletes are at increased risk of secondary ACL injury following ACL reconstruction.

This study explores the nature and patterns of those injuries.

Second ACL Injury After Primary ACL Reconstruction in Female Athletes: A Systematic Review Background: Female athletes are at increased risk for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and frequently return to high-risk sport following ACL reconstruction. However, the incidence and patterns of secon...

30/03/2026

Nick London & Dave Duffy in Florida for sports injury summit.

This week, YKC’s Nick London and Dave Duffy are in Naples, Florida for the Arthrex UK Naples Summit, exploring sports injury and treatment with their US counterparts.

28/03/2026

What’s the link between athletic injury and osteoarthritis?

According to this study, it should “no longer be viewed as an unfortunate but unavoidable outcome of sport participation”.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0972978X26001042

Osteoarthritis (OA) following athletic injury is increasingly recognized as a long-term concern in athletic populations. Despite advances in injury ma…

26/03/2026

6 exercises to alleviate knee pain from IT band syndrome.

Iliotibial (IT) band syndrome is a common issue for cyclists. BICYCLING magazine has some suggestions for alleviating the pain.

IT band syndrome often happens to cyclists, and it's no fun. Here's how to best handle it so it won't sideline your rides.