OrthTeam Centre

15/10/2025

✨ Yesterday, we had the pleasure of collaborating with Dr Kerry Glendon, a concussion physiotherapy specialist. ✨

Kerry shared her expertise in concussion assessment and rehabilitation, bringing the latest research to life in clinical practice.

It was fantastic to bring together our Sport and Exercise Medicine Consultants and nurses from the OrthTeam Centre, alongside Manchester City’s medical teams and academia - all focused on how we support athletes in returning to play safely and effectively. 🙌🏽

14/10/2025

Arthritis at the base of the thumb is more common than you might think, and it can make even simple daily tasks painful. 😣

Symptoms include:

🔸 Pain at the base of thumb
🔸 Difficulty opening a jar or turning a key
🔸 Stiffness of the thumb

🎥 Hear from one of our hand and wrist experts, Miss Ladan Hajipour, as she explains more about the condition ➡️ https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiEZPFI20tcWcJi4wk10h2pnSBg9iJdBa

09/10/2025

Nia, 67, from Anglesey, had always loved crafting, baking, and spending time with her grandchildren - but persistent shoulder pain was stopping her from doing the things she enjoyed most. 😞

After trying non-surgical options that didn’t provide relief, Nia sought help from OrthTeam’s Professor Chris Peach. With expert diagnostics and a state-of-the-art MRI that quickly revealed the cause - bony impingement, where the bone was rubbing against the rotator cuff tendon inside the shoulder - she underwent minimally invasive keyhole surgery. To her relief, Nia’s shoulder pain disappeared almost immediately after the operation! 😀🎉

With a smooth recovery and personalised physiotherapy, Nia has regained her independence and is back to enjoying the family life and hobbies she loves. ❤️

Read Nia’s full story here ➡️ https://www.orthteamcentre.co.uk/news-and-events/shoulder-patient-embarks-on-a-new-chapter-of-independence-thanks-to-professor-peach/

06/10/2025

🔹 Did you know? 🔹

More than 10 million people in the UK are living with arthritis.

The most common form is osteoarthritis - sometimes called ‘wear and tear arthritis’.

It’s a progressive condition that causes pain, stiffness and loss of mobility in the joints.

Who’s most at risk?

▪️Older adults, as bones, joints and muscles weaken with age
▪️Women, who are more likely to develop osteoarthritis than men

Find out more about the condition, tips to ease symptoms and treatment options that our experts offer ➡️ https://orthteamcentre.co.uk/treatments/osteoarthritis

02/10/2025

🌟 Spinal neurosurgery patient success story: Dr Tim Lyttle’s journey from lumbar disc prolapse to Snowdon Summit 🌟

GP Dr Tim Lyttle was struggling with relentless back and leg pain caused by a lumbar disc prolapse. Walking more than 500m became impossible, and his fitness and everyday life were greatly affected.

After an initial consultation with Dr John Rogers, Sport and Exercise Medicine Consultant, and two spinal injections that provided some relief, Tim was promptly referred to Mr John Leach, Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon, for specialist assessment who confirmed the diagnosis and performed lumbar microdiscectomy surgery.

✨ The result? Significant pain relief following surgery
💪🏼Within a couple of months, Tim was back in the gym, running in the park and strength training
🏔️ And just one year later, Tim marked a major achievement: climbing Snowdon, the highest peak in Wales

Tim shares: "I want others to know that they don’t have to live in pain. If you’re struggling like I was, there is hope and help, and I would highly recommend Mr John Leach, Dr John Rogers and the OrthTeam Centre.”

Read more about Tim’s story here ➡️ https://www.orthteamcentre.co.uk/news-and-events/dr-tim-lyttle-s-journey/

01/10/2025

Experiencing joint, muscle or injury pain? 😣

Come along to our complimentary event and meet our leading specialists. They’ll discuss causes, treatment options and answer any questions you may have.

Our experts:

🔸 Hip: Mr Amit Kumar, Consultant Orthopaedic and Oncological Surgeon
🔸 Knee: Mr James Riley, Consultant Knee Surgeon
🔸 Hand and wrist: Miss Ladan Hajipour, Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon
🔸 Shoulder: Mr Matt Ravenscroft, Consultant Shoulder Surgeon
🔸 Rheumatology: Dr Sanjeet Kamath, Consultant Rheumatologist

🗓️ When: Saturday 29 November
📍 Where: Spire Manchester Hospital

Secure your spot!

01/10/2025

✨ OrthTeam’s Dr David White, Sport and Exercise Medicine Consultant, leading this vital training to ensure players receive the very best care on and off the pitch. ✨

30/09/2025

👏🏽 Huge congratulations to our consultant, Prof Phil Turner, on being elected Vice President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh - an outstanding achievement and well-deserved recognition of his leadership, vision and commitment to advancing surgical excellence. ✨

Prof Turner shares: “I am very proud and honoured to have been elected as Vice President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The College has over 30,000 Fellows and Members across the world engaged in all surgical specialties. I look forward to the challenges of further developing the activities of education, examinations, assessments and professional standards over the next three years.”

29/09/2025

📢 1 day to go – there’s still time to register for our CPD event: Obesity-Related MSK Problems and Management! 📢

Experts:

🔹 Consultant Spinal Neurosurgeon, Mr Ankur Saxena
🔹 Consultant Knee Surgeon, Mr Bilal Barkatali
🔹 National Clinical Specialist for Physiotherapy at Spire Healthcare/Physiotherapy Manager at Spire Manchester Hospital, Mike Kennedy

🗓 When: Tuesday 30 September, 6.30pm - 7.30pm
💻 Where: Online

Find out more and book your place ➡️
https://www.orthteamcentre.co.uk/healthcare-professionals/educational-events/obesity-related-msk-problems-and-management-gp-cpd-event/

26/09/2025

Congratulations to our very own Professor Max Fehily on achieving this milestone in robotic-assisted surgery. 🎉👏🏽

Celebrating a milestone 🎉

We’re thrilled to announce that Professor Fehily, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Spire Manchester Hospital is the very first consultant to use their new MAKO 4 by Stryker, which arrived at the hospital earlier this week.

This marks an exciting step forward in surgical innovation and patient care at our centre.

Professor Max Fehily said 💬 “Today we were the first hospital in England or Wales to use the new Mako 4 robotic system. As a high volume hip replacement surgeon, I am proud to work with a Hospital Group that continually invests in new technology in order to improve outcomes for our patients. With the addition of this new system, we now have three Mako Robots, making us one of the busiest robotic centres in the UK.”

Congratulations to Professor Fehily for leading the way and embracing the latest in robotic-assisted technology.

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To celebrate this achievement we’re running a 'Name the MAKO' competition 🎉

Think you’ve got the perfect name for our new MAKO? Comment your suggestion for a chance to win a prize - we can’t wait to see your ideas. 🧠

*Please note: you must be over 18 years old to enter the “Name the MAKO” competition. Check T&Cs in our policy tab on our profile *

26/09/2025

🔹 At the OrthTeam Centre, we provide a specialist Pain Management Service. 🔹

Here, one of our pain experts, Dr Jonathan Rajan, explain all about chronic pain and when to see a specialist ➡️ https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiEZPFI20tcX60qW6mbwirR9utaJqytkX

24/09/2025

✨ Back by popular demand ✨

OrthTeam Centre’s 3️⃣rd Sports Symposium returns to The Etihad Stadium! ⚽🏉🎾

Theme: The latest evidence in managing sports injuries, with insights into the ageing athlete.

🗓️ Friday 14 November
⏰ 8.30am - 4.30pm
🌟 Experts: 21 consultants

Secure your spot today! 🏃🏾🏃🏽‍♀️
➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orthteam-academy-annual-conference-tickets-1709954212079?aff=oddtdtcreator