Spider veins
Spider veins are faulty veins that are found just under the skin. They are commonly referred to as either thread veins, capillary veins or broken veins. These thin damaged veins are usually red in colour and may appear to have a branch like pattern or that of a spider’s web. They don’t tend to bulge […]
Varicose vein
Varicose veins are caused when your small veins begin to weaken or get damaged. The main function of these veins, is to prevent the back-flow of blood on its way to the heart. When these veins deteriorate, they now cause a back-flow. This would lead to swollen and enlarged veins that usually appear to be […]
Sports Injury Surgery Journey
Prior to your surgery, your consultant will explain the entire procedure to you. We encourage you to raise any questions or concerns you may have with your consultant at each step of your surgery journey. All of our patient care is centred on informed consent. What to expect as your surgery journey? On admission for […]
Understanding Gilmore’s Groin
What is Gilmore’s Groin? Gilmore’s Groin – so named as it was first recognised by 108 Harley Street’s own founder, the late Mr Jerry Gilmore – is also known as a sportsman’s hernia. It is a painful condition that affects the groin area, commonly experienced by athletes and active individuals. Unlike a traditional hernia, there […]
Gilmore’s groin surgery
Post your rehabilitation if you fail to show any improvement your surgeon will indicate that surgery is required. Gilmore’s Groin can be successfully treated by the surgical restoration of normal anatomy. The success of the surgery depends on accurate diagnosis, meticulous repair of each element of the disruption and intensive rehabilitation. We will provide you […]
Rehabilitation for Gilmore’s Groin
Our team of experts have established a rehabilitation programme for Gilmore’s Groin. Your consultant may recommend this programme as an alternative to surgery. Although if you do need surgery your consultant will advice the program as part of your post-operation recovery process. When doing the exercises, it is important that you activate your “core stability” […]
Adductor Tenotomy
In some cases, the adductor tendon may get repeatedly injured or tears and heals badly causing it to thicken and get rigid. This is because the muscle underneath the tendon is prevented from moving smoothly and when it contracts suddenly, the rigid tendon prevents the muscle contracting properly and the muscle itself tears.
If this happens then your consultant will advise an adductor tenotomy.
What is a mole?
Small dark marks on the skin caused by cells in the skin that produce pigment (colour). They are usually brownish, although some may be darker or skin-coloured. Moles can be flat or raised, smooth or rough, and some have hair growing from them. Moles are usually circular or oval in shape with a smooth edge.
Diagnostic excision
A lesion and a small amount of normal looking skin around it is removed. Stitches are used. You will typically have a straight-line scar that is usually 3 to 4 times the length of the lesion being removed.
Curettage
The lesion is scraped off. A graze like area remains which scabs up and takes 1 to 2 weeks to heal (6 weeks on the lower legs). Stitches are not used. A pale patch resembling the outline of the lesion usually remains.