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ACJ reconstruction surgery
Ever wondered what ACJ reconstruction surgery involves? Here’s a helpful explainer video by Lockdown. Most ACJ injuries don’t need repair but if you do, this type of surgery normally has a high success rate when followed by an appropriate time in a sling and good physical therapy. Any questions about this surgery? Please comment below.

Chip off the old block
CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK . This video shows surgical removal of a traction enthesophyte of the olecranon, where a bony spur forms over the tip of the elbow which may then become detached and embedded in a tendon. . This condition is more common than you might think and while it normally settles with anti-inflammatory tablets and physio if the associated pain is not settling it may be worth further exploration. . Previously common among blacksmiths and farriers, this condition can nowadays affects anyone who performs repeated movements such as gym-goers (eg. Tricep pull-downs, bench press, dips). . This lovely patient came to see me after being troubled with this problem for three years. Despite conservative treatment he was not better and we discussed a surgical solution. . This procedure involved dissecting the enthesophyte out from the triceps tendon which it was now tearing into. The tendon breakdown was repaired and should heal well in a few weeks.

WHY YOU MIGHT BE OVERDOING IT IN BOXING TRAINING I’ve been learning to box with a coach and can now appreciate why some of my patients who have taken up this type of training might be injuring themselves. Most people getting into boxing want to hit the pads or the bag as hard as possible. The important thing to remember is “form before intensity”. Get your technique right, work on the conditioning and you are less likely to hurt yourself. Have you recently taken up boxing? What are you struggling with? Please share below 👇