In the past, arthritis of the big toe (Hallux Rigidus) meant one of three things: Manage with orthotics (insoles) and footwear adjustment An operation to shave some of the bone off and decompress the joint (Cheilectomy) An operation to fuse the big toe Now, patients have another option to choose. The Cartiva implant. Mr. O’Flaherty…
Mr. O’Flaherty recently had the opportunity to visit the Charite Hospital in Berlin, Germany. The Charité Berlin is a famous clinical centre. It is Europe’s largest university hospital, and, for many years in a row, has been awarded “Germany’s Best Hospital” – the highest national ranking for hospital medical quality. Within its more than 300-years…
The use of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of tendon problems continues to increase, as does the evidence behind its use. It is especially useful in the setting of Achilles Tendon and Plantar Fascia issues that will not respond to standard treatment with physiotherapy and stretches. Mr. O’Flaherty has been using shockwave in…
The annual Irish Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (IOFAS) Meeting is taking place this year in our home city of Belfast. Following on from last years successful meeting in the Slieve Russell hotel in County Cavan, we are delighted to welcome all our colleagues travelling from far and wide across Ireland to be here this…
Mr. O’Flaherty is delighted to have facilitated the delivery and installation of a brand new EMS Swiss Dolorcast Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Machine.
