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Ankle experts gather around a virtual round-table
Professor Mackay enjoyed taking part in a round table discussion this week on the InternalBrace in the ankle. Held by Arthrex Orthopedia, he joined Jens Kurt Johansen and Rajiv Limaye in the online webinar. Professor Mackay talked about his use of the InternalBrace for ATFL injuries. Due to the ongoing corona pandemic although it is…
Read MoreMackay Clinic newsletter #2 – patients, published research and a best seller
We have just published the second issue of our Mackay Clinic newsletter. As you can imagine a lot happened in the second half of 2020. The clinic was open and busy with Professor Mackay seeing a range of patients, some of whom we share with you plus news of a former patient who lifted a…
Read MoreStudy shows excellent outcomes for combined ACL repair and ALL Internal Brace augmentation
Our knees are subjected to powerful forces especially when we play sport and surgeons, we are always working to improve our clinical knowledge of how repair affects patient outcomes after injury and subsequent surgery. This paper published in December 2020 shows the results from a two-year study. It demonstrates that the small additional augmentation of…
Read MoreA story of hope for two tiny girls as the building blocks of a bright future are laid for others
As firm supporters of all that The Duncan Hospital do to advance the health and education of girls and women in India, we would love to share an uplifting story. Early last year a woman was bought in to the hospital to give birth. Paediatrician Blessy Suchi recalled in her blog, “When 25yr old Manasa…
Read MoreBusy farmer and rugby player’s experience of InternalBrace surgery for ruptured ACL
Patient Story: When David Reddihough collapsed in agony after his knee gave way during a touch rugby game, he thought he had done something serious. In our video below he discusses his injury, options for surgery, why he chose to have InternalBrace surgery and his subsequent recovery. A busy farmer, David battled on for a…
Read MoreWe are open and look forward to welcoming you
Coronavirus update: January 2021. We are pleased to say that The Mackay Clinic remains open for consultations and surgery. Professor Mackay is carrying out face to face consultations but is also happy, at this time to carry out telephone consultations. Both in-person and phone appointments can be booked by calling the dedicated BMI Ross Hall…
Read MoreEncouraging evidence in support of ACL preservation
We are delighted to update with the major findings so far from a study we posted earlier at the start of 2020. It involved research that was being carried out by Dr William Wilson who was assessing the clinical and biomechanical outcomes of sports patients recovering from serious knee injuries involving the cruciate ligament. Dr…
Read MoreOrthopaedic meetings embrace a virtual world
Many surgeons thrive on meeting with colleagues and friends at annual faculty meetings all over the world. These meetings form perfect platforms for sharing ideas, outcomes, and research. This year has of course been very different, with the fallout from coronavirus effectively making such gatherings impossible. However, medicine is always at the forefront of technology…
Read MoreCongratulations to Reece Wilson – new World Champion
All of us at The Mackay Clinic would like to send huge congratulations to Reece Wilson DH athlete on becoming the 2020 Men’s UCI Downhill World Champion in what looked like some really taxing weather conditions in Austria. Reece previously had his shoulder AC joint InternallyBraced by Professor Mackay after separating it in a high-speed…
Read MoreClinic Update – Appointments and surgery resumed
Further to our previous notices about our phased re-opening, The Mackay Clinic has resumed all normal face to face appointment clinics and also surgery, for appropriate cases. Our office is open and takes calls from 9am – 1.30pm, Monday to Friday – 01786 406424. Or you can email us [email protected]*********************************** Appointments are taking place as…
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