CM Sports Surgery

23/11/2023

23/11/2023

Thanks David for wearing our logo on National TV last night. It is fantastic to see players appreciating sponsors! Well done David,a real gent and we are delighted to have you back on the field which is testament to your commitment and determination. For anyone who missed "My Body Fix" progamme on TV last night we highly recommend catching on the player. The show follows David through he ACL surgery and rehab, the successful surgery was carried out by Gort man Cathal Moran and the programme was presented by the ever so professional Kathryn Thomas. Well done all 👏👏👏 CM Sports Surgery St. Thomas' Hurling Club

16/11/2023

📢 Tune into RTÉ 1 on Tuesday 21st Nov at 20:30 to watch hurler David Burke navigate the journey of ACL injury and reconstruction under the care of Prof. Cathal Moran at .

My Body Fix showcases the latest in virtual reality & 3D technology allowing patients to see their medical conditions & injuries brought to life. The episode will follow David's journey from diagnosis right through surgery and rehabilitation providing a valuable insight into an elite athlete's journey to recovery.

08/11/2023

📢 Join us on November 15th at 7pm for an online meeting focusing on the Knee & Sports Injuries

Live Q&A session will follow afterwards! ❓️

Free Event!

Register for the event on sportssurgeryclinic.com/events

08/11/2023

📢 Join us on November 15th at 7pm for an online meeting focusing on the Knee & Sports Injuries

Live Q&A session will follow afterwards! ❓️

Free Event!

Register for the event on sportssurgeryclinic.com/events

30/08/2022

Have you ever heard of a Reverse Shoulder Replacement?

In a reverse shoulder replacement, the normal ball-and-socket structure of the shoulder joint is reversed. An artificial ball is attached to the shoulder blade. An artificial socket is attached to the top of the arm bone. The large deltoid muscle that covers the shoulder is typically then able to move the arm.

29/08/2022

Did you know that Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of degenerative joint disease?

OA occurs most frequently in the knees, hips and hands. It is often referred to as ‘wear and tear’ that effects the cartilage in the joints. The cartilage acts as a shock absorber and as an articulating surface between the bones in the joint. With age, our joints will pick up degenerative changes and these changes can be more symptomatic in some more than others.

The severity of your symptoms will guide which treatment options are most appropriate for you. Optimal management requires a variety of treatments and depending on the severity of the condition may require surgical intervention.

Surgery is reserved for severe clinical disease with structural changes in the joint.

25/08/2022

Knee pain is one of the most common complaints of people of all ages. The pain can result from an injury, arthritis or other condition. The location and severity of knee pain often varies with each person depending on the cause of the problem.

Some of the signs and symptoms of knee pain are:
- Swelling
- Redness
- Stiffness
- Weakness or instability
- Popping or crunching noises

Persistent knee pain can negatively affect your quality of life and can lead to future disability. If you are concerned about knee pain, contact your health care provider team as soon as possible.

You will find a host of resources available at www.cathaljmoran.com

23/08/2022

Did you know that your Knees require 10 muscles to function?

Knees rely on quadriceps, which contain four muscles — re**us femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus intermedius, and vastus medialis. Hamstrings also refer to another group of muscles — semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris. Hip abductors, glute muscles, and calf muscles also work together to stabilize the knee joint.

Strengthening these muscles can help alleviate the daily weight-bearing stresses experienced by the knees.

22/08/2022

This may seem pretty straight forward but there are some very simple things that people do which can make shoulder pain worse. You can make your shoulder pain worse if you:

- Completely stop using your shoulder
- Persist with activities that seem to make it worse
- Make up your own strenuous exercises or use heavy gym equipment
- Slouch when sitting

Get in touch with our team at info@cathaljmoran.com if you have any questions about your shoulder injury.

19/08/2022

Following on from Feidhlim’s* inspirational story, we thought we would share some more information on his injury.

This is what an osteochondral defect looks like on MRI imaging. In layman’s terms it is essentially a defect or ‘pothole’ in the cartilage & underlying bone. Symptoms can be severely debilitating, and it can be a devastating injury for young athletes.

OATS surgery means Osteochondral Autograft Transfer Surgery which is where a piece of cartilage is harvested from a part of the knee that is non weightbearing and transplanted into the defect site. Professor Moran is a specialist in cartilage transplant procedures, and we undertake many of these surgeries each year in Sports Surgery Clinic Santry

*shared with Feidhlim’s permission

17/08/2022

Meet Molly Dunne.

Back in November 2021, Molly (middle of the picture) underwent a full ACL Reconstruction and Meniscus Repair.

As an All-Ireland Winner with Galway Camogie, Sport has always been a huge part of her life. When she was injured playing for her local team, this came as a huge blow as not only had it significantly impacted her playing career, Molly had also planned on tackling Mount Everest and attempting to reach Base Camp.

We're delighted to say that after some very long months of hard work and determination, Molly has returned to the playing pitches and achieved her goal of conquering Mount Everest by reaching Base Camp👏