• MAY 13, 2020

    COVID-19 – Clinic Update

    During the closure of the Clinic Professor Ribbans has been undertaking remote video/telephone consultations. However, in accordance with the latest Government guidelines, we are currently working through the policies and procedures to allow us to reopen the Clinic to patients as soon as possible whilst ensuring it is safe to do so and, most importantly, that

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    • MARCH 19, 2020

    Coronavirus

    Due to the current coronavirus situation the clinic is closed to patients until further notice. We are able to offer telephone/video consultations if appropriate. If you wish to contact us regarding this please email admin@billribbans.com. On behalf of all of us here at The County Clinic we hope you stay safe and well during this

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    • MARCH 26, 2018

    Vitamin D deficiency in Foot and Ankle Surgical Patients

    Bill and his colleagues in Leicester have published in December their combined audit results of the pre-operative Vitamin D status of patients being admitted for foot and ankle surgery. The results were published in Foot and Ankle Surgery. Only 17% of patients had vitamin levels deemed within normal levels. 22% were grossly deficient. Our advice

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    • MARCH 26, 2018

    Stress Injuries in the Older Athlete

    In Bill’s practice a lot of “Masters Athletes” – those older than 40 years old – present with stress injuries to bone and soft-tissues. Diagnosis and Management is an important part of Bill’s working week. However, he is equally concerned about preventing injury recurrence. One of the most important predictors of suffering from a fracture

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