The knee joint is a frequent source of problems requiring the attention of an orthopaedic surgeon.
Common knee problems include injuries such as ligament, tendon or meniscus tears, degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis, and patella (kneecap) problems. Appropriate investigation and medical attention increases your chances of a good outcome.
Treatments can be divided into non-operative (non-surgical) which may include physiotherapy, and surgical which can be done with the aid of the arthroscope e.g., ACL reconstruction, or as completely open surgery e.g., knee replacement.
Orthopaedic injuries include any injury to the musculoskeletal system. These injuries relating to the bones and joints are often the result of a sporting injury, accident, or trauma to the body. From elite athletes and sporting greats, children, the elderly, OSV surgeons have helped thousands of patients regain their freedom and quality of life from these types of injuries. Select an area of specialisation to read more about the conditions we treat.
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a common condition where the articular cartilage breaks down and essentially wears away, leaving the underlying bone exposed.
An ACL injury is a knee injury that involves the tearing or stretching of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a ligament that stabilises the knee joint.
A Meniscus Injury is any damage to this cartilage disc, sometimes referred to as a cartilage tear. Meniscus tears are the most common type of knee injury, which can be a partial tear, or larger total tear.
Recurrent patellar dislocation is a condition characterised by the repeated slipping of the patella, or kneecap, out of its groove on the front of the lower end of the femur (thigh bone).
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