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Also known as knee arthroplasty, is a procedure to replace damaged knee joints with artificial components to relieve pain and restore function.
Overview of Knee Replacement
Knee replacement surgery is primarily performed to alleviate severe pain and improve mobility in individuals
suffering from knee joint damage, often due to conditions like osteoarthritis. The procedure involves removing damaged bone and cartilage and replacing them with prosthetic components made of metal and plastic. Ther are two main types of knee replacement:
Partial Knee Replacement:
This is performed when only one part of the knee is damaged.
Total Knee Replacement:
This involves replacing the entire knee joint.
Knee revision surgery is a complex procedure performed to replace or repair a failing knee implant, often due to wear, infection or instability.
Also known as total hip arthroplasty, it involves replacing damaged parts of the hip joint with artificial implants to relieve pain and improve mobility.
Hip revision surgery is a procedure to replace a worn-out or failed hip implant, often due to complications like loosening, often due to complications like loosening, infection or dislocation.
Osteotomy around the knee is a procedure in which the alignment of the leg is corrected by cutting and reshaping the bone to redistribute weight across the knee joint and reduce pain.
Overview of Knee Osteotomy
Knee osteotomy is typically performed in patients with arthritis affecting one compartment of the knee and malalignment of the leg (such as bow-legged or knock-kneed deformity). The procedure aims to preserve the native knee joint, delay the need for knee replacement, and improve pain and function. The bone is cut and realigned, and the new position is stabilised with metal plates and screws.
Ligament reconstruction surgery is performed to restore stability to the knee following injury to one or more of the major stabilising ligaments.
Overview of ACL and Complex Ligament Reconstruction: ACL reconstruction involves replacing a torn ligament with a graft, commonly taken from the patient’s own tissue or a donor graft. Complex ligament reconstruction may involve repair or reconstruction of multiple ligaments, such as the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCL), or posterolateral corner structures. These procedures are performed to restore knee stability, function, and confidence in patients with symptomatic ligament injuries.
Articular cartilage repair and reconstruction procedures are performed to treat focal cartilage defects in the knee in order to reduce pain and improve joint function.
Overview of Articular Cartilage Surgery
These procedures are typically performed in patients with localised cartilage damage rather than widespread arthritis. Techniques may include microfracture, osteochondral grafting (autograft or allograft), or cell-based cartilage restoration procedures. The aim is to preserve the joint surface, improve symptoms, and delay progression to osteoarthritis and knee replacement.
Assessment and management of sports-related injuries affecting the knee and ankle, including ligament, cartilage, tendon, and soft tissue injuries.
Overview of Sports Injuries of the Knee and Ankle
Sports injuries of the knee and ankle commonly occur as a result of twisting, impact, or overuse during physical activity. Conditions may include ligament sprains or tears, meniscal injuries, cartilage damage, tendon injuries, and fractures. Management may involve non-operative treatment such as physiotherapy and rehabilitation, or surgical intervention where symptoms persist or significant structural damage is present. The aim of treatment is to restore stability, function, and return to activity.
Ankle instability refers to recurrent giving way of the ankle due to ligament injury, resulting in pain, swelling, and reduced function.
Overview of Ankle Instability
Ankle instability most commonly develops following repeated ankle sprains that lead to damage of the supporting ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Patients may experience recurrent episodes of instability, weakness, or difficulty with uneven surfaces. Initial management typically involves physiotherapy, bracing, and activity modification. Surgical treatment may be considered for patients with ongoing symptoms despite appropriate non-operative management.
Surgical treatment for ankle instability is performed to repair or reconstruct damaged ankle ligaments in order to restore stability and function.
Overview of Ankle Instability Surgery
Ankle instability surgery is indicated in patients with persistent symptoms who have failed conservative treatment. The procedure may involve direct repair of the injured ligaments or ligament reconstruction using local tissue or grafts. Surgery aims to improve ankle stability, reduce pain, and allow return to daily activities and sport. Post-operative rehabilitation is an essential part of recovery.