Knee Arthroscopy (Key Hole Surgery)Knee arthroscopy is a surgical technique that can diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint. During the procedure, the surgeon uses a specially designed telescope called an arthroscope. This is inserted into your knee through a small incision (“key-hole” surgery). This allows them to view the inside of the joint on a screen. The surgeon can then investigate a problem with the knee and, if necessary, correct the issue (e.g. removing torn cartilage, ligament reconstructions) using separate small instruments within the arthroscope... Read More...
Knee Ligament Surgery (Sports injuries)There are four main ligaments in the knee that can become injured. During injury, a knee ligament may be stretched (sprained), or sometimes torn (ruptured). Ligament rupture can be partial (just some of the fibres that make up the ligament are torn) or complete (the ligament is torn through completely). Knee ligament injuries can cause pain, swelling, tenderness, bruising and reduced movement of your knee. .. Read More...
Knee Joint ReplacementKnee joint replacement is a procedure that replaces an injured or ailing knee with an artificial man made joint called a prosthesis. Damaged cartilage and bone are removed from the knee joint. Man-made pieces are then placed in the knee. The prosthesis is made of metal alloys, plastics, and polymers. It simulates the function of a knee. Replacement knees can be custom tailored to meet your needs. .. Read More...