Arthroscopy of the knee
This information sheet is intended as a guide to help you before and after your operation. Some of the details may vary according to the particular type of surgery or because of special instructions given to you.
This information sheet is intended as a guide to help you before and after your operation. Some of the details may vary according to the particular type of surgery or because of special instructions given to you.
Tim Spalding is a specialist knee surgeon based at the University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS trust and privately at the Warwickshire Nuffield Hospital and at the BMI Meriden Hospital. Clinics also take place in Stratford-upon-Avon This site provides detailed information on conditions affecting the knee and their treatments, with links to a network of…
The overall rehabilitation plan emphasises the importance of pre-operative exercises followed post operatively by early control of swelling and regaining full extension (straightening) and flexing of the knee (bending). Working on strength can only start once swelling and range of movement have been controlled. Return to function then follows. Key to Success The key to…
This booklet aims to answer questions about what can be done for the worn knee. I believe that if you have knee problems, then it helps if you are aware of the options of treatment and how all the options are interlinked. It is the overall package of treatment that results in improvement in pain…
Specialist Knee Surgeon, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustHonorary Associate Professor, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick_____________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications MB. BS. (LOND) 1st August 1982 FRCS(Ed) 8th July 1988 FRCS Orth 26th April 1994 Date of Birth 24th September 1959 Accredited 1st January 1996 Medical School Charing Cross Hospital Medical School, London Current Appointment Consultant…
Remember: This is only a guide
Types of tears: functional or non-functional Several different words are used to describe a torn ACL including ruptured, snapped, injured, torn and popped for example. Once injured, it can partially heal in some people and this may give sufficient restraint to return to non pivoting sports. In most however, the ligament will not heal tight…