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.
The meniscus is a ‘C’ shaped structure that acts as a cushion to protect the smooth joint surfaces of the knee joint. There are two – one on each side of the knee joint – and if removed at an operation following injury then there is less protection of the bearing surfaces such that the…
Sports Knee Surgery Conference Novemeber 2013: Tim meets up with his old knee fellows From around the world Tims ex-knee fellows joined him at his International knee conference held at the new Football Association Sports Medicine centre St Georges Park. A fellow is a senior trainee undergoing final training before becoming a specialist knee surgeon…
This information sheet on Microfracture cartilage repair is in three sections: • Information on the nature and purpose of cartilage repair surgery utilising the microfracture technique • An outline of the post-operative rehabilitation and reasons why it is important to follow a gradual specific plan• Example detailed exercise plan.
NICE has recently provided guidance on approval for Actifit meniscal reconstruction as given below. Mr Spalding published A research paper on Actifit in 2011 which formed part of the basis of the NICE review. All patients undergoing Actifit implantation are prospectively evaluated, by invitation to complete outcome evaluation scores, Pre-op and at 1,2 and 5…
Injury to the ACL is diagnosed by detecting an increase in the forward movement of the tibia in relation to the femur. Normally such movement is prevented by the ACL. The examining doctor gently grasps the tibia and the femur and tries to detect the increased movement. Another of the tests is the Pivot Shift…
The operation is performed when there is early wear in one side of the knee in order to slow down the wear and to ‘buy time’ for the knee. It is also performed in certain ligament injuries where instability of the knee is associated with bowing of the leg.