Fulkerson Osteotomy
This information sheet provides information on the nature and purpose of the procedure in addition to an outline of the post-operative rehabilitation.
This information sheet provides information on the nature and purpose of the procedure in addition to an outline of the post-operative rehabilitation.
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…
Return To Sport Phase – Month 6 – 9 And Beyond Aim The aim of this phase is to progress sport training and to develop strength and endurance levels to allow return to full sporting activity. This takes time, especially in building up confidence to progress to full contact activities. Return to contact sport is…
This section provides a wealth of information about the knee; conditions that can affect it, treatment options and detail on the operations along with rehabilitation afterwards. These pages are provided for general information only — you should not undertake any part of a programme unless instructed by your consultant or physiotherapist. If you have had…
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This group is patients where the categorisation is not clear or where the referring doctor wishes to consider early referral to MSCAT without dwelling on specific investigations or assessment. There are many additional causes of knee problems that may not fit into the above categories. These include the following: Problem joint replacement patients: need trial…
For a video on the operative technique for Meniscal AllograftTransplantation please go to the VuMedi website where Mr Spalding hasuploaded a video of the technique – click image on the left to be taken to site.