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Tim Spalding is one of the lead developers of the UK National Ligament Registry launched at BASK (British Knee Society Meeting) in March 2013. For detailed information see the website www.uknlr.co.uk or the attached pdf file All knee surgeons are encouraged to register through the website and to enter their patients into this nationally approved…

Over 140 procedures have now been undertaken and University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust remains the leading referral centre for the UK. Mr Spalding and Mr Thompson now have over 10 years’ experience of the technique and through continued analysis and lecturing internationally the team is one of the leading centres in the world….

This operation is performed to improve stability of the knee cap (patella) reducing the sensation of dislocation or giving way of the knee. It is also sometimes used for treating various forms of anterior knee pain (patello-femoral pain) syndrome. It involves releasing the tight tissue on the outer side of the patella (lateral release) and…

Meniscal Scaffolds Regenerating the shock absorbers in the knee The Meniscal Scaffold implant is a new device designed to rebuild the meniscus or ‘footballer’s cartilage’ after part of it has been removed following injury. This procedure of partial meniscectomy is very common and is usually successful in relieving pain. However a small proportion of patients…

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…