Early physiotherapy is directed at patella mobility in addition to static quadriceps and hamstring work maintaining muscle bulk. The most important part of the initial rehabilitation is to maintain patella mobility in the medial/lateral plane as well as the superior/inferior plane. Once the wound has settled then mobilisation of the patella tendon should also start…
Before the OperationWhen you are admitted to the hospital the operating surgeon will re-examine your knee, marking the particular leg and will ask you to sign a consent form. Any last minute questions can be answered. The nursing staff and physiotherapist will also visit you to explain the procedure.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Patient information and Rehabilitation Guidelines This section provides a summary of information relating to injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, covering what it is, how it is injured and how it is reconstructed. A summary is given of the rehabilitation plan with its stages right up to returning to sport. Full…
We are a growing population, not just in number but also in size! In 2011 almost 25% of the English population was obese and these numbers continue to rise. Most of us understand that being significantly overweight can cause all sorts of problems with health such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes, but…
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This operation is a correction to the alignment of the leg, e.g. for a bowed leg or knock kneed leg, by cutting through the bone (osteotomy), changing the shape and holding it with a plate and screws. Wear in the medial (inner) compartment of the knee is treated by an opening wedge osteotomy made in…
