Useful Links
| Name | Link |
|---|---|
Braces for OK knee | https://vimeo.com/479821471 Breg brace company Webinar at Wexham Cruciate meeting Nov 2020 OA Nano brace from DonJoy https://www.djoglobal.eu/en_UK/OA-Nano-74008.html Fitting information Unloader One brace from OSSUR: Unloading knee braces for knee pain, and information on knee arthritis |
Cold Therapy | Cryocuff from DonJoy https://www.djoglobal.com/products/aircast/cryocuff-ic-cooler VPulse from Breg: Cold compression treatment GameReady: Cold compression in hospital and rental |
Knee Braces and orthotics | Softec Brace from Bauerfeind UK Braces from DonJoy UK: Outlet shop ‘Better braces’ https://www.betterbraces.co.uk Braces from Medi UK |
Cartilage and Joint preservation | Patient information site – section of the ICRS (The International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society) https://cartilage.org/patient |
Knee General information sites | Ligament and Meniscus repair videos and information, from specialist company https://www.orthoillustrated.com/knee/tears Operation techniques and demonstrations from specialist company CONMED Presentations from surgeons on knee surgery using specialist knee products from Conmed Animation of Arthroscopy (others available on site) Knee Dissection by Dr Rob LaPrade and Dr Jorge Chahla. (Requires Facebook Log in) Information brochures produced through the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Academy information on ACL Injuries |
NuSurface meniscus replacement | ebook on meniscus replacement https://www.kneeguru.co.uk/KNEEnotes/ebooks/meniscus-tears-filling-treatment-gap NuSurface information: webinar on line |
Ortho-biologics and injection treatments | Web site for information and presentations on the new biologics treatments https://www.thebiologicassociation.com Glucosamine: overview of evidence 2020 |
Osteotomy information | Information on principle and overview of Tibial osteotomy from specialist surgeons https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0u1GTzkZBU&feature=emb_title |
Interesting Medical Articles in the Press
- Knee replacement surgery: its all about the expectations. This is an interesting article outlining the importance of making the right decision when considering knee replacement
- Article giving Information on reducing risks for children Three Keys to Lessen Odds of Your Child Suffering Major Knee Injury
Videos and animations of operative procedures
Tibial Osteotomy
Tibial Osteotomy
- Other knee operations
- Knee replacement
- ACL Surgery An animation of an ACL & ACL surgery.
- ACL injury prevention A video explaining how to prevent ACL injuries
- Meniscus anatomy WARNING ANATOMY DISSECTION VIDEO
- WARNING DISSECTION OF KNEE: Video of knee dissection performed by Dr Rob LaPrade
- Seth Sherman on ACL’s and knee injury prevention
Understanding knee surgery – excellent animations from understand.com
Meniscal transplant – an intresting article understanding Meniscal transplants – sportsmedicineweekly.com
Recent Open Access Publications for Mr Spalding
- Reconstruction of the meniscus: Recent article outlining the importance of the meniscus and strategies to rebuild it. Read the article taken from the Journal of Trauma and orthopaedics
- Operation technique for Meniscal Allograft Transplantation – Read information and detail on the operation technique for Meniscal transplantation surgery
- Editorial on Meniscal Allograft Transplantation by Tim Spalding and Alan Getgood. Mr Spaldings recent publication concerning his pioneering work on Meniscal Allograft Transplantation treating the painful knee after a torn meniscus cartilage has been completely or nearly completely removed. Read Defining outcome after meniscal allograft transplantation: Is buying time a valid measure of success?
- Operation technique for Meniscal repair Read recent publication on a new method for repairing certain tears of the meniscus
Recent Open Access Publications for Mr Spalding
Various national and international conferences are recorded and the content is available on line – this usually requires registration.
- Vail International Complex Knee Symposium, 2015. Presentations and surgical demonstrations online collection. 16 cadaveric demonstration and dissection videos and 40 lecture presentations from world renowned faculty. play the video