Basic Science and Articular Cartilage Healing Articular cartilage has no blood supply and no nerve supply. Chondrocytes (articular cartilage cells) obtain their nutrition from the synovial fluid while the underlying bone provides nutrition to the deeper layers. Chondrocytes function to produce the extracellular matrix and work hard to produce proteoglycans. Collagen fibres turn over less…
Typically, the ACL is injured in a non-contact, twisting movement involving rapid deceleration on the leg, or a sudden change of direction, such as during side stepping, pivoting or landing from a jump . Injuries are often associated with a popping sensation followed by swelling in the knee over the next few hours due to…
Specialist Knee Surgeon, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS TrustHonorary Associate Professor, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick_____________________________________________________________________________ Qualifications MB. BS. (LOND) 1st August 1982 FRCS(Ed) 8th July 1988 FRCS Orth 26th April 1994 Date of Birth 24th September 1959 Accredited 1st January 1996 Medical School Charing Cross Hospital Medical School, London Current Appointment Consultant…
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.
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…
Knee Brace: The knee brace should be used at all times when moving around for the first 4 weeks to protect the osteotomy site. The hinges on the brace should be locked with the leg out straight when walking as the bone has been weakened by the procedure. The hinges may be unlocked when sitting…
