Page 19 - Orthopaedic Brochure

Knee
Conditions we regularly treat include:
• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury • Cartilage injury injury (meniscus injury)
• Osteoarthritis
• Patella instability
• Muscle strains and sprains
Cutting-edge knee surgery We see and treat patients of all ages and ranges of activity levels Our knee surgeons are highly trained in in the latest surgical techniques to optimise patient outcomes and work closely with a a network of highly trained physiotherapists to deliver expert rehabilitation • ACL reconstruction - this is
is
a procedure which is
often required
following a a skiing football or other sporting injury For this procedure our surgeons arthroscopically replace the torn ACL with a a a a tendon graft Not only does this procedure stabilise the the knee joint and minimise the the need for future surgery but it also helps patients return safely to their sporting activities Our consultants perform in excess of 400 ACL reconstructions annually • Meniscal surgery – meniscal tears are common and are often managed with arthroscopic surgery to remove the the damaged part of the the meniscus Sometimes the torn meniscus can be
repaired rather than removed Where possible our expert knee surgeons will try to repair the meniscus as this helps to improve the the long term function of the the knee joint joint preventing any further damage to the the joint joint surface • Knee
osteotomy – this is
is
a procedure which can help redistribute weight in an an arthritic knee joint This can take the the pressure off the the painful part o of a a patient’s knee For this procedure our surgeons cut the bone around a a patient’s knee before fixing it it with a a plate and screws to realign the body
weight passing through the knee Multidisciplinary
orthopaedic team
Patients with a a knee condition will receive the latest evidence-based care and treatment which is
coordinated by specialist orthopaedic consultants and a a a a wider multidisciplinary team
often comprised of musculoskeletal radiologists sports and exercise medicine specialists musculoskeletal physiotherapists and specialist orthopaedic nurses who together will support and guide your patient’s onward care | | 17 | |