ACL, meniscus and cartilage injuries in people who intend to go back to sport.
What you may notice
Pivoting sports in particular: football, rugby, netball, skiing
Not every ligament injury needs reconstruction, and not every meniscal tear needs surgery — a stable knee in someone who does not pivot may do very well without either. The decision rests on the pattern of injury, the state of the meniscus and cartilage, and what you intend to go back to. Where surgery is right, prehabilitation before it measurably improves the outcome.
Procedures
What each procedure involves, what recovery actually looks like, and how long before you are back.
A full examination with a consultant, imaging reviewed on the day, and a written plan.
Radiographs, MRI, ultrasound and gait analysis, reported and explained.
Ultrasound-guided injections for diagnosis and for symptom relief.
Keyhole surgery for the knee, shoulder, hip and ankle, as a day case.
ACL and other ligament reconstruction, with rehabilitation planned from the start.
Total or partial replacement for arthritis that has stopped responding to everything else.
Replacing the worn ball and socket — among the most reliable operations in surgery.
Carpal tunnel, trigger finger, bunion correction and tendon procedures.
Supervised, criteria-based recovery after injury or surgery.
Appointments
Consultations are with a consultant orthopaedic surgeon. Bring any imaging you have already had — it often saves repeating it.