Knee Conditions Treated

Diagram of the lateral side of the knee - Melbourne Knee Surgeon

Mr Vishal Pai is a Melbourne-trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon who will provide comprehensive care for all elective and traumatic conditions affecting your knee joint. 

Cartilage conditions

Over time, the cartilage in your knee can deteriorate. Typically, it does not repair itself. If left untreated, this can ultimately mean that you suffer from pain and lose function in your knee, making walking and other activities difficult. Surgery for your cartilage condition can help to reduce any knee pain, restore the function of your knee, and potentially slow down any future deterioration.

Ligament conditions

The knee joint has two sets of ligaments - collateral ligaments (medial and lateral) that connect the bones on the outside of your knee, and cruciate ligaments (anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament) that are on the inside of your knee. If any of these are damaged, it can make your knee unstable. Mr Pai specialises in treating ACL injuries in adults and children.

Meniscal conditions

Meniscus injuries — especially meniscus tears — are one of the more common types of knee injuries. Although they don’t always require surgery, a consultation with a knee specialist can ensure you of the most appropriate treatment pathway that leads to a fast recovery. 

Osteoarthritis

The knee joint is one of the most common joints in the body affected by arthritis. The loss of cartilage within the joint causes inflammation and pain. Knee replacement surgery is very successful in alleviating the pain from osteoarthritis.

Patellofemoral conditions

These conditions impact your kneecap and the front of your knee. Problems with your kneecap can present with pain at the front of your knee or a dislocating kneecap.

Trauma

Traumatic injuries around your knee joint can cause a sudden loss of movement and function in your knee. Fractures of your kneecap and tibial plateau can lead to long-term consequences, such as knee arthritis. Get your traumatic injury assessed urgently by Mr Pai so you can receive the appropriate management and get on the road to recovery.