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Return to Sport Following ACL Reconstruction: What You Need to Know
Learn how to safely return to sport after ACL reconstruction. Discover how lateral extra-articular procedures (LEAP) reduce re-injury rates and boost psychological readiness. Understand the role of post-operative physiotherapy and return to sport testing for a successful recovery.
Non-surgical options for knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a common problem that affects people as they get older. There are effective non-surgical management options for early osteoarthritis. Read more to find out what options work at getting you back to an active lifestyle.
COVID-19: An update on elective orthopaedic knee surgery
Elective surgery has been restricted to Category 1 or urgent cases in Victoria, Australia. Read about how this affects common knee conditions and what you can do about your knee condition in the interim.
Quadriceps tendon graft in ACL reconstruction
The quadriceps tendon is a newer alternative graft option for ACL reconstruction and can be harvested through a minimally invasive incision. The graft is consistently thick and strong with a comparable re-injury rate to other graft options.
How to treat kneecap dislocations
Kneecap dislocations can lead to cartilage damage and limit your ability to return to sport. Learn about the emergency management of a dislocated kneecap and some of the problems associated with this condition.
The cost of private knee surgery as an uninsured patient
Navigating the cost of private healthcare can be confusing. This article breaks down private health care costs and provides examples of costs associated with common types of knee surgery like ACL reconstruction and knee arthroscopy.
Should I be worried about my Baker’s cyst?
A Bakers cyst is a fluid filled sac that lies at the back of your knee. The cyst communicates with the knee joint and fluid travels from within the knee, into the cyst. A Baker’s cyst by itself is usually not a cause for concern. However, it is a sign there there may be something wrong within your knee.
Robotic knee replacement surgery
Robotic knee replacement surgery the surgeon to plan your knee replacement and execute that plan accurately. This can improve the longevity of a partial knee replacement, decrease post-operative pain and improve your short term recovery.
PRP injections for knee osteoarthritis
Platelet rich plasma contains growth factors that can promote cartilage repair and decrease the inflammation within the knee. This article summarises what is involved in a PRP injection and the benefits behind it.
The benefits of a partial knee replacement
Traditionally, osteoarthritis of the knee has been treated with a total knee replacement. This article outlines some of the advantages of a partial knee replacement including a faster recovery, less pain and more range of movement.
The ACL injury guide
This guide goes through some of the common questions that I get asked about an ACL injury. As a patient, it is important to have the right expectations about the injury and surgery so you can prepare yourself for the journey ahead.
Lateral meniscal root tear: Important association with ACL injury
Lateral meniscal root tears occur with ACL injury and can be easily missed on MRI. Identifying this injury during ACL reconstruction is important and they should be repaired in order to improve the stability of the ACL reconstruction
Return to play testing after ACL reconstruction: Is 1 year too soon?
Discussing realistic expectations about a safe return to playing sport after having an ACL tear and subsequent ACL reconstruction. Is 1 year after ACL reconstruction too soon? Will this risk a reinjury to the ACL graft?
Lateral tenodesis for ACL injury: Do you need one?
A lateral tenodesis is a procedure performed with ACL reconstruction surgery that improves the rotational stability of the knee and has been shown to decrease the risk of your ACL graft failing.