News & Articles
Plain-English explanations of knee conditions, treatment options and recovery, written by Dr Vishal Pai, orthopaedic knee surgeon. Choose a topic below, or search for a specific question.
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Knee replacement and arthritis
From early arthritis and non-surgical care through to partial, total and robotic knee replacement.
10 articles Knee replacement surgery
When Is the Right Time to Have a Knee Replacement?
How to tell when it may be time for a knee replacement: trying non-surgical options first, why symptoms matter more than X-rays, and partial vs total.- Partial or Total Knee Replacement: Which Is Right for You?
- How long does a knee replacement last?
- Early Knee Arthritis in Active Younger Patients: What Are the Options?
- What Are the Non-Surgical Options for Knee Osteoarthritis?
- PRP Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: Do They Work?
- Knee Alignment and Arthritis: Why Do Mechanics Matter?
- Disadvantages of Partial Knee Replacement: What to Weigh Up
- How can you improve recovery after knee replacement surgery?
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ACL and sports injuries
Ligament injuries, graft choices and getting back to sport safely after reconstruction.
8 articles ACL surgery
Return to Sport After ACL Reconstruction: What Affects It?
What affects your return to sport after ACL reconstruction, including psychological readiness, rehabilitation and lateral extra-articular procedures.- The ACL Injury Guide: Your Questions Answered
- Do You Need ACL Surgery? Understanding Your Treatment Options
- Lateral Tenodesis With ACL Reconstruction: Do You Need One?
- Kneecap Dislocation: What Should You Do Next?
- Quadriceps Tendon Graft for ACL Reconstruction: When Is It Used?
- Return to Play Testing After ACL Reconstruction: Is 1 Year Too Soon?
- Lateral Meniscal Root Tears: Why They Matter With ACL Injury
Planning your care
What to expect at your first visit, questions worth asking, costs and recovery timeframes.
6 articles Preparing for surgery
Knee pain and conditions
Baker’s cysts, meniscus tears and other common causes of knee pain.
4 articlesEvery knee is different. A consultation with Dr Vishal Pai lets you talk through your symptoms, imaging and options, including non-surgical care. Call the rooms on (03) 8657 0595.
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