KNEE PROBLEMS AND TREATMENTS

THE NORMAL  KNEE

The knee joint is the body’s most complicated  weight-bearing joint, located between the bottom of the thigh bone (femur) and the top of the shin bone (tibia). It is a complex hinge-type joint providing a combination of bending, gliding and twisting movement.  The joint surface is covered by articular cartilage which enables smooth movements of the joint. There is a semi-lunate shaped meniscus (sports cartilage) on each side of the knee e.g. between the joint surfaces, providing further cushioning. The knee is stabilised by several ligaments of which the most important ones are the two ligaments at the sides and the two cruciate ligaments within the joint. Learn more here.

• Osteoarthritis

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Meniscus damage

• Ligament tears

• Cartilage defects

• Kneecap dislocation

• Non-surgical management

• Injections

• Total knee replacement

• Partial knee replacement

• Keyhole meniscus surgery 

• ACL reconstruction

• Patella stabilisation

• Cartilage repair

• New: Custom Made Knee Replacement