Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the major stabilising ligaments in the knee. It is a strong rope like structure located in the centre of the knee...
ACL Reconstruction Advice and Exercise Sheet
Your Operation The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a ligament that connects the tibia (lower leg) to the femur (thigh). It helps to keep your knee stable. The ACL may be stretched, partially or...
Knee Cap (Patellar) Problems & Instability
Overview Knee cap (patellofemoral) instability occurs when the knee cap does not slide centrally within the grove of the thigh bone (Trochlea). The knee cap can partially come out of the groove...
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY (KNEE “KEYHOLE” SURGERY)
Knee Arthroscopy Arthroscopy is a surgical procedure in which an arthroscope (camera) is inserted into a joint. The benefits of arthroscopy involve smaller incisions, faster healing, a more rapid...
Knee Arthroscopy/Lateral Release Rehabilitation
This rehabilitation protocol is designed for patients who have undergone knee arthroscopy or arthroscopic lateral release. The intensity allowed and the time frame required for the rehabilitation...
Approaches to Hip Replacement
Total Hip Replacement is an extremely successful surgical procedure to improve a patient’s quality of life when arthritic hip pain becomes debilitating. Hip replacement surgery offers patients the...
Hip Resurfacing
This type of replacement is reserved for active young male patients with good quality bone ie: no osteoporosis. There is no advantage for a patient over the age of 50 to have a hip resurfacing. Modern...
Patient information for hip & knee replacement surgery
This is my guide to all the necessary information patients require prior and post hip or knee replacement surgery. Medications you should stop taking before undergoing surgery: Please stop all...
Total hip replacement
Information for patients needing a Total Hip Replacement Do I need joint replacement surgery? If so, when is the right time to have surgery? The right time to have joint replacement or...
Knee Replacement Surgery
Similar to hip replacement surgery, a knee replacement is indicated when you have advanced osteoarthritis of the knee joint and non-operative measures (eg. Weight loss, anti-inflamatories ,...
ACLR Rehabilitation Therapist information
My Protocol for Physio and Rehab Regime Outpatient Physiotherapy Patient should be seen by physiotherapist 1 week post surgery Week 1: Goals: Eliminate swelling/inflammationAdequate...