Foot Fracture Treatment
Foot fractures are common injuries but some can be serious and require surgery. Most fractures will simply be a crack in the bones and go onto heal with CAM boots or bracing. Some fractures don’t heal and others involve the ligaments which help to keep the alignment and arch of the foot in place. A […]
Fractured Ankle Treatments
Ankle fractures are common injuries. Some fractures can be managed in a plaster cast or CAM boot while others require surgery. If the fractured bone has moved apart too much or if the ankle is unstable due to fractures surgery may be required. Trauma Surgeons at Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists will assess your ankle […]
Achilles Ruptures and Treatment Options
Achilles ruptures are common injuries. Achilles ruptures can be managed in a plaster cast followed by a Cam boot (or Moon boot). If the Achilles tendon is not put into the correct position early, lengthening of the tendon can occur. It may be recommended in some cases to repair the tendon. A simple Achilles tendon […]
Lisfranc Injuries
Overview Foot fractures are common injuries but some can be serious and require surgery. Most fractures will simply be a crack in the bones and will go onto heal with CAM boots or bracing. Some fractures don’t heal and others involve the ligaments which help to keep the alignment and arch of the foot in […]
Removal of Foot & Ankle Metal
Surgery An incision is placed through the old scar and x-ray is used to locate and remove the metal plate and screws. Overview After removing metal from your ankle there will be a surgical incision. Covering this is a dressing, soft bandage and a crepe bandage. As the tissue and bone heal, a small amount […]
Fractured Tibia Treatments
Tibial fractures are relatively uncommon injuries. Some fractures can be managed in a plaster cast but most serious fractures of the tibia require surgery. Trauma Surgeons at Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists will assess your injury and organise x-rays and scans if required. If surgery is needed, our specialists will help guide you through the […]
Tibial Plateau Fractures
Tibial plateau fractures are relatively uncommon injuries. They are fractures that involve the shin bone and the knee joint. Some fractures can be managed in a brace but most serious fractures of the tibia plateau require surgery and a stay in hospital. Trauma Surgeons at Victorian Bone and Joint Specialists will assess your injury and […]
Meniscus Tear Surgeon
Injuries to the meniscus are common and can occur at any age. There are two menisci and they act as shock absorbers in the knee – damage to a meniscus can lead to problems within the knee and arthritis. If the meniscus has been injured through wear and tear with arthritis also being present in […]
Patella Fracture and Treatment
The knee cap helps the muscles of the thigh move the leg. Falls onto the knee can sometimes fracture this bone. If this happens, knee surgery is often required. Surgery is normally performed by placing wires around the knee-cap bone in a way that helps to bring this bone together when the knee bends. This […]
Knee Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) Drilling
Overview OCD Drilling is a procedure which is designed to ‘break up’ the stress fracture which is contributing to the fracture not healing and to promote new growth factors and bone to heal the fracture. Procedure Description OCDs can be very successfully treated with drilling the lesion from the deep surface (behind the cartilage). This […]