Knee Arthroscopy: Rehabilitation Protocol
Recovery and Rehabilitation After surgery, you will be moved to the recovery room and you should be able to go home on the day of surgery. Be sure to have someone with you to drive you home and check on you that first evening. After surgery, you will feel some discomfort and swelling in your […]
Kneecap Stabilisation Rehabilitation
Post-operative management Movement after surgery You can move your foot, ankle and hip straight away after surgery. Your knee will slowly be able to bend in the days that follow your operation. Often a hinged knee brace will be applied to stop the knee bending too much. It is a good idea to keep moving […]
Knee Replacement Surgery in Melbourne
Knee replacement surgery is a way to treat a range of knee problems, including osteoarthritis, gout, haemophilia, knee injuries and knee deformities. If you experience a lot of pain in your knees and it’s affecting your life and ability to function, you might already have been advised by a doctor to consider a partial or […]
Robotic Knee Replacement
Our knees do a lot of work and carry much of our weight. Knee problems can cause a lot of difficulties when it comes to daily functioning and taking part in our regular activities, and some cases can be so serious the best option is knee replacement surgery. In this kind of surgery, part of […]
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
What is PRP? Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentrated component of your own blood that contains a high number of platelets. These platelets are rich in growth factors that promote tissue repair and regeneration. PRP injections harness the body’s own healing capabilities to provide relief from various knee conditions. Who is a Candidate for […]
Baker Cyst Removal
What is a Baker’s Cyst? An IntroductionA Baker’s cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that develops at the back of the knee. It is often associated with knee joint conditions like arthritis or meniscus tears. While many Baker’s cysts resolve on their own or with conservative treatments, surgery may be […]