KNEE SURGERY
The following topics are only a few of the elective procedures that I routinely perform.
Knee Arthroscopy
Arthroscopic (“key hole”) surgery for the knee
I perform surgery for meniscal and cartilage injuries in the Knee. Certain meniscal tears can be repaired.
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction.
I perform ACL reconstruction using the Hamstring Tendons. I will also perform the LARS ligament reconstruction for selected patients.
Read more about ACL injuries and options for reconstruction
Patella dislocation
In certain cases of Patella dislocation, a ligament on the medial side of the knee can disrupt. Reconstruction of this ligament can prevent further dislocations from occurring.
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Knee Replacement
I perform computer assisted Knee replacement. Studies have shown computer navigation for Knee replacement results in more accurate alignment of the prostheses which in turn results in a longer lasting knee replacement.
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