LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION

ACL reconstruction is often performed in patients with knee instability or those wishing to return to pivoting and cutting sports.

Mr Manara will discuss if reconstruction is the right choice for you, offering a choice of ACL grafts individual to your needs, including: Bone Patella Tendon Bone (BTB), Hamstring, Quadriceps and Allograft.

Mr. Manara also treats other knee ligament injuries where you can discuss bracing, as well as surgical treatment of these injuries.

MENISCAL INJURIES

The meniscus is an important structure in your knee, tears can cause pain and predispose to arthritis. Early diagnosis helps guide treatment, with not all tears requiring surgery.

Those requiring surgical treatment, prompt surgery increases the chance of the meniscus being repaired and protects the long-term health of your knee.

PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENTS

Partial knee replacements are fantastic option if the cartilage wear is confined to only part of your knee. A smaller incision, lower complication rate and faster recovery, make this a great procedure for nearly half of patients requiring a form of knee replacement.

TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENTS

Knee replacement surgery is a well-established treatment for knee arthritis. Mr. Manara uses proven implants designed to help improve the function in your knee and reduce pain.

PATELLA (KNEECAP) INSTABILITY

Instability (including dislocations) and pain around the kneecap can be managed in a number of ways, not always requiring surgery. Mr. Manara will assess your knee and arrange imaging and discuss treatment options that are individual to your needs.

KNEE INJECTIONS

Mr. Manara offers injections of steroid as well as hyaluronic acid. These can be good temporising measures for those patients whose symptoms are not severe enough to require joint replacement or do not wish to go down the surgical route.