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What is ACL Surgery? Learn what ACL surgery is, who needs it, and how it’s performed
If you’ve suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, you might wonder whether surgery is truly necessary. The decision depends on multiple factors, including your lifestyle, the severity of your injury, and your future goals. While ACL surgery can restore...
When is ACL Surgery Necessary? Understanding When and Why You May Need It
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a critical structure in the knee, providing stability and allowing us to perform everyday activities like walking, running, and jumping. When this ligament is torn—commonly during sports or physical activity—it can lead to...
Why AutoCart Procedure is Beneficial for Patients with Cartilage Defects in the Hip
Why AutoCart Procedure is Beneficial for Patients with Cartilage Defects in the Hip Cartilage defects in the hip can cause debilitating pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility, severely impacting a person's quality of life. Traditional treatments often provide limited...
Visit to learn cartilage regeneration surgery in the hip
Recently, I went on a visitation organised by Arthrex to see Dr Steens in Dortmund perform a single step cartilage regeneration technique in the hip called Autocart. I flew out with my colleague Simon Newman, another young adult hip specialist. Firstly, I want to say...
How to prevent knee injuries (ACL) in female athletes
In my previous blog, we discussed why females are more prone to getting ACL injuries (https://londonhipknee.co.uk/news/why-do-female-athletes-have-a-higher-rate-of-acl-ruptures/). Research shows that female athletes are more prone to ACL injuries than males due to a...
Why do female athletes have a higher rate of ACL ruptures?
What a spectacular 2 weeks of sporting activities the Paris Olympics proved to be! I thoroughly enjoyed watching some sports that I had never seen before (including break-dancing!). As a keen badminton player, I did get very emotional when I saw Carolina Marin...
The challenge of treating cartilage damage in the knee
I recently gave a lecture on this topic at the World Congress Orthopaedic, and it inspired me to write about this topic. Patients often ask me why cartilage damage is so difficult to treat. I hope this will give you a deeper understanding of complexity of cartilage...
What is the difference between Hyaluronic Acid and Arthrosamid?
Recently, I have been asked this question by patients, physiotherapists and other doctors, so I thought I would explain this in more detail. Hopefully it will help you in making an informed decision on how to best approach the treatment of your knee arthritis....
Hip Preservation Techniques: Alternatives to Total Hip Replacement
In my practice as a Hip and Knee Consultant in London, I often explore hip preservation techniques as alternatives to total hip replacement, especially for younger patients or those with less advanced hip disorders. Hip preservation is a rapidly growing area in...
Achieving Stability in Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement (TKR) or arthroplasty (TKA) is a surgical procedure designed to relieve pain and restore function in severely diseased knee joints. A successful TKR depends heavily on achieving stability post-surgery. Stability ensures that the knee can...