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...
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...