If you have been told that you have severe knee arthritis and may need a knee replacement, you may assume that the entire knee needs to be replaced. That isn't necessarily the case. For some patients,...

Read the full published article in Annals of Joint - https://aoj.amegroups.org/article/view/9891/html Reducing graft failure and optimising outcomes in elite athletes For an elite athlete, ACL reconstruction is about more than restoring knee stability. A graft failure...

  When an athlete requires ACL reconstruction, one of the most important decisions is graft choice. Hamstring, patellar tendon, or quadriceps tendon – each has advantages, trade-offs, and specific indications. Despite the volume of information online,...

A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, but not all meniscus tears require surgery. One of the most important questions patients ask is: “Do I actually need an operation, or will this...

Not all partial ACL tears are the same. Learn how to tell if your knee is stable, when surgery is needed, and why physical examination matters more than MRI.

One of the most common questions after ACL surgery is: when can I return to sport? Returning to sport after ACL reconstruction is a key milestone, but it must be approached with care. Successful return is...

Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of knee pain and stiffness, particularly as people get older or following previous injuries such as ACL or meniscus tears. Many patients ask: “Is my knee pain...

ACL tear symptoms, treatment and recovery explained by a Melbourne knee surgeon. Understand your options and when to consider surgery.