Sydney Knee Specialists
Orthopaedic in Woollahra

Knee ligament reconstruction can also be performed using arthroscopic techniques and is described separately. The arthroscope is introduced into the knee joint through one incision. Once your operation is completed your knee will be injected with local anesthetic to decrease the pain you experience immediately after the operation. You will be discharged home once you are walking safely and have recovered from the effects of the anesthetic. Ice should also be applied for 20 minutes behind performing your exercises. In some circumstances depending on the configuration of the meniscus tear, the tear can be repaired. Articular or hyaline cartilage is the tissue that covers the adjacent bone surfaces of the knee and creates a level surface for motion. Because cartilage does not recuperate itself well, surgical techniques have been developed to rouse the growth of fresh cartilage. These surgical techniques to fix damaged cartilage are tranquil evolving and the surgeons at Sydney Knee Specialists are experienced in these operations. In many cases, patients who have joint injuries, such as meniscal or ligament tears, will also have cartilage damage. Most candidates for cartilage mend are young adults with a single injury, or lesion. Many procedures to revitalize articular cartilage are done arthroscopic ally. Your own stem cells (mesenchymal cells) from the underlying bone marrow move in to the area and then cells differentiate into specific cells that can create a fibrocartilage cover. Fresh cartilage cells are grown and then implanted in the cartilage defect. First, healthy cartilage tissue is removed from a nonweightbearing area of the bone. Over time, the cells on this matrix attempt to revitalize the conventional structure of cartilage. Postoperative physiotherapy will be needed following cartilage repair surgery. It is important for the knee joint to be protected whilst the new cartilage has time to regenerate. Maximum patients who have cartilage repair notice a important improvement in symptoms and are capable to return to most activities. However, as the knee joint cartilage has been damaged, activities such as lengthy distance running are not recommended as this can result in fast deterioration of the knee joint cartilage. Some patients find no improvement in their symptoms succeeding cartilage mend surgery. The quality of the cartilage tissue that regenerates can vary between patients and affect the result of surgery. Is the pain not relieved on taking medications? Do you feel pain when walking for long time?.