by OrthoSurgeon Support | Sep 22, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Knee, knee injury, Patellar Instability in Children
Growing Pains in the Knees Knee troubles are not uncommon in children, particularly those engaged in active sports. One specific concern that warrants attention is known as “patellar instability.” The Intricacies of Patellar Instability Our knees are truly...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | Jul 28, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Knee, knee braces, Knee Degeneration, knee injury, Knee Swelling, Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Knee swelling, characterised by fluid build-up in or around the knee joint, is a common issue that can be caused by various factors. While it can result from traumatic injuries, such as sports-related incidents, it can also be linked to health conditions like...
by OrthoSurgeon Support | May 2, 2023 | Orthopaedic surgeon, injury treatment, Knee, knee braces, knee injury, Sports Injury
The use of knee braces in sports medicine is known to be a controversial topic amongst informed professionals. Knee braces are used for a wide variety of problems and conditions. But do knee braces actually help? When browsing through a sporting goods...
by Dr. Peter Smith | Oct 27, 2022 | Orthopaedic surgeon, Knee, knee injury
The knee is a joint that joins the thigh bone (femur) to the top of the shin bone (tibia). It is made up of bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. These parts work together to make the legs bend, straighten, and swivel. A knee injury can damage one or more...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | May 5, 2022 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, Arthritis, Knee, knee replacement surgery
The knee is the largest joint in the body and having healthy knees is required to perform most everyday activities. If your knee is severely damaged by arthritis or injury, it may be hard for you to perform simple activities, such as walking or climbing stairs. You...
by OrthoSurgeon Team | Feb 28, 2022 | Cape Town Orthopaedic Surgeon, ACL Tear, Knee
One of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament sprain or tear. It usually occurs in running ball sports – soccer, football, rugby, netball, and basketball, as well as skiing. The knee is a hinge joint held together by four ligaments. A ligament...
