Knee

Knee problems can also be caused by wear and tear, arthritis, sprains, cartilage damage and ligament injuries and tears. If you are experiencing these problems in the form of pain, it is important to see an orthopaedic specialist. Conservative treatment and physiotherapy can often help, but if surgery is needed, it should not usually be delayed as it can lead to further serious damage.

PORCPROBLEMS

The cartilaginous surfaces of the knee joint are very resistant, but regular and excessive use can lead to cartilage softening, which can cause cartilage fragmentation and rapidly increased cartilage wear. In such cases it is very important to identify the possible causes and to make a precise diagnosis by X-ray and MRI. The extent of the damage can often be determined more accurately by arthroscopic surgery, when surgical treatment can be carried out immediately.

Arthroscopy is one of the most modern surgical solutions for joint diseases and is also used in our centre. It is a surgical procedure that involves more stress, surgical wounding and exploration and is used primarily for knee, shoulder and ankle joints. Through tiny incisions, a camera guided into the problem joint allows us to examine it closely and, using special instruments, we can treat any abnormal lesions found immediately.

This type of surgery can also help in cases of cartilage clefts, where tiny pieces break off and can move freely into the cartilage surfaces, causing a kind of lock and extreme pain.

KNEECAP PROBLEMS

The kneecap (patella), which is covered by cartilage, can be damaged by dislocation, ligament damage or cartilage problems. Overloading of the cartilage surface causes dull pain when bent and usually when walking down stairs. In all cases of moderate to severe pain, a visit to an orthopaedic specialist is recommended. Kneecap injuries can be treated surgically, usually with arthroscopic surgery.

MENISCUS INJURY

The crescent-shaped elastic cartilage in the knee joint acts as a buffer between the femur and the tibia. Tears and injuries of this joint can occur in old age as well as during intense sports activity at a younger age. In such cases, not only is there pain, but bending and extension of the leg may be limited or impossible. In the case of sudden injuries, it is advisable to consult a specialist. Such injuries can be treated surgically by fixing, suturing or carefully removing the torn parts.

CRUCIATE LIGAMENT PROBLEMS

The primary function of the knee cruciate ligament is to stabilise the joint. Injury, especially in athletes, can be caused by rapid bending, rotation or side loading of the knee. Treatment is arthroscopic surgery, usually using the patient’s own tendon around the knee to replace the torn ligament.

WEAR, ACCIDENTAL INJURY, PROSTHESIS IMPLANTATION

Severe wear, chronic inflammatory disease, or injury or fracture of the knee joint may result in a condition where its original condition cannot be restored and may cause permanent and radical restriction of the patient’s movement, not to mention the pain of living with it. In such cases, we recommend the implantation of a knee prosthesis. Modern prostheses are now a full replacement for the entire joint and quickly restore freedom of movement. At the Wáberer Orthopaedic Centre, we always carry out a full imaging diagnosis before implanting a knee prosthesis, and then perform the procedure using the most modern surgical techniques and the most gentle soft tissue sparing technique possible.

We use internationally proven knee prostheses with the best long-term results and extremely rapid rehabilitation, with the most careful bleeding and pain control, the main aim of which is to restore the patient’s mobility and thus quality of life.