Re-Alignment Surgery

What Are The Benefits Of Re-Alignment Surgery?

Knee re-alignment surgery is a procedure that can be used to re-align the knee joint. It is often recommended for people with arthritis or other conditions that cause the knee to become misaligned. Re-alignment surgery is a relatively minor procedure that can provide significant relief from pain and improve mobility.

Re-Alignment Surgery Can Be Used To Treat:

Relief from pain and stiffness in the knee joint

Improved mobility and range of motion in the knee joint

A reduction in inflammation around the knee joint

Less wear and tear on the cartilage in the knee joint, which can help to prevent further damage to the joint

Improved stability in the knee joint

The success rate of knee re-alignment surgery is around 95% in most people.

PRP Therapy

If you’re considering PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy for a condition, it’s essential to understand the different conditions that PRP can be used to treat. The following is a list of some of the most common conditions treated with PRP:

Knee Osteoarthritis
Arthritis
Tendonitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Tennis Elbow
Rotator Cuff Injury

PRP therapy has been shown to be effective in treating all of these conditions. It works by stimulating healing in the damaged tissues. In many cases, it can provide relief from pain and improve function.

If you have any of the aforementioned conditions or concerns and are considering PRP therapy or re-alignment surgery, book an appointment with us today to discuss your treatment options!

Knee Osteotomy Surgery

With the success of partial or full knee replacements knee osteotomy surgery has become less common. However, there is an increasing amount of evidence that knee osteotomy gives good long-term pain relief as well as the added benefit of letting you keep your own knee! A successful knee osteotomy may also delay the need for a joint replacement for several years.
The other advantage of knee osteotomy surgery is that you can continue to take part in your favourite activities including high impact sports, such as football or tennis..

What are the Risks?

Knee osteotomy is generally a safe operation. Typically complication rates are low. The most common complications include; infection, blood clots, stiffness in the knee joint, damage to nerves and blood vessels and unsuccessful healing (increased risk in smokers).
It is important to get advice from your doctor, physiotherapist or knee surgeon if you suffer with pain in your knee. Early diagnosis and a personalised discussion about your treatment options can help you decide what is the best treatment for you. For further advice contact My Knee Doc.

The Operation

The most common type of knee osteotomy surgery performed in the UK is called an opening wedge osteotomy. This operation lasts from 1 to 2 hours. A patient could benefit from knee osteotomy if:

They are aged between 40yrs – 60yrs old and lead an active lifestyle.
They only have pain on one side of the knee, and have no pain behind the patella.
Pain is brought on mostly by standing for a long period of time or during activity.
Are not smokers.
Can fully straighten the knee and bend it at least 90 degrees.
They don’t have rheumatoid or inflammatory arthritis.
Before the operation, the correct size of osteotomy will be planned out using x-rays.

An incision is made in the side of the knee and guide wires are inserted to mark out the angle and depth of the osteotomy. Using an oscillating saw the surgeon will cut the bone along the guide wires to the pre-planned size. Plates and screws are then inserted to hold the bones in place until the osteotomy heals.

What Happens After the Operation?

Patients usually stay in the hospital for 1 or 2 days after an osteotomy. While the bone heals patients may have to wear a leg brace and will have to use crutches for a few weeks. About 6 weeks after the operation an x-ray will determine if the osteotomy is healing. If the results look good patients can usually start to return to their normal activities.

Book An Appointment