Knee and Hip Surgery
The knee and hip are the largest weight-bearing joints in the body. Arthritis, sports injuries, cartilage damage and loss of blood supply to the hip cause pain and stiffness in these joints.
In this section you will find treatment options ranging from meniscus and ligament injuries and cartilage repair to hip impingement and knee and hip replacement. Non-surgical options are always considered first.
- Knee Replacement In advanced knee arthritis, the worn joint surfaces are replaced with metal and medical-grade plastic parts. The aim is to relieve pain and restore comfortable walking.
- Hip Replacement The worn surfaces of the hip joint are replaced with artificial parts on the thigh bone and pelvis side. The aim is less pain and comfortable walking.
- Implant Loosening and Revision Surgery Revision surgery partly or fully renews an implant that has loosened, worn or become infected over time. Accurate diagnosis and careful planning shape the result.
- Hip Impingement (FAI) Treatment Hip impingement happens when the head of the thigh bone and the hip socket rub against each other during movement. Early treatment helps protect the cartilage.
- Meniscus Tear Treatment The meniscus, the knee's shock absorber, can tear during twisting movements or through age-related wear. Treatment depends on the type and location of the tear and on age.
- ACL Reconstruction Surgery The ACL is the main ligament that keeps the knee stable during twisting. When it tears the knee gives way; active patients are usually treated with arthroscopic reconstruction.
- Cartilage Damage Treatment Joint cartilage has a limited ability to repair itself. Non-surgical or surgical treatment is planned according to the size and location of the damage and the patient's age.
- Avascular Necrosis of the Hip When blood flow to the head of the thigh bone drops, the bone weakens and can collapse. Early diagnosis makes joint-preserving treatment possible.