Sports Injury

Sports injury assessment includes specialist evaluation of knee pain, swelling, instability, twisting injuries and activity-related symptoms. The goal is to identify the exact injury and understand why symptoms are continuing. The consultation may include injury history, clinical examination, functional assessment and review of X-rays, MRI scans or previous treatment reports.

ACL reconstruction surgery may be recommended for anterior cruciate ligament tears causing knee instability, giving-way episodes or difficulty returning to sport. ACL injuries commonly occur during football, cricket, basketball, running, gym training and other pivoting or sudden-change-of-direction activities. Treatment depends on the severity of instability, activity level, sporting goals and associated meniscus or cartilage injuries.

Revision ACL reconstruction is surgery for failed or recurrent ACL injury after previous ligament reconstruction. This requires detailed assessment of the previous surgery, tunnel position, graft condition, knee stability, meniscus status, cartilage damage and alignment before planning further treatment.

Meniscus repair surgery is a keyhole procedure used to repair selected meniscus tears and preserve the natural shock absorber of the knee. Where suitable, preserving and repairing the meniscus is preferred because the meniscus plays an important role in protecting long-term knee joint health.

Meniscectomy or meniscus trimming involves arthroscopic removal of unstable torn meniscus fragments when repair is not suitable. This may be considered when the torn portion is causing locking, catching, pain or mechanical symptoms and cannot be repaired safely.

Knee arthroscopy is minimally invasive keyhole knee surgery used for selected meniscus, cartilage, loose body, synovial or mechanical knee problems. Through small incisions, a camera and specialised instruments are used to assess and treat specific structures inside the knee joint.

Cartilage injury treatment involves assessment and planning for cartilage defects, chondral injuries and early joint surface damage. Treatment may include rehabilitation, activity modification, injections, arthroscopy or joint-preserving procedures depending on the size, location and severity of cartilage damage.

Multiligament knee injuries are complex injuries involving more than one major knee ligament, such as the ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL or posterolateral corner. These injuries require careful diagnosis, imaging review and staged treatment planning to restore stability and protect long-term knee function.

Patella instability treatment is provided for recurrent kneecap dislocation, patellar maltracking and MPFL-related instability. Patients may experience the kneecap slipping out, giving way, pain around the kneecap, swelling or fear of movement during sport or daily activity.

MPFL reconstruction is ligament reconstruction surgery for recurrent patellar dislocation or persistent kneecap instability. It may be considered when repeated kneecap dislocation affects confidence, sport, gym activity or daily movement despite non-surgical treatment.

PCL injury treatment includes non-surgical and surgical management planning for posterior cruciate ligament injuries. Treatment depends on the grade of injury, knee stability, associated ligament damage, symptoms, activity level and functional needs.

MCL and LCL injury treatment includes assessment of collateral ligament injuries, with bracing, rehabilitation and surgery where needed. Many isolated collateral ligament injuries can improve with structured non-surgical care, but complex or unstable injuries may need further treatment planning.

Sports rehabilitation planning is a structured recovery pathway after ligament injury, meniscus surgery, knee arthroscopy or sports trauma. The aim is to support safe return to work, gym, running and sport through swelling control, mobility recovery, strengthening, balance training, sport-specific conditioning and confidence building.