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Knee

The knee plays an important role in everyday movement, from walking and climbing stairs to exercise and sport. When knee pain, stiffness or instability starts to limit what you can do, understanding the cause can help you find the right treatment. Knee problems can develop gradually through wear and tear or occur suddenly following an injury.

Knee osteoarthritis

What is knee osteoarthritis?

Knee osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage within the knee joint gradually wears down. In Australia, 53,500 knee replacements were performed to treat osteoarthritis in 2021–22.

Symptoms:

Pain, swelling and stiffness may make everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs or getting up from a chair more difficult. Symptoms often develop gradually over time.

How is it treated?

There are several non-surgical and surgical options. Dr Cabot will discuss your options based on your symptoms and how much they are affecting your daily life. Early treatment may include changes to activity, physiotherapy, medication or injections. If these no longer provide enough relief, knee replacement surgery may be considered. Dr Cabot offers knee replacement options tailored to the individual patient and their knee.

What is a knee ligament injury?

Ligaments help support and stabilise the knee. They can be stretched or torn when the knee twists, changes direction suddenly or experiences a strong impact.

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is the most common of knee ligament injuries. Roughly 1 in 3,500 people experience an ACL tear each year.

Symptoms may include:

A sudden, sharp and often severe pain at the moment it happens and usually accompanied by a distinct popping sound or sensation, rapid swelling and a feeling that the knee is unstable or giving out.

How is it treated?

Not every ligament injury requires surgery. Treatment may include physiotherapy and rehabilitation to restore strength, movement and stability. For some patients, especially those who want to return to certain activities and sports, ACL reconstruction may be considered.

What is a meniscal tear?

The menisci are two pieces of cartilage in the knee that help cushion and stabilise the joint. A meniscal tear can occur following a twisting injury or develop gradually as the cartilage changes over time.

Symptoms may include:

Pain, swelling, stiffness, clicking or catching within the knee.

How is it treated?

  • Depends on the type of tear, your symptoms and how they affect your activities.
  • Physiotherapy, changes to activity and medication may be recommended initially.
  • If symptoms persist, knee arthroscopy may be performed. This procedure repairs the meniscus tear where possible or removes damaged tissue.

Suitability for any kind of knee surgery is determined in consultation with Dr Cabot.

Contact our team on (08) 8267 8228 to schedule a consultation with a highly experienced orthopaedic knee surgeon.

Hip osteoarthritis

What is hip osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, especially in older Australians.¹ Hip osteoarthritis occurs when the protective cartilage in the hip joint gradually wears down.

Symptoms:

These often develop gradually and can worsen over time. Pain, stiffness and reduced movement, making everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs or getting up from a chair more difficult.

How is it treated?

This depends on your symptoms and how much they are affecting your daily life. Early treatment may include changes to activity, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory medication or a walking aid. If these no longer provide enough relief, hip replacement surgery may be considered.
Dr Cabot performs all his hip replacements using a minimally invasive anterior approach. The hip joint is accessed from the front, allowing the muscles to be gently moved aside rather than cut. This approach may support a faster recovery and earlier return to everyday activities. In Australia 9 out of 10 hip replacements are still working 20 years after surgery. 2
The labrum is the ring of cartilage positioned around the outside of the hip joint.
Inflammation of the fluid-filled sac (bursa) protecting the greater trochanter (the bony part of the hip).

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For urgent matters, please call us during office hours on 08 8267 8228 or email cabotadmin@sossa.com.au