You have sustained fracture of your patella (knee cap) in your knee. You may walk on your leg as comfort allows. You must wear the splint fitted by A+E. You can only remove the splint to wash your leg daily. You must keep your knee straight when washing it and replace the splint afterwards.
What is a patella dislocation? Dislocation of the patella (kneecap) is a relatively common injury in the adolescent population and usually a traumatic event associated with either an awkward fall or direct trauma to the patella itself.
What is Adolescent Anterior Knee Pain? Anterior knee pain (AKP) is an umbrella term used to describe pain felt at the front of the knee or around the knee cap (patella). It can occur for a number of reasons but in under 18’s is most often related to growth and growth spurts. A long bone…
This information is a guide to help you through your Total Knee Replacement surgery; preparation before, during your hospital stay and your rehabilitation. The more you know about the procedure and the usual recovery process before you arrive in hospital, the easier your recovery will be. This booklet is a guide to the pathway you…
You have sustained fracture of your patella (knee cap) to your knee. You may walk on your leg as comfort allows. You must wear the splint fitted by A+E.
You have sustained a soft tissue injury to your knee. You can walk on your leg as comfort allows. You can use crutches and/or a splint if supplied by A&E. Your knee may be swollen. Resting and elevating it will help.
This information is a guide to help you through your Knee Replacement surgery; preparation before, during your hospital stay and your rehabilitation. The more you know about the procedure and the usual recovery process before you arrive in hospital, the easier your recovery will be. This information is a guide to the pathway you are…
Arthroscopy is a procedure to look inside a joint by using an arthroscope. An arthroscope is like a thin telescope with a light source.
You have sustained a dislocation of your patella (knee cap). You may walk on your leg as comfort allows. You must wear the splint fitted by A+E.
The knee is a complex joint which has the ability to bend and to twist. Knee ligaments help to control this movement by connecting the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) and bracing the knee against abnormal movements. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) connects the front of the shin bone to the back of…
