- ACL Reconstruction
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction is a commonly performed surgical procedure. With recent advances in arthroscopic surgery, it can be performed now with minimal incision rarely resulting in any complication or failures by Dr. MacGillivray.
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The graft options are:
1) Patella tendon autograft 2) Allograft (no graft rejection) 3) Hamstring autograft - High Tibial Osteotomy
High tibial osteotomy is a surgical procedure performed to relieve pressure on the damaged site of an arthritic knee joint.
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Knee pain and stiffness can be disabling and difficult to treat. It can limit an individual’s lifestyle and negatively impact body image and emotional well-being.
Know More Launch Movie - Knee Arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy is a common surgical procedure performed using an arthroscope, a viewing instrument, to diagnose or treat a knee problem. It is a relatively safe procedure and you will usually be discharged from the hospital on the same day of surgery.
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Knee osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which the upper shinbone (tibia) or lower thighbone (femur) is cut and realigned. It is usually performed in arthritic conditions affecting only one side of the knee.
Know More - Knee Fracture Surgery
A knee fracture is a broken bone or a crack in or around the joint of the knee. This can involve the tibia (shin bone), the kneecap (patella), or femur (thighbone) where they connect with the knee.
Know More Launch Movie - Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction
Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction is a surgical procedure indicated for patellar instability, that has failed conservative treatment.
Know More - Meniscal Surgery
Meniscal surgery is a surgical procedure employed for the treatment of torn or damaged meniscal tissues in the knee. It is mostly performed as a minimally invasive keyhole procedure. The meniscus tear can either be repaired arthroscopically or by removing just the torn portion of the meniscus.
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Patellar tendon repair is the surgery performed to reattach the torn tendon to the kneecap and to restore normal function in the affected leg.
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Quadriceps tendon is a thick tissue located at the top of the kneecap. The quadriceps tendon works together with the quadriceps muscles to allow us to straighten our leg. The quadriceps muscles are the muscles located in front of the thigh.
Know More - Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Raplacemnet, TKR, Also called total knee arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure in which the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint are removedand replaced with an artificial prosthesis. TKR is recommednded after failure of conservative treatment (PT, steroid injection, gel shots). There are new developments under study which can help enhance the quality of life.
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