Treatments - Knee
Non-operative
Non-operative management options for dealing with pain around your knee:
Versus Arthritis (Pain Killers) →
Chartered Society of Physiotherapy →
Versus Arthritis (Knee Exercises) →
Knee Injection
Knee injections are aimed at relieving pain arising from your knee joint. A number of different materials may be injected and the location of injection may vary according to the underlying problem. The efficacy of these injections is debatable and Mr Kosuge advises these options should be considered carefully. Please book an appointment if you wish to discuss and explore these options:
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Hyaluronic Acid) →
International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (Hyaluronic Acid) →
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Platelet-Rich Plasma) →
International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (Platelet-Rich Plasma) →
Knee Arthroscopy
Is ‘key-hole’ surgery a management option for your knee problem? Find useful information about ‘key-hole’ surgery, how to prepare and what to expect.
British Association for Surgery of the Knee →
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons →
Royal College of Anaesthetists →
International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (Animation Video) →
Meniscal Trimming
Performed through ‘key-hole’ surgery, the torn part of the meniscus may be trimmed away in a procedure called a partial meniscectomy. This is the commonest way of dealing with a symptomatic meniscal tear.
International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (Animation video) →
Meniscal Repair
The alternative to trimming the torn meniscus is to repair it by stitching the tear. This is reliant on the tear healing over time and so is only appropriate for certain types of tears.
International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (Animation video) →
Microfracture
A procedure in which multiple ‘holes’ are made in the underlying bone of the damaged cartilage. The aim of this procedure is to promote bleeding, followed by healing with scar tissue that replaces cartilage.
Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust →
International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (Animation video) →
Knee Replacement
Is a knee replacement being discussed as a treatment option for you? A selection of pre- and post-operative radiographs of Mr Kosuge’s patients are available here. Please use the following resources to help you make an informed decision.
Versus Arthritis Patient information booklet →
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (Animation Video) →