Knee Procedures
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Learn more about knee procedures
Knee procedures are designed to restore function, relieve pain, and support long-term joint health. These range from minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques to more complex reconstructive and joint replacement surgeries to treat a range of knee conditions such as ligament injuries, cartilage damage, and arthritis. Dr Razvan Stoita Sydney based orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in a wide spectrum of knee procedures, including ACL reconstruction, meniscus surgery, cartilage restoration, and knee replacement. Each procedure is carefully selected based on the patient’s condition, activity level, and treatment goals. The focus is always on achieving the best possible outcome with the least invasive approach where appropriate, while maintaining a strong emphasis on recovery, rehabilitation, and return to activity.
Dr Stoita consults at Hurstville Private Hospital, Macquarie University Hospital (North Ryde), and Goulburn.
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Arthritis
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Ligament Injury
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Kneecap (Patellofemoral)
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Cartilage and Meniscus
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Fracture
In a total knee replacement, the entire knee joint surface is replaced – the ends of the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and usually the underside of the kneecap are all resurfaced with artificial components. In a partial knee replacement (PKR), also called unicompartmental knee replacement, only the damaged compartment of the knee is replaced, leaving healthy bone, cartilage, and ligaments intact.
Diagnosis involves understanding a history of your symptoms, examining your knee, and using imaging such as X-rays to assess cartilage wear and joint alignment. In some cases, additional scans such as CT or MRI scans may be required to either exclude other conditions or quantify the degree of arthritis.Some patients develop patellofemoral pain syndrome in the absence of any bone, joint or soft tissue abnormalities. However, most patients with the syndrome present with one or more abnormalities related to bone anatomy, joint anatomy and/or soft tissue.
Although knee arthritis can affect anyone, there are several factors that can increase the risk of arthritis:
- Genetic predisposition
- Previous knee injury or surgery
- Other joint conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout
- Occupations involving heavy manual work
- Age (over 40)
- Female gender
- Being overweight or obese
- Participation in high impact activities or sports (e.g. running, soccer or rugby)
Knee arthritis typically develops as a result of progressive cartilage wear within the joint. This process may occur naturally with age or be accelerated by factors such as previous injury, altered joint alignment, or increased mechanical load.
In some cases, inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis can also contribute to joint degeneration.
