Knee
Our expert team of orthopaedic specialists offers a comprehensive range of knee treatments and is dedicated to providing first-class care to help you get back to living your best life.
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Experts in the diagnosis and treatment of knee conditions
The knee is the largest and most complex joint in your body and can be affected by a wide range of injuries and conditions, each requiring careful attention and care. Our knee consultants are specialists in managing all types of knee issues from traumatic injuries such as ACL rupture to degenerative conditions like arthritis.
Using advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques, our knee specialists accurately diagnose conditions and design highly individualised treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcomes and patient satisfaction. In many cases, our diagnostic tests are often available on the same day as your initial appointment, accelerating your path to treatment and recovery.
Made up of surgeons, musculoskeletal radiologists, physiotherapists, sports medicine specialists and other healthcare professionals, our multidisciplinary knee team works together to provide comprehensive care for knee conditions of all complexities and severity.
Offering the most advanced treatments, our skilled team provide a wide range of both non-surgical and surgical treatments including physiotherapy, bracing, injections, minimally invasive arthroscopy, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement and complex reconstructions.
Working closely with our sports and exercise medicine physicians and other orthopaedic consultants with a specific interest in sporting injuries, our knee specialists are also equipped to provide the highest standard of care and condition management to professional and elite athletes with sports injuries.
In our innovative Joint Preservation Clinic our experts offer a range of treatment options to help preserve the knee joint to prevent or delay the need for joint replacement surgery for as long as possible.
Whatever your reason for visiting us, from prehabilitation to treatment to post-surgical rehab, our team are here to provide you with world-class care from the moment you walk through our doors.
Knee anatomy
The knee is a hinge joint and is the point where the bones of your upper and lower leg meet. The main bones of the knee are the:
● Thigh bone (femur)
● Shin bone (tibia)
● Kneecap (patella)
The ends of your thigh and shin bone are covered by a flexible tissue called cartilage, which helps absorb shock and allows your bones to glide over each other smoothly.
The crescent-shaped pads of cartilage between your tibia and femur are known as the:
● lateral meniscus (on the outer side of your knee)
● medial meniscus (on the inner side of your knee)
The bones of your knee are held together by a joint capsule, which is made up of two inner and outer layers. The outer layer is made of dense connective tissue, while the inner layer, called the synovium, secretes fluid to keep the joint lubricated.
The outer layer is attached to the ends of the bones and is supported by the following ligaments and tendons:
● The quadriceps tendon, which attaches your quadriceps to your patella
● The medial collateral ligament (MCL), which stabilises the inner part of your knee
● The lateral collateral ligament (LCL), which stabilises the outer part of your knee
● The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which stops your tibia from moving too far forwards
● The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), which stops your knee from moving too far backwards
The muscles that support your knee are the:
● Hamstrings, located at the back of your leg, running from your hip to just below your knee. They help bend your knee
● Quadriceps, the four muscles at the front of your thigh, running from your hip to your knee. They work to straighten your knee from a bent position
Why OS Clinic?
With leading surgeons at the helm, our knee service provides a world-class, multidisciplinary approach to treatment and offers you the personalised care you need to get back on your feet as quickly as possible.
Our consultants are involved in leading research, contributing to the development of new surgical techniques, implants and rehabilitation protocols, so you know we’re always at the forefront of the latest treatment innovations.
In addition, we take a data-driven approach to our care which allows us to continually refine and improve our ways of working. This commitment to quality ensures that every one of our patients receives the best possible care while with OS Clinic.
