A condition where cartilage loss occurs in one or more compartments (medial, lateral, patellofemoral), causing pain, stiffness, swelling, and functional decline. Severity of symptoms doesn’t always correlate with X-rays. Risk factors include obesity, prior trauma, ligamentous damage. Initial treatment includes weight management, physiotherapy, NSAIDs, bracing, activity modification, and possibly hyaluronic acid injections (though efficacy varies). Surgery is reserved for those with persistent disability after non-operative care. Australia’s Joint Replacement Registry monitors outcomes.
Tears of the cartilage “cushions” in the knee, often due to trauma or degeneration. Symptoms include pain, swelling, locking or clicking. Diagnosis with clinical exam and MRI. Non-surgical care can include physiotherapy and activity modification; arthroscopy may be recommended for persistent mechanical symptoms.
A full knee replacement performed with robotic precision, aiming for optimal implant alignment and personalised outcomes.
Navigational technology improves positioning of implants, potentially enhancing longevity.
Only one compartment is replaced using robotic guidance, preserving healthy cartilage and offering faster recovery.
Minimally invasive keyhole surgery, used to trim or repair menisci and remove loose cartilage fragments.
