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Knee

Knee pain affects about one third of us in our lifetime.

It’s a common reason why people seek help from an orthopaedic surgeon, and there are several reasons why the knee causes discomfort.

It ranges form cartilage, meniscus or ligament injuries when we are younger, to a more generalised joint arthritis as we get older. We have multiple strategies on how we can help depending on the underlying cause and associated symptoms 

Robotic Total and Partial Knee Replacements

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What is Robotic Joint Replacement

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Knee Arthroscopy (Keyhole)

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ACL Reconstruction

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Non Operative Techniques

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Knee Replacement Information

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Knee Rehab Protocols

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Knee Faq's

How long do knee replacements last?
Knee replacements are a good reliable operation. On average knee replacements will last 20 years in approximately 90% of cases. As well as ensuring we place the components in the right position with appropriate stability, the surfaces we use that rub against each other are now a lot tougher, ensuring the implants last longer.

There is no age cut off for a knee replacement, but we do know that the more ‘cycles’ we put through any joint, the quicker that joint will wear out.  If we put joint replacements in younger more active patients, there will be a higher chance that joint needs changing in the future.  This means that surgery is done at the right time for you, trying to preserve your natural joint if possible, but not offering futile treatment when a joint replacement is your best option. 

Bilateral simultaneous knee replacements are possible in selected patients. The most important aspect of this is your general health and your ability to tolerate a longer anaesthetic. The medical complication risk is naturally slightly higher, so this will be discussed with you in detail by the surgical and anaesthetic team.
If you are with a health fund that supports a comprehensive ‘No Gap’ programme (currently Medibank, NIB and HCF), then we can do your joint replacement with no out of pocket costs. If your health fund is not one of the above, then there will be a gap payment but we will be entirely transparent regarding that at your consultation before you decide to proceed. For patients without health finds we do offer a ‘self funded’ package, and we are mindful to reduce your hospital stay to minimise your costs.
After surgery patients are in hospital on average for 24-72 hours. Naturally everyone is different and we all have other health issues, so we will look after you for whatever time period is best for your recovery. The surgical team and medical physician will review you whilst in hospital, and once discharged the wound nurse will see you at 2 weeks. You will need to start physio at 10-14 days. Navi will see you at 4-6 weeks, but we are always available to answer questions or see you sooner if needed.

The classic advice of 6 weeks post surgery is still valid, although many patients get back to driving sooner, especially if the left side is done and you drive an automatic.Â