The Role of Knee Arthroscopy
Few procedures in orthopaedic surgery have generated as much debate over the last decade as knee arthroscopy.
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As an ex professional sportsman who has a PhD in knee ligament research, Chinmay Gupte is a complex knee specialist with a national and international pedigree in treating knee conditions.
Wellington Hospital, London, 15 - 17 Lodge Rd, London NW8 7JA
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Few procedures in orthopaedic surgery have generated as much debate over the last decade as knee arthroscopy.
The knee can be understood most clearly when viewed as a precision mechanical system, similar to a car.
Each foot strike during running transmits a ground reaction force of approximately 2–3 times body weight through the lower limb.
Management ranges from structured rehabilitation to surgical repair or selective resection.
Patellofemoral pain, often called runner’s knee, is a common cause of anterior knee pain caused by irritation between the kneecap (patella) and the femur.
Whether you’re a weekend runner, a footballer on the pitch, or a racket-sport enthusiast, knee injuries can happen in a split second.
Padel tennis is one of the fastest-growing sports worldwide.
If you run, you’ve probably heard every “golden rule” going—don’t increase mileage too fast, stretch more, buy new shoes.
We often don’t think about our knees until they start hurting.
So, have you also noticed your knee making a click or popping sound whenever you walk, climb stairs, or bend down?