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Spire Little Aston GOING WEAK AT THE KNEES
2.4 million work days were lost in the UK because of lower limb disorders (HSE) and damage to the knee is amongst the most common sports injuries. Mr Ashvin Pimpalnerkar, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Spire Hospital Little Aston, reveals some of the latest techniques in knee rehabilitation.
“The knee joint is particularly vulnerable to damage and pain because it takes the full weight of your body and any extra force when you run or jump.
You're more likely to experience knee pain as you get older, and people who are overweight or do lots of sports have a higher risk of damaging their knees. Some sports that involve a lot of turning, such as football, netball and skiing, carry a particularly high risk of injury”.
We asked Mr Pimpalnerkar about some of the latest developments in knee surgery and how patients with knee pain can expect to make a faster recovery when treated with the latest techniques.
KNEE REPLACEMENT • Over 100,000 people undergo knee surgery in the UK alone • 97% of knee replacements are carried out due to arthritis
• Spire Hospital in Little Aston treated over 300 knee patients in 2015
Surgery of the knee and ligaments now uses advanced robotic devices, combined with complex imaging technology to allow procedures to be carried out through small incisions.
This can result in less pain, blood loss and faster recovery for patients. “Computer assisted surgery is a technique that uses 3D imaging and real-time monitoring in surgery. This has distinct advantages over conventional techniques and allows for better visualisation, and improves the accuracy and precision of the surgical procedures”, said Mr Pimpalnerkar.
CARTILAGE GRAFTING FOR KNEE INJURIES
Cartilage injuries cause pain, swelling and reduced movement of the knee and are caused by general wear & tear or through a specific injury.
The latest techniques to treat these injuries involve harvesting cartilage cells through keyhole surgery and culturing and multiplying them in the laboratory. They are then re-injected into the knee at a later stage.
“We are now able to preserve the life of the knee joint in some patients using techniques such as a cartilage transplant. This enables the patient to extend the life of their knee, minimise future damage and continue their active lifestyle for longer”, said Mr Pimpalnerkar.
SPORTS INJURIES
Mr Pimpalnerkar has a wealth of experience treating sports injuries both in the UK and abroad, working as Honorary Club Surgeon to both Walsall and Birmingham Football Club; and abroad with the Calgary Flames ice hockey team in Canada. “Knee injuries are quite common in sport but more serious joint injuries can be overlooked and treated as ligament sprains. My advice would be to accurately diagnose and treat these injuries as soon as possible- because any delay can cause quite serious changes to the joint”.
Whether you’re insured or paying for yourself, at Spire Little Aston Hospital you will be seen quickly by the consultant of your choice.
For an appointment with Mr Pimpalnerkar please contact: 0121 580 7119
info@spirelittleaston.com www.spirelittleaston.com
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