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Knee Conditions

Specialist care for knee pain, injuries, and arthritis

Overview

The knee is the largest joint in the body and is essential for walking, running, and everyday activities. Knee problems are extremely common and can affect people of all ages. Whether you are dealing with sports injuries, arthritis, or degenerative conditions, our team provides expert diagnosis and a full range of non-operative and surgical treatments.

Common Causes

  • Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee
  • Rheumatoid arthritis (knee)
  • Post-traumatic arthritis (knee)
  • Avascular necrosis (knee)
  • Septic arthritis (knee)
  • Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS)
  • Chondromalacia patellae
  • Patellar tendinopathy (Jumper's knee)
  • Quadriceps tendinopathy
  • Patellar instability / subluxation
  • Patellar dislocation (acute)
  • Patellofemoral maltracking syndrome
  • Patellar fracture
  • Prepatellar bursitis
  • Medial meniscus tear — acute
  • Medial meniscus tear — degenerative
  • Lateral meniscus tear — acute
  • Lateral meniscus tear — degenerative
  • Discoid meniscus
  • Meniscal cyst
  • Bucket-handle meniscus tear
  • Parrot-beak meniscus tear
  • ACL tear
  • PCL tear
  • MCL sprain
  • MCL tear
  • LCL sprain
  • LCL tear
  • Posterolateral corner (PLC) injury
  • Multi-ligament knee injury
  • Pes anserine bursitis
  • Pes anserine tendinopathy
  • IT band friction syndrome
  • Semimembranosus tendinopathy
  • Biceps femoris tendinopathy
  • Popliteus tendinopathy
  • Gastrocnemius tendinopathy
  • Baker's cyst
  • Popliteal cyst rupture
  • Tibial plateau fracture
  • Femoral condyle fracture
  • Tibial tuberosity avulsion fracture
  • Stress fracture (tibial plateau)
  • Stress fracture (femoral condyle)
  • Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)
  • Osteochondral fracture
  • Osgood-Schlatter disease
  • Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)
  • Patellar sleeve fracture
  • Synovial chondromatosis (knee)
  • PVNS (knee)
  • Gout (knee)
  • Pseudogout (CPPD)
  • Knee osteomyelitis
  • Osteoid osteoma (knee)
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
  • Quadriceps contusion / myositis ossificans
  • Peroneal nerve palsy

Symptoms

  • Pain around or behind the kneecap
  • Instability or giving way
  • Difficulty straightening or bending the knee
  • Swelling and stiffness
  • Locking or catching of the knee
  • Pain when walking, running, or going up and down stairs

Treatment Options

  • Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
  • Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections
  • Hyaluronic acid injections
  • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) therapy
  • Arthrosamid injection for knee osteoarthritis
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Meniscal repair or partial meniscectomy
  • Total knee replacement
  • Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement

Patient Information Guides

Read our detailed patient information booklets for specific conditions:

ACL Reconstruction with Internal Brace

Advanced ACL repair technique combining hamstring graft with synthetic augmentation

Patellar Tendonitis (Jumper's Knee)

Overuse injury of the patellar tendon common in jumping and running sports

Total Knee Replacement

Complete knee resurfacing with fast recovery programme for end-stage arthritis

Partial Knee Replacement (UKR)

Bone-preserving partial replacement for single-compartment knee arthritis

Meniscal Repair

Arthroscopic repair to preserve the meniscus and protect against early arthritis

Meniscal Root Repair

Re-anchoring a torn meniscal root to restore load distribution and prevent rapid joint degeneration

Robotic Knee Replacement

Precision-guided total knee replacement using robotic-arm technology for optimal alignment

Robotic Partial Knee Replacement

Robotic-assisted bone-sparing surgery replacing only the damaged compartment

When to Seek Specialist Help

Seek specialist advice if your knee pain persists beyond a few weeks, if you have experienced a significant injury, or if your knee is swelling, locking, or giving way.

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