Your knee
Knee pain can arise from a number of different causes and can gradually get worse if the right steps are not taken to address it. It is hard to avoid placing stress on the knee joint in our daily activities, but if an injured or diseased knee is not attended to, then our general mobility can become severely impaired.
Many treatments exist that have been designed to address a painful knee and it is important that the underlying cause is fully understood before embarking on treatment, so as to avoid aggravating your condition.
| Your anatomy The knee is one of the most complex joints in the body, enabling a high level of mobility that allows you to walk, run, turn and kneel without pain. |
| Understanding knee pain As the joint most likely to be injured at some point during our lifetime, we soon realise just how much we rely on its healthy function. |
| Treatment options A wide range of non-surgical and surgical options are available to treat knee pain – you should seek medical advice to discuss what's right for you. |
| Before your operation It is important to understand what to expect at your operation and what to do beforehand so that you are prepared when the time comes. |
| Your operation Knee surgery is a common procedure and is performed on hundreds and thousands of patients globally – this section provides an overview of what you can expect whilst in hospital. |
| Recovery and rehabilitation To manage your own expectations about how quickly you will be ‘back on your feet’, it is important to understand what will happen following surgery. |
| Patient stories Read the inspiring stories of patients who have undergone surgery, how they felt immediately afterwards and what they have gone on to achieve since. |
Important: The information and guidance provided here is general in nature and should not be considered as medical advice in any way. You should always seek detailed advice from a qualified medical practitioner.
