Abductor Repair or Reconstruction

Abductor Repair or Reconstruction

by | Jun 16, 2019

Abductor Repair or Reconstruction: when is surgery necessary? Abductor Repair or Reconstruction is performed when non-operative measures, such as physiotherapy and injection, have failed to significantly improve a patients symptoms. As discussed on our Hip Abductor...
Trochanteric Bursitis

Trochanteric Bursitis

by | Jun 16, 2019

What is Trochanteric Bursitis? Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation of the trochanteric bursa. The trochanteric bursa sits on the side of the hip working – helping as a lubricant for the movement of the muscles of the hip joint.  Occasionally, the bursa can...
Patella Tendinosis / Tendonitis

Patella Tendinosis / Tendonitis

by | Jun 4, 2019

What is patella tendinosis? Patella tendonitis is a chronic inflammation of the patellar tendon.  The patella tendon (ligament) is the structure which runs from below the knee cap (patella) to the shin bone (tibia) and its function is to straighten the knee in...