Knee Conditions & Treatments
The knee is the largest joint in the body, and one of the most easily injured. It is made up of the lower end of the thighbone (femur), which rotates on the upper end of the shinbone (tibia), and the knee cap (patella), which slides in a groove on the end of the femur. The knee also contains large ligaments, which help control motion by connecting bones and by bracing the joint against abnormal types of motion. Another important structure, the meniscus, is a wedge of soft cartilage between the femur and tibia that serves to cushion the knee and helps it absorb shock during motion.
The knees are under some of the most intense pressure and usage in the entire body. Knee injuries are not just solely for high-impact sporting athletes, simply standing up and walking around on a day-to-day basis can potentially lead to knee problems. Oz Orthopaedics is a Melbourne knee specialist with years of practical experience, successfully treating a variety of concerns.
Knee injuries can strike at any time and can potentially take you off your feet for frustrating, extended periods. We provide a wide range of services to treat our patients with experience and care. Our services are ideally suited to treating major problems as well as offering pain relief and small clean-ups. We know how important it is to have complete confidence in your body. Whether you need ACL reconstruction, cartilage preservation, meniscal repair or a total knee replacement – we’re the Melbourne knee specialists to get the job done!
Note: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding with any surgical procedures, you are entitled to seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner of your choice.
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Dr. Ikram provides a comprehensive approach to knee care, offering both non‑surgical and surgical treatments tailored to each individual’s condition. Non‑invasive options—such as physical rehabilitation, anti‑inflammatory injections, and targeted bracing—are typically employed first to ease pain, reduce swelling, and restore function. For knees affected by degenerative arthritis or joint damage, surgical interventions include knee arthroscopy to assess and repair internal structures, high tibial (tibial) osteotomy to realign weight-bearing forces, and total knee replacement to substitute worn surfaces with prosthetic components. If you’d like more detail on any specific treatment—such as recovery timelines, candidacy, or surgical outcomes—I’d be glad to expand!