Anterior knee pain is a common problem especially amongst runners.
This article highlights some of the issues:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/the-running-blog/2015/sep/30/running-into-problems-runners-knee-physiotherapist
If you have tried physiotherapy and still need more help, have a read of this and come and see one of our surgeons:
There are lots of ways to injure your knees, but here are a few common myths about running debunked:
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2016/jul/18/knees-stretching-heel-striking-three-running-myths-debunked
This recent journal article highlights the ongoing role for patellofemoral replacement surgery.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6318750/
MHK surgeons have a long experience with patellofemoral replacement surgery both manually and robotically.
With lots of people preparing for the winter sports season we are seeing more and more patients presenting with knee pain.
If you have injured your knee MHK offer a “Acute Knee Injury Clinic” to get you back on your feet as soon as possible.
This news article from the UK highlights the fact that more and more young patients are having hip replacements:
https://www.bbc.com/news/av/health-35709233/hip-replacement-operations-on-under-60s-are-soaring
Hip replacement is a great operation for getting rid of the pain from arthritis and getting active and mobile again.
