Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
Specialised diagnosis and arthroscopic treatment for ligament, cartilage, and sports-related joint injuries, helping athletes and active adults return safely to their sport.
Understanding Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
Sports and activity-related joint injuries are assessed with clinical examination and imaging to determine whether the joint can heal with rehabilitation alone or needs arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery. The goal is a safe, structured return to sport and daily activity.
Conditions We Treat
ACL Injury
A tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament causing knee instability during pivoting or sudden stops.
- Knee gives way during activity
- Swelling persists after injury
- Difficulty trusting the knee under load
Meniscus Tear
Damage to the knee's cushioning cartilage causing pain, catching, or locking of the joint.
- Knee locks or catches when moving
- Pain persists along the joint line
- Squatting or twisting is painful
Shoulder Instability
Recurrent shoulder dislocation or looseness following an injury or repetitive strain.
- Shoulder repeatedly slips or dislocates
- A feeling of looseness during overhead movement
- Pain limits throwing or lifting
Rotator Cuff Injury
Tears or inflammation of the shoulder tendons causing pain and reduced arm strength.
- Pain when raising the arm overhead
- Weakness lifting or reaching
- Night pain disturbs sleep
Cartilage Injury
Damage to the smooth joint surface following trauma, leading to pain and swelling with activity.
- Joint swells after exercise
- Pain with weight-bearing activity
- Symptoms persist beyond rest and ice
Tendon Injuries
Overuse or acute strain of tendons around the knee, shoulder, or elbow affecting movement and strength.
- Pain with repetitive movement
- Tenderness over a specific tendon
- Symptoms limit training or work
Recovery & Rehabilitation
From injury assessment to a safe return to sport, care progresses through clear stages.
Assessment
Confirm the Injury
Clinical examination and imaging (MRI/ultrasound) confirm the extent of ligament, cartilage, or tendon injury.
Treatment
Arthroscopic or Guided Care
Keyhole arthroscopic surgery or structured physiotherapy, chosen based on injury severity and activity goals.
Recovery
Progressive Rehabilitation
Supervised physiotherapy rebuilds strength, stability, and range of motion in structured phases.
Follow-up
Return to Sport
Functional testing confirms readiness before a graded return to training and competition.
Sports Medicine questions
Get answers about sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery, and returning to activity.
No. Many ligament and tendon injuries improve with structured physiotherapy alone. Arthroscopic surgery is considered when instability, locking, or a significant tear limits function.
You may benefit from a sports medicine review if:
- A joint feels unstable or gives way
- Swelling returns after activity
- Pain limits training or daily movement
- An old injury has never fully recovered
- You want to return to sport safely
Surgery is considered only when needed
Most injuries are assessed for a rehabilitation-first pathway. Arthroscopic surgery is recommended only when instability or a structural tear will not resolve without it.
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