Mr Vipin Asopa treats a wide range of injuries and conditions that affect the hip and knee. Please find further information below about some of the injuries and problems that may require treatment or surgery.
Arthritis occurs due to degeneration of the articular cartilage that lines the joint surface. If untreated, hip or knee arthritis can become progressively painful and stiff.
Common sporting injuries include sprains, strains, fractures, or injury to muscles, tendons, ligaments or cartilage. These injuries can occur to the hip or knee in both competitive and non-competitive sports.
SPRAINS, STRAINS, FRACTURES
Hip or knee strains and sprains are injuries that occur when the muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the joint are stretched or torn, whereas fractures are breaks in the bone.
This ACL ligament is found inside the knee. If it is completely ruptured and there is associated instability, repair may be indicated because the ligament is unable to heal by itself.
Articular cartilage injuries can result in loose fragments (loose bodies) in the knee that could cause further damage as they get caught between the joint surfaces.
A meniscus tear injury can occur to either one or both of the menisci found within the knee joint. Menisci are crescent-shaped rings, triangular in cross-section.
HAMSTRING INJURIES
The hamstring muscles are a collection of three muscles at the back of the thigh that affect hip and knee movement. Strains and tears are injuries that can occur to the hamstring muscles.
FAT PAD INFLAMMATION AND IMPINGEMENT
The fat pad in the knee is a pad of fatty tissue that is located at the front of the knee, behind the kneecap (also known as the patella). It helps cushion and protect the knee joint.
Osteoporosis may result in ‘in-sufficiency’ fractures because the bone is weak. Investigation and treatment for osteoporosis may reduce the risk of fractures. Please find the NICE guidance here:
BURSITIS
Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursae, small sacs of fluid that cushion the joints, including the hip joint. Bursitis can cause pain and tenderness around the hip joint.
ITBS occurs when the IT band becomes irritated and inflamed, usually as a result of repetitive movements that involve the knee, such as playing tennis or running.
TENDONITIS
This is an inflammation of the tendons, which are the bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones. Tendonitis can occur in the hip joint, causing pain and tenderness.
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