Dr David Colvin | Orthopaedic knee surgeon Perth
Knee Surgery Perth
Hi, I am a Perth based orthopaedic surgeon with a subspeciality in knee surgery.
I help patients who have been sidelined by a knee injury. ACL injuries and ACL reconstruction, knee cap dislocation, meniscus tears,… My practice helps you with excellent care as well as assistance for any workers’ compensation-related procedure surrounding your surgery.
Knee surgeon Perth | Dr David Colvin
Knee Surgeries
Knee Arthroscopy
A knee arthroscopy is a keyhole operation that orthopaedic surgeons use to treat structural problems inside the knee joint. Your knee surgeon willl insert a fibre optic telescope into the knee joint through very small cuts at the front of the knee. A camera is attached to the arthroscope, and a clear view of the inside of the knee joint can be seen on a video monitor.
ACL Reconstruction
The aim of ACL reconstruction surgery is to stabilise your knee joint. A torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament can’t heal by itself and causes knee joint instability and a feeling of giving way or insecurity. Longstanding knee joint instability causes further damage to the knee cartilage and may cause a torn meniscus.
Tibial Tubercle Transfer
Tibial Tubercle Transfer (TTT) is what orthopaedic surgeons call a realignment procedure. Think about how we straighten the knee. The quadriceps muscles on the front of the thigh contract. They pull on the patella, which is connected to the tibia (shin bone) by the patellar tendon, and the knee straightens.
MPFL Reconstruction
The ligament attaching to the inner half of the knee cap is the medial patellofemoral ligament. It is one of the major structures which keeps the knee cap centralised in its groove. Patella dislocation tears the MPFL and sprains the VMO muscle. Reconstructing this ligament will restore patella tracking.
Surgery for Knee Cap Pain
If your knee cap pain hasn’t been resolved with rehabilitation, your orthopaedic surgeon may recommend an operation called arthroscopic lateral release. This is keyhole surgery that cuts or ‘releases’ the tissues attached to the outer side of the patella (knee cap) called the lateral retinaculum.
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About Perth Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr David Colvin
Dr David Colvin, a Perth orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in shoulder and knee injuries, understands that a painful joint or a joint that doesn’t function properly, can have a huge impact on your quality of life.