Orthopaedics

Most knee pain — from early arthritis, overuse, or minor injury — is managed without surgery, using activity modification, physiotherapy, weight management, medication, and sometimes injections. Joint replacement is considered only when pain limits daily life despite these measures and X-rays show advanced wear.

The joint is examined for swelling, stability, and range of movement, with an X-ray to rule out a fracture and an MRI where a ligament or cartilage tear is suspected. Early accurate diagnosis matters, because some tears do better with prompt treatment and rehabilitation.

After examination and, where needed, imaging, most back pain is treated non-surgically — targeted physiotherapy and core strengthening, posture and ergonomic changes, medication, and, for selected cases, injections. Surgery is reserved for nerve compression with weakness or persistent, disabling pain.

Patients are usually walking with support within a day or two of surgery and independent at home within a few weeks, with continued physiotherapy for two to three months to regain strength and movement. Your surgeon will give a plan tailored to your health and activity goals.

Yes. Physiotherapy is offered for post-fracture and post-surgery rehabilitation, sports injury recovery, back and neck pain, arthritis, and post-stroke movement problems, and can be started at the same visit as your orthopaedic assessment.