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ACL Reconstruction to Iron Man
Another happy patient's testimonial: Rehab is feeling much more positive and enjoyable I might say, completing my physio exercises and I’m on the bike for 1.30mins three times a week and the exercises in the mornings. I [...]
British Championship Swimmer back to her Best
As someone who has always had a hugely busy and competitive sporting life, the news that I had ruptured my ACL falling off a horse in April 2021 seemed unbearable and I couldn’t quite get my head [...]
Sports knee injuries
We all love playing sport. Sporting participation is at an all-time high. Throughout lockdown many people have turned to sport for relaxation. We love getting involved with playing sports of all different types, football, hockey, handball and padel to name [...]
GKC Knee Replacement One Year On
Another happy patient's testimonial: Some20 years ago I tore my cartilage playing tennis. I was advised that the prognosis was pain, and more pain. The inevitable time came when I needed a new knee and I was [...]
Jump Jockey Jason Dixon back in the saddle
Jump Jockey Jason Dixon is back in the saddle and competing at the highest level following a devastating knee injury when he fell from his horse that left him requiring ACL and posterior lateral corner repair and reconstruction. Great to [...]
Rob Gleeson patient’s new lease of life
I feel like a new woman after several years of enforced inactivity , Mr Gleeson took a chance on a 59 year old fat housewife and now I have my life back. I have lost 30lb in weight and now [...]
ACL Risk Calculator
The GKC uses the latest techniques for ACL surgery. We use available clinical tools such as the Multi-centre Orthopaedic Outcomes Network (MOON) calculator to help assess your risk and predict your chance of re injury to your [...]
The Knee Replacement: A Personal Story
The nagging ache becomes worse, having started subtly as a twinge, until even friends comment that it affecting everyone’s quality of life “I’m afraid that x-ray rather flattered your knee” he said after examining me. “You are [...]
Skiing 1 Year after Total Knee Replacement
1 year following my total right knee replacement - Many thanks to you and your fantastic team, without you all I would not have been able to enjoy a recent skiing holiday. I don't think I have ever skied without [...]
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Lever sign test for anterior cruciate ligament injuries: a diagnostic meta-analysis
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ACL tears cause significant functional deficits in patients over 50 who fail conservative treatment, and surgical reconstruction can yield excellent results.
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Brilliant news for many suffering with knee problems in Gloucestershire @KempshallPeter @natbeswetherick
