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Dr Stuart MacKenzie Resources
Women ACL
Knees

Why are women more prone to ACL injuries?

Worldwide studies have shown that female athletes have a significantly higher rate of ACL injuries than their male counterparts. In fact, some studies have shown that women are two to ...
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10 FAQs Knee Surgery
Knees

10 frequently asked questions about knee replacement surgery

Do you need a knee replacement? Chances are you have a few questions about what you can expect from knee replacement surgery and from your recovery.
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ACL Surgery Exercises
After Surgery

ACL Surgery Recovery Exercises

Your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery may have slowed you down, but one of the best ways to get back on that field, court or track is to get moving ...
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Unicompartmental knee replacement
Knees

What is Unicompartmental Knee Replacement?

If your knee has been damaged by arthritis and the pain, instability or stiffness are having serious effects on your daily activities, surgery is often the next consideration you need ...
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After Surgery

Should I Wear a Knee Brace After ACL Surgery?

After anterior cruciate ligament or ACL surgery, your reconstructed ligament will take some time to heal. During this healing process some doctors may encourage the use of a knee brace ...
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Knees

Playing Sports After Knee Surgery

Many patients facing knee replacement surgery are curious about getting back into sport and the activities they can do during and after their recovery period. If you are thinking the ...
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Knees

What is a meniscus tear?

Amongst injuries to the knee joint, a meniscus tear is one of the most common.
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Before Surgery

How to calm your nerves before knee replacement surgery

It’s not unusual to feel fear or anxiety about your upcoming robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. No matter the benefits and pain relief that the procedure may bring, any type of ...
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Robotic Surgery

Would you trust a robot to perform your knee or hip replacement?

Robots have radically changed the way that delicate operations, like knee or hip replacements, can be performed.
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Before Surgery

How to prepare for your first consultation

Meeting with your surgeon for the first time to discuss your condition and treatment options can be scary, particularly if you’ve never had surgery before.
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