Knee Surgeon Adelaide
Dr George Awwad is an Adelaide based knee surgeon.
Dr Awwad specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of all knee conditions. With a particular focus on joint replacement and sports injuries, Dr Awwad has proudly served as the on-call orthopaedic surgeon for the New South Wales Waratahs rugby union team.
The knee is a hinge joint. It consists of the tibia, fibula, femur, and patella bones which are held in place by strong ligaments. Tough tendons attach the muscles to the bones around it, allowing it to move: those at the back of the thigh contract to bend it, and muscles at the front of the thigh contract to straighten it again.
In a healthy knee, cartilage lines the ends of the thigh bone, shin bones, and back of the kneecap. Alongside fluid-filled sacs called bursae, these help the knee joint’s surfaces glide smoothly so you can move without pain.
As well as being one of the largest and most complex joints in the body, the knee is also one of the most stressed and commonly injured.
Dr George Awwad is a knee surgeon based in Adelaide and is able to assist in a range of knee conditions, treatments and surgeries in one of his Adelaide locations.
When playing sports in particular, knee injuries often result from a bending or twisting motion combined with significant external force, leading to higher than normal stresses on the joint. A direct blow to the front or side of the knee – as might occur in a football tackle – can cause a similar result, often resulting in dislocation, fractures, or ligamentous damage to the knee.
Other knee injuries may result from repeated stress, such as those sustained in running, jumping, and other high-impact exercises. Training to develop a correct technique and warming up thoroughly before exercise are critical in preventing this.
Knee injuries can also happen as we age with wear and tear. Arthritis, in particular, develops when the knee’s cartilage wears away and leaves the rough ends of the bone to rub against each other. This can cause debilitating pain in some people, and affects a proportionately greater number of older Australians.
Dr George Awwad is a knee surgeon based in Adelaide and is able to assist in a range of knee conditions, treatments and surgeries in one of his Adelaide locations.
The following symptoms may indicate a knee condition which warrants medical assessment:
- Being unable to walk or bear weight on the knee (due to pain or a feeling of collapse)
- An obvious deformity in the limb
- Severe pain or swelling
- Pain that cannot be alleviated with over-the-counter medications
- A locking, clicking, or catching sensation in the knee
If in doubt about your knee joint pain, consult your GP for advice. You may request a referral to Dr George Awwad for ongoing clinical support and treatment for your knee in one of his Adelaide locations.
Dr George Awwad is a knee surgeon in Adelaide and treats a range of knee conditions from his Adelaide locations:
- Knee arthritis
- Avascular necrosis
- Sports Injuries
- ACL tears
- Knee ligament and meniscal injuries
- Patellofemoral instability and pain
- Fractures and trauma
Dr George Awwad is an Adelaide based knee surgeon who provides a wide range of knee treatments including the following:
- Total knee replacement
- Robotic knee replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- ACL reconstruction and knee ligament treatment
- Knee arthroscopy
- Meniscal repair
- Osteotomy
- Medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
- Tibial tubercle osteotomy
- Debridement and synovectomy
- Knee fracture surgery