Dr Ross Radic

A clear MRI doesn’t always mean a stable knee. 🙅‍♂️📸

An ACL graft can fail mechanically without looking torn or dramatic on imaging, meaning scans rarely tell the full story. Instead, a revision conversation is shaped by how the knee actually performs in the real world.

Ongoing pain or swelling often signals that the graft has stretched out, losing its structural tension. This leads to functional instability, where the knee shifts or gives way during routine movements. For an athlete whose lifestyle demands safe cutting, pivoting, and accelerating, even minor mechanical laxity makes returning to sport impossible. 💥🦵🏻

A graft that looks intact on a screen can still fail a patient on the field. Clinical examination, functional testing, and an athlete's sporting goals are what truly dictate whether a revision is needed.

🔗 Learn more about complex knee revision surgery: https://loom.ly/eNoTknI

*All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.

"I feel ready" shouldn't be the final green light to return to sport after knee surgery. 🏃‍♂️📊

Historically, return-to-play decisions were based on the calendar alone (e.g., "9 months post-op"). Today, modern sports medicine demands a more rigorous, data-driven approach.

Objective performance testing removes the guesswork from postoperative progression by measuring precise metrics:
🦵🏻 Is the surgical leg safely matching the strength of the healthy leg?
💥 Can the joint handle explosive power and deceleration?
⚙️ How does the knee control dynamic cutting and jumping?

This data doesn't replace the experience of your surgeon or physiotherapist - it unites them. It gives your entire care team a clear report card of exactly where your recovery stands. When you step back onto the field, you shouldn't have to hope your knee holds up. You should have the data to prove it. 💙

🔗 Learn how we use objective data to guide safe return-to-sport testing at Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre Performance Lab: https://loom.ly/ud_s4J8

*All information is general and not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks.