86: EXPERT EDITION Dr Christopher Vertullo - Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon
About this episode
Listen in as Brad Beer sits down with Dr Christopher Vertullo for an expert edition of The Physical Performance Show. Dr Vertullo has been a specialist orthopaedic surgeon for 16 years. Every year he performs over a thousand knee procedures and is involved in treating elite athletes and professional sports teams. Dr Vertullo specialises in complex ACL & PCL reconstructions, computer navigated total and revision surgery, minimal incision rapid recovery total & partial knee replacement, meniscal repair & preserving arthroscopy, advanced arthroscopic joint resurfacing/ cartilage restoration.
Dr Vertullo shares insightful information around knee health, osetoarthritis, ACL injuries and the 3 stages of Bone Marrow Oedema. Dr Vertullo also shares his top tips for preventing and dealing with knee pain.
Listen in as we delve into the following:
- Knee Health
- Sports injuries
- Age and knee injuries
- Future trends in knee health
- Surgical trends in knee health
- PRP injections
- 3D imaging technology
- Optimal weight to avoid knee pain
- Joint replacement advancements
- Advancements in rehabilitation
- Dr Vertullo's 3 tips to avoid knee pain
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