MICHAEL LEONARD
CONSULTANT ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
St. Raphael's House, 81-84 Upper Dorset Street, Dublin 1, D01 KX02
086 083 0790
ABOUT THE KNEE
The knee is the largest joint in the body. It is made up of the lower end of the femur (thigh bone), the tibia (shin) and the patella (kneecap) which slides into a groove on the end of the femur. Large ligaments attach to the femur and tibia to provide stability. The long thigh muscles give the knee strength. The ends of the bones are covered with a thick cushion of hard, white cartilage.
If knee cartilage is worn or damaged it causes the underlying bones to rub together producing knee pain and inflammation typical of knee arthritis.
TOTAL & PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY
ACL RECONSTRUCTION
TOTAL & PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
A knee replacement involves the removal of damaged arthritic bone at the ends of each of the femur and tibia and replacing both of these areas with a special metal material. In between both of the metals a special plastic is placed to help the new prosthesis to function optimally.
Stiffness and knee pain are common symptoms that can result in the requirement for surgical intervention but not before conservative options have been exhausted. These symptoms are often as the result of degenerative joint disease such as osteoarthritis.
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY
Knee Arthoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure performed as a day case. Small incisions are made around the knee which allows access for a camera (arthroscope) so that the surgeon can view in and around your knee.
The camera allows the surgeon to view any areas of your anatomy that may be contributing to your pain. Fluid is used to irrigate that camera and to maintain good visualisation. Images from the camera are displayed throughout on a video screen.
ACL RECONSTRUCTION
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the most important ligaments of the knee. It runs from the lower leg bone (tibia) to the thigh bone (femur) at the knee. It acts to prevent excessive forward movement of the tibia in relation to the femur and is also essential in controlling the rotation of the knee.
When the injury occurs the individual will feel sudden, sharp and severe knee pain. They may possibly hear or feel a “popping” sensation in their knee and suffer instability.
MICHAEL LEONARD
Mr. Michael Leonard is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Mater Private Hospital, Tallaght University Hospital and Naas General Hospital.
He is also a Senior Lecturer in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Trinity College Dublin. His specialities include hip, knee and shoulder reconstruction as well as pelvic and acetabular trauma.
Mr. Leonard graduated with honours from Trinity College Dublin in 2002. He was awarded a Master’s degree in Surgery from Trinity College in 2007. He then completed the Higher Surgical Training Scheme in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons) and was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in 2011.
DO YOU HAVE A GP REFERRAL LETTER?
Get Informed on how to get one
STEP 1
Schedule an appointment with your GP: The first step to obtaining a referral letter in Ireland is to make an appointment with a GP. During the appointment, you should explain your medical condition, why you need a referral letter and give them Michael Leonard's information.
STEP 2
Discuss the need for a referral letter with your GP: After explaining your medical condition, your GP will assess your situation and determine if a referral letter is necessary. If your GP determines that a referral letter is required, they will provide you with one, which when asked will include Michael Leonard's details, the reason for the referral, and any relevant medical history.
STEP 3
Make an appointment with us: Once you have the referral letter that is specifically addressed to Michael Leonard from your GP, you can then make an appointment. When making it, make sure to mention that you have a referral letter from your GP, as this is required to secure an appointment.
CONTACT US
St. Raphael's House, 81-84 Upper Dorset Street, Dublin 1, D01 KX02
michael.leonard@materprivate.ie
086 083 0790