Collateral Ligament Injury
A collateral ligament injury involves a stretch, strain, or tear of the medial (inner knee) collateral ligament and/or lateral (outer knee) collateral ligament. Injuries are typically sustained from a sideways force or direct blow to the knee. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and/or a feeling of knee instability.
Benefits of Treatment
Reduced Pain and Swelling
Alleviate discomfort associated with a collateral ligament injury.
Improved Knee Stability
Address feelings of looseness or instability.
Return to Activity
Facilitate a safe return to sport and daily life.
Rapid Access
We prioritise rapid assessment of acute knee injuries to ensure treatment can commence in a timely manner and recovery is optimised.
Expert Knee Surgeon
Access to a highly experienced and locally based knee surgeon.
Treatment for a Collateral Ligament Injury
During your consultation, Dr Richmond will carefully evaluate your condition and discuss all management options with you, including non-surgical treatments, so you can confidently decide on the right path forward.
Reconstructs a torn collateral ligament using a tendon graft to stabilise the the knee.
Dr Bradley Richmond
Orthopaedic Surgeon - BHB, MBChB, FRACS (Orth)
Dr Bradley Richmond graduated as a Doctor from the University of Auckland in 2004 and trained as a general Orthopaedic Surgeon in New Zealand, obtaining fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2014. He then spent a further 18 months undertaking subspecialty fellowship training in Sydney, working with some of the most respected Knee and Shoulder surgeons in Australia.
For 10 years, until early 2026, Dr Richmond worked as a Staff Specialist at Rockhampton Hospital – providing public Orthopaedic care to Central Queenslanders, and providing training and supervision to Orthopaedic Trainees, Junior Doctors, and International Medical Graduate Specialists.
In April 2024, he commenced part-time private practice, and now does this full-time; focusing exclusively on his areas of specialist expertise – knee and shoulder surgery.
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