Osteochondral or Chondral Defects
Acute knee trauma or underlying bone disorders can result in Chondral (articular cartilage) and/or Osteochondral (bone and articular cartilage) defects. These defects can cause pain, swelling, and mechanical symptoms in the knee.
Benefits of Treatment
Pain Reduction
Alleviate pain caused by damaged joint surfaces.
Improved Joint Function
Restore smooth movement and reduce catching or grinding.
Prevention of Further Damage
Address defects to potentially slow down arthritis progression.
Advanced Repair Options
Access to specialised techniques that aim to repair the defect and/or stimulate healing.
Expert Arthroscopic Knee Surgeon
Access to a highly experienced and locally based knee surgeon.
Treatment for Osteochondral or Chondral Defects
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.
Repairs damaged cartilage and underlying bone in the joint, promoting healing and smooth joint surface.
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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