Fractures of the Knee
Fractures of the knee can involve the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone) e.g., tibial plateau, and/or patella (knee cap). Breaks in these bones can cause pain, deformity, swelling, and compromise the ability to mobilise.
Benefits of Treatment
Restored Bone Alignment
Precise reduction and stabilisation of the fracture.
Improved Knee Function
Aim to regain full range of motion and weight-bearing ability.
Pain Relief
Alleviate severe pain associated with fractures.
Prevention of Long-term Complications
Reduce the risk of post-traumatic arthritis or malunion.
Expert Fracture Care
Access to a highly experienced and locally based knee surgeon.
Treatment for Fractures of the Knee
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.
Fixation of the tibia (shin bone), patella (knee-cap), femur (thigh bone), or fibula (small outer leg bone), may be recommended if you have sustained a fracture.
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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