Knee Fracture Fixation
Knee fracture fixation i.e. 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. Some fractures of the knee do not require surgical fixation, depending on patient age, fracture age, type of fracture, and degree of displacement, and can instead be managed with a knee brace +/- crutches.
Benefits of Surgery
Enhanced Stability for Healing
Securely fix the fracture fragments, providing the necessary stability for the bone to heal correctly and promoting stronger recovery.
Optimised Knee Function
Restore the proper anatomy of the knee joint, which is essential for regaining full range of motion, strength, and the ability to bear weight comfortably.
Prevention of Malunion
Surgical precision prevents the bone from healing in an incorrect position, which is crucial for avoiding chronic pain and functional deformity.
Procedure Information
Dr Richmond has sub-specialist expertise in Knee Surgery.
Following a thorough assessment, including physical examination, imaging, and consideration of your activity level – surgery may be recommended.
Knee fracture fixation surgery technique and approach depends on the type of fracture sustained.
Knee fractures occur when the bones that form the knee joint sustain a break, typically due to significant trauma, like a fall, motor vehicle accident, or sporting injury.
Conditions Treated
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.
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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