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Sports Injury
Diagnosis determines prognosis


Hamstring tendons
Multiple applications



Knee prosthesis
"Artificial knee"

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that MMC is a tertiary referral center for complex knee disorders?

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Arthroscopy&Arthroplasty Courses Utrecht

Arthroscopy
State of the Art

Most knee surgery is performed by arthroscopy

Movies knee examination
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Arthroscopy
Minimal invasive surgery

Associate Professor Knee Reconstruction
Eindhoven University of Technology

Elite sports
Personalized treatment

Anterior cruciate ligament
injuries also occur in children

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RPA Janssen MD PhD
ESSKA accredited teacher

Fact
Anterior knee pain is common during fitness knee rehabilitation

Pediatric ACL injuries
PAMI Center of Expertise

Nurse Practitioner
Teamwork with orthopaedic surgeon

Meniscal tear
Various treatment options

Team work
between physiotherapist and orthopaedic surgeon is essential for your rehabilitation

Fact
Medial collateral ligament heals if diagnosed and treated early

Fact
Running causes 6x body weight load on your knee

Choice of treatment
clearly presented

Scientific Research
The secret for best clinical practice

Rehabilitation knee?
See Protocols

Member Scientific Committee
ACL Injury Guidelines

Anterior cruciate ligament
surgery with your own hamstring tendons

Fact
Risk of arthrofibrosis is least if knee has good function before surgery, with limited swelling and adequate gait pattern

Balance
Keyword in treatment

RPA Janssen MD PhD
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Outpatient Clinic
Orthopaedic Center Maxima Eindhoven and Veldhoven


Transparant health care
Clear decisions

Professor Value-Based Health care
Fontys University of Applied Sciences

Medial Collateral Ligament
Rapid diagnosis important in sports

Cruciate ligament surgery
State of the Art

Surgery?
Only if really necessary

Faith
Essential for good patient care


The Knee
A joint with multiple facets

RPA Janssen MD PhD
Mednet Top Orthopaedic Surgeon 2011-2013

Patella
Adequate tracking important

Professional Sports
Customized rehabilitation

Specialized surgical knee teams
Maxima Medical Center (Eindhoven)

Osteotomy
Good therapy with active lifestyle

Fact
Hamstring tendons regenerate after cruciate ligament surgery

Complex knee injuries
Tertiary referral center for the Netherlands

Anterolateral ligament reconstruction
may be indicated with cruciate ligament surgery

Member Scientific Committee
ESSKA Congress 2020 Milaan

Knee surgery
at MMC Eindhoven (Netherlands)

Faster recovery
after Knee Active Program

Knee arthroplasty
Great succes with right expectations

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Anatomy is important

President
Dutch Arthroscopy Society 2011-2014



Quality of life
Remain active with your knee

Fact
Women suffer more anterior cruciate ligament injuries than men

State of the art
treatment

Osteotomy
For instability and osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis
Biking is recommended

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Orthopaedic Associates Eindhoven Greater Area

Outpatient clinic
English, Dutch or French

Director Orthopedic Residency Program
Maxima Medical Center

Arthroscopy Knee
in daycare

Medical studies
France, Netherlands, USA

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Posterior cruciate ligament?
Rapid diagnosis may prevent surgery

Orthopaedics Máxima MC
Center of Expertise for posterior cruciate ligament injuries

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PhD Thesis

Cruciate ligament surgery
Center of Expertise for Knee Instability

Return to sports
depends on cartilage and meniscal condition

Orthopaedic Associates Eindhoven
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Lesions of the meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) often occur in pivoting sports such as football, field hockey and indoor sports. ACL ruptures occur up to 6 times more frequently in women than men. The injury occurs both in children and adults. Adequate treatment of ligament and meniscal injuries is essential for return to daily activities and sports. This treatment is often stepwise. Meniscal ruptures may sometimes be repaired, especially important in children and young adults. Survival of the meniscus is important for loading of the knee as well as prevention of osteoarthritis in the long run. Reconstruction of the ACL is still a topic of scientific debate. Illustrated is a case of an 11 year old girl who ruptured both medial and lateral mensicus as well as her anterior cruciate ligament.
Before I had this knee injury, I played basketball and rode horse back. I had no knee complaints until I got knocked over during a basketball match. I fell on my knee. This was may 2007. It took a while before I went to the doctor. Due to a persistent feeling of giving way, we went to the family physician. He sent us to a physiotherapist who told us to go the hospital. There, we first made X-rays. Nothing wrong on the X-ray so an MRI was made. After that, I needed surgery as soon as possible.
Part of my meniscus was removed, another part was repaired by sutures. My anterior cruciate ligament was ruptured. At that time, I did not realize that I had a very serious knee injury. I thought: if I do what they say, it will soon be over. But when I went back to school and was not allowed to play sports, well, I had lots of free time. I had to wear a knee brace for 2,5 years because my knee felt unstable. It was difficult at the start but I did get used to it after a while. I have now had my second surgery and my anterior cruciate ligament is reconstructed. It went very well. I am still in rehabilitation but am allowed to swim and ride horseback again. I am very grateful that I can do all this again. One thing is for sure, I don't miss the brace!
Thanks dr Janssen.
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