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Meniscal tears can cause pain, swelling, catching or locking. ACL injuries can make the knee feel unstable when you twist or change direction. Mr Shah sees the full range of knee problems, including collateral ligament injuries and patellofemoral problems around the kneecap. He performs meniscectomy, meniscal repair and ACL reconstruction. If your knee needs a procedure outside his own practice, he can help you connect with the right colleague for that care.

Rehabilitation can reduce pain and rebuild movement and strength. If surgery is appropriate, Mr Shah performs meniscal repair to preserve a suitable torn meniscus, or meniscectomy to remove a damaged fragment. The aim is a more comfortable, dependable knee while preserving useful meniscal tissue where possible.

An ACL injury does not automatically mean an operation. Physiotherapy helps rebuild strength, balance and control. If instability is still holding you back, ACL reconstruction may help restore stability, with rehabilitation an important part of getting back to sport.

Muscle and tendon strains, overload around the outside of the hip, labral tears and hip impingement can all be part of the picture. The labrum is a ring of cartilage around the hip socket. Hip impingement means the shape of the joint causes contact that can irritate nearby tissue during movement. We will work out where your pain is coming from rather than assume it is arthritis.

A consultation is a useful first step for hip or groin symptoms during sport. Mr Shah can assess your symptoms and help you understand the likely cause. If your hip needs specialist sports treatment, he can guide you to the right colleague, so you have a clear next step. He does not perform hip arthroscopy or labral repair.

Your history and examination come first. X-rays or an MRI can help answer a specific question about the joint or soft tissues. Many injuries can be treated without surgery. The aim is to choose a useful next step, not simply an operation.

Returning safely means rebuilding movement, strength and confidence, then progressing towards the demands of your sport. Your injury, treatment and progress with rehabilitation shape the plan. We will work towards your goals without promising a fixed date.

Choose a clinic in Blackpool, Chorley, Blackburn or Lancaster. Treatment suitability, likely benefits and risks are discussed together in clinic.