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Dr Luke Mooney, Knee and Hip Surgeon, Norwood, Woodville, Tea Tree Gully, Mount Gambier and Naracoorte / Urgent Knee Injury Assessment

Urgent Knee Injury Assessment

For urgent knee injury assessment, care and management please complete the details box below for priority care.

Prompt attention will be given to you by the admin support staff. The medical team who will be involved with your care are: Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Luke Mooney and Sports Physician Dr Karthik Badrinath

Orthopaedic Surgeon – Dr Luke Mooney

Dr Mooney is a dedicated knee injury surgeon with a strong passion for his field. Dr Mooney trained in Adelaide, Perth and Vancouver, Canada, mastering gold standard techniques for the repair and reconstruction of the knee. Since beginning his work in Adelaide in 2016, he has remained focused on treating ACL injuries, repairing meniscal damage, and preserving joint function through modern cartilage and joint procedures. Dr Mooney is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, a member of Australian Medical Association, and maintains a collaborative approach to ensure optimised treatments for his patients. Dr Mooney’s patients know his tailored approach to knee injuries includes discussion of best treatment options which include both operative and non-operative options.

Sports Physician – Dr Karthik Badrinath

Dr Luke Mooney works closely in affiliation with Dr Karthik Badrinath who is a dual-fellowship trained Sport and Exercise Physician with a strong background in musculoskeletal care and physiotherapy. He currently serves as team doctor for the Adelaide Crows AFL and SANFL teams, an AFLW match day doctor, and a tournament physician for the Adelaide International tennis event. In 2022, he was also team doctor for the Afghanistan cricket team during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With qualifications in both Sport and Exercise Medicine (FACSEP) and General Practice (FRACGP), as well as a physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia, Dr. Badrinath works closely with allied health professionals to help patients return to an active lifestyle.

Common Knee Injuries and Conditions

Ligament Injuries

Ligaments connect bones and help stabilize the knee. Tears are common in active individuals and athletes.

  • ACL tear: Often happens during sports that involve sudden stops or changes in direction (e.g. soccer, basketball).
  • PCL tear: Less common; usually from a direct blow to the front of the knee (e.g. car accident or fall).
  • MCL tear: Typically caused by force to the outside of the knee, especially when the knee is bent.
  • LCL tear: Less frequent; caused by a force from the inside of the knee.

Meniscus Tear

  • The meniscus is a cartilage pad that cushions the knee joint.
  • Tears may occur with twisting movements or heavy lifting, especially in sports or during aging.

Dislocations

  • Knee joint dislocation: When the bones in the knee are forced out of alignment (serious injury).
  • Patellar dislocation: The kneecap slips out of its normal position, usually to the side.