Mr. Tzanetos has been specially trained in Sports Injuries and Arthroscopic Surgery at Mount Vernon Hospital & Watford General Hospital in London. This experience covers cruciate ligament ruptures, meniscus tears, arthroscopic cartilage repair techniques, rotator cuff ruptures of the shoulder, shoulder or knee instability.
The correct diagnosis determines whether the athlete will return to the field — and when. We use:
Useful examination for ruptures of cruciate ligaments, menicles, cartilage, tendons. It accurately captures the extent of the damage and guides the decision for surgery or conservative treatment.
In-motion examination for tendons and muscles — detects partial tears, tendinitis, and effusions. Ideal for tennis/golfer's elbow and Achilles tendonitis.
Lachman test, pivot shift, McMurray — specialized tests that detect cruciate ligament instability and meniscus pathology with high reliability in the hands of an experienced examiner.
Exclusion of fractures of concomitant injuries. CT detects fatigue fractures that are not visible on a simple X-ray — a common finding in runners.
Functional balance and proprioception tests — necessary for chronic ankle instability and choosing between physiotherapy and surgery.
Return-to-Sport protocols (Return-to-Sport criteria) – objective criteria for a safe return without risk of recurrence.
Stretching without rupture. Conservative treatment: RICE, physiotherapy, return in 1–3 weeks.
Partial rupture. Splint, physiotherapy, possibly PRP. Return in 4–8 weeks.
Complete rupture. Often surgical repair. Return to sports in 6–9 months.
Assess early — the right diagnosis saves recovery time.
Book an AppointmentIt depends on age, activity level and degree of instability. In young athletes with objective instability, arthroscopic reconstruction is recommended. In older or less active patients, physiotherapy may be sufficient.
It depends on age, activity level, and the recent nature of the lesion.
It depends mainly on the patient's level of activity and the ability to follow the postoperative rehabilitation program.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is concentrated autologous plasma with growth factors. It is used in tendonitis, partial ruptures, and arthritis to accelerate healing. Results vary depending on the condition.