Conditions We Treat
Expert Care for Bones, Joints, and Injuries
Dr. Nabeel Moosa treats a wide range of orthopaedic conditions. Whether you have long-term arthritis, a sports injury, or a sudden fracture, you receive expert, honest care. Use this page to find your condition. Each section explains the problem in simple terms and links to more detail.
How We Choose Your Treatment
Dr. Moosa's principle: Start with the simplest effective treatment. Move to surgery only when it is truly the best option for you.
Your diagnosis
Accurate imaging and examination come first.
The severity
Only severe damage may need surgery.
Your health
Your general health guides safe options.
Your goals
Some patients may benefit from surgery vs conservative care.
Your preferences
You make the final decision with full information.
Hip Conditions
Osteoarthritis of the Hip
Cartilage in your hip wears away over time. Bone rubs against bone. This causes pain, stiffness, and difficulty walking.
We start with: Medication, physiotherapy, weight management, and sometimes injections.
When these fail: Hip replacement gives excellent, lasting results.
Avascular Necrosis (AVN)
Bone in your hip dies because it loses its blood supply. The joint can collapse without treatment. AVN needs prompt assessment.
Common causes: High-dose steroid medication, previous injury, excessive alcohol use, and certain diseases.
Hip Dysplasia
Some people are born with a shallow hip socket. This causes early arthritis and instability. Treatment ranges from physiotherapy to hip replacement.
Hip Labral Tears
The labrum is a ring of cartilage around your hip socket. Tears cause pain, clicking, and catching in the hip.
Hip Fractures
A broken hip is a medical emergency, especially in older adults. Urgent surgery restores stability and allows early movement.
Knee Conditions
Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Cartilage in your knee wears away. Walking, stairs, and daily activities become painful.
Meniscus Tears
The meniscus is a cartilage cushion in your knee. Tears cause pain, catching, and sometimes locking. Many tears settle with physiotherapy. Some need keyhole surgery.
ACL Injuries
The ACL is a key stabilising ligament in your knee. Tears happen with twisting injuries, often in sport. Treatment depends on your age and activity level.
MCL Injuries
The MCL runs along the inner side of your knee. Most MCL injuries heal well without surgery.
Kneecap Pain (Patellofemoral Pain)
Pain under or around the kneecap. Usually responds well to physiotherapy and activity changes.
Knee Fractures
Fractures of the kneecap or the bones around the knee. Treatment depends on the fracture pattern and displacement.
Trauma and Fractures
Ankle fractures
From simple casting to surgical fixation.
Elbow fractures
Often need surgery to restore joint movement.
Thighbone (femur) fractures
Stabilised with rods or plates
Shoulder and upper arm fractures
Treated based on displacement and your age.
Lower leg (tibia and fibula) fractures
Casting or surgery, depending on the injury.
Wrist fractures
Very common after falls. Cast or surgery.
General Orthopaedic Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis
An autoimmune disease that attacks joint linings. Early medical treatment matters most. Joint replacement helps when medication is not enough.
Gout
Crystals form in a joint and cause sudden, severe pain. The big toe and knee are common sites. Gout is managed with medication.
Septic Arthritis (Joint Infection)
A joint infection is an emergency. It needs urgent drainage and antibiotics to protect the joint.
Tendon Injuries
Torn tendons often need surgical repair. Common examples: Achilles tendon, rotator cuff, and quadriceps tendon.
Bursitis and Tendinitis
Inflamed tissue around joints causes pain and swelling. Most cases settle with rest, ice, medication, or an injection.
Sports Injuries
Acute injuries from sport. We treat you and plan a safe return to play.
Non-Surgical Treatments We Use
Before surgery, many conditions improve with:
- Physiotherapy
- Anti-inflammatory medication
- Weight management
- Activity changes
- Walking aids and braces
- Corticosteroid or lubricant injections
Surgical Treatments We Offer
When conservative care is not enough:
- Hip replacement (primary and revision)
- Knee replacement (primary and revision)
- Fracture fixation (plates, screws, rods, external frames)
- Keyhole (arthroscopic) procedures
- Tendon and ligament repair
Not Sure What You Have?
You do not need a diagnosis before you visit. Book a consultation. Dr. Moosa will examine you, order the right tests, and explain your condition in plain language.