Sports injury clinic
Back to the pitch, the court and the gym
For footballers on Saturday leagues, basketball players, runners and anyone injured while active. Fast assessment, keyhole surgery when it is needed, and a return-to-play programme tested in our gym, not guessed from the calendar.
What we treat
Conditions this clinic looks after
ACL tears
A ligament injury from twisting, often with a pop and swelling.
Meniscus tears
Cartilage tears causing locking, catching or pain on twisting.
Shoulder dislocation
Instability after a fall or tackle, with a risk of it happening again.
Ankle sprains that will not settle
Ongoing pain or giving way months after a sprain.
Your options
From gentlest to most involved
We discuss every option, including doing nothing for now. The right choice depends on your symptoms, your scans and your life.
Physiotherapy first
Many sprains and partial tears recover with a structured programme.
Keyhole surgery
Arthroscopic repair or reconstruction through small incisions, usually as a day case.
Return-to-play testing
Strength, hop and agility tests decide when you go back, with your coach involved if you like.
Injury prevention
Warm-up programmes for teams and schools, run by our physiotherapists.
Recovery
What recovery usually looks like
- Weeks 0 to 2
Calm the knee
You go home on crutches with a brace if your surgeon uses one. The goals are a straight knee, control of swelling and waking up the thigh muscle.
Focus: Full straightening, quad sets, ice, crutches.
- Weeks 2 to 6
Walking normally
You come off crutches when you can walk without a limp. Bending improves steadily.
Focus: Bike, mini squats, balance.
- Weeks 6 to 16
Building strength
The graft is still maturing, so the programme builds slowly. Straight line jogging is often introduced around three to four months.
Focus: Gym strength work, step downs, single leg control.
- Months 4 to 9
Running and agility
Running, cutting and jumping drills are added in stages, guided by strength tests rather than the calendar alone.
Focus: Agility ladders, hops, sport specific drills.
- Months 9 to 12
Return to sport
Return to football or other pivoting sport is decided with your surgeon and physiotherapist after testing. Many teams take nine to twelve months.
Focus: Full training first, then matches.
On the day
What happens on the day of surgery
- Morning
Arrive two hours before surgery. Bring your crutches if you already have them.
- Theatre
A nerve block plus general anaesthetic keeps you comfortable afterwards.
- Surgery
Keyhole surgery takes 30 to 90 minutes depending on the repair.
- Afterwards
Most people go home the same day, with a physiotherapy appointment within a week.
Example prices
What it costs
| Sports injury assessment | ₦25,000 |
|---|---|
| Knee arthroscopy | ₦1,350,000 |
| ACL reconstruction | ₦2,650,000 |
| Rotator cuff repair | ₦2,400,000 |
Example rates for this demo. Surgery prices include the surgeon, anaesthetist, theatre, standard implant and a ward stay. Your written estimate follows your consultation.
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Where your care happens
Questions
Asked in this clinic
How soon should I be seen after an injury?
Within a week if your knee swelled quickly, gives way or locks, or if you cannot bear weight. Our fracture desk sees urgent injuries 24 hours a day.
Do you work with teams and schools?
Yes. We offer pre-season screening and injury prevention sessions. Ask the front desk for the team pack.
Can I keep training while I wait?
Often you can train around the injury. Your physiotherapist will show you what is safe.
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Next step
Book with the sports injury clinic
A 40 minute first consultation with a consultant from this clinic. Bring scans, letters and a list of your medicines.