With over 1,000 knee surgeries done per year and more than 16 years of experience as an orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Etienne Cavaignac, a knee surgeon and sports trauma specialist, applies all his expertise and skills to the care of his patients.
Based in Toulouse, France, he is also a professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toulouse and treasurer of the European Societyfor Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy. Recognized for the quality of his scientific publications in numerous international journals, Professor Cavaignacexcels in all aspects of his work.
Professor Etienne Cavaignac, an orthopaedic knee surgeon specialised in knee and sports traumatology, holds three inter-university diplomas (DIU). After obtaining his medical degree, he continued his training with renown surgeons in France, Belgium, and Switzerland.
As well as being a surgeon, he also shares his passion with students as a university professor and a knee consultant for several professional sports clubs. Thanks to his technical experience and acquired knowledge, he can treat and support his patients with the utmost care and quality.
Professor Étienne Cavaignac was drawn to orthopaedic surgery for its tangible, hands-on aspect: having the ability to heal through interventions. He specialised in knee surgery, driven by his passion for sport, where performance is essential, and by a desire to improve his patients' mobility. The core values that guide his practice are excellence and performance, always aiming to provide the highest possible standard of care and results for his patients. His approach as a knee specialist is pragmatic and focused on the effectiveness of treatments to optimise his patients’ recovery and quality of life.
As a knee and orthopaedic surgeon, Prof. Cavaignac uses personalised treatments and the latest technological advances to maximise outcomes and patient satisfaction, guaranteeing comprehensive, high-quality care at every stage of the process.
Discover which surgeries Professor Cavaignac offers.Professor Étienne Cavaignac, an orthopaedic surgeon, specialises in anterior cruciate ligament interventions. Damage to the ACL is a common injury, especially in people who participate in high-intensity sports. This type of injury can range from a simple overstretch to a complete tear of the ligament.
Treatment of the ACL is mainly carried out by arthroscopy, a minimally invasive surgical technique that allows a ligament reconstruction to be performed. This type of knee operation uses a camera, called an arthroscope, to examine the inside of the knee and perform the surgery with great precision.
The process involves removing a tendon from around the knee to use it as a so-called autograft, thus repairing the damaged ligament. In addition to ACL reconstruction, Professor Étienne Cavaignac also performs multiligament surgery to treat complex cases where several knee ligaments are damaged.
Osteoarthritis is the main degenerative pathology treated by Professor Étienne Cavaignac, an orthopaedic surgeon.
This condition is characterised by deterioration of the joint'scartilage, a friction surface that wears away over time. This leads to loss ofmobility and autonomy for the patient, often accompanied by significant pain.The aim of treating this condition is not only to relieve the pain but also torestore the knee's function so that the patient can regain the best possiblequality of life.
Arthroplasty, or the insertion of artificial joint implants, is a surgical procedure to replace part of, or all of, the knee joint. This surgery can be carried out in the traditional way, in the open air, or assisted by a robot for greater precision. A total knee arthroplasty replaces the entire knee joint, while the simpler unicompartmental arthroplasty targets a specific section of the knee and often uses robotic assistance to optimise implant positioning and function.
