Back and neck pain with or without nerve symptoms, most of which settles without surgery.
What you may notice
Very common; the large majority resolve without intervention
The great majority of sciatica settles within twelve weeks without an operation, which is why the first consultation is usually about managing symptoms and monitoring the neurology rather than about surgery. What changes that is progressive weakness, unmanageable pain, or symptoms that have not settled on a proper programme. Scans are interpreted alongside the examination, never on their own.
Procedures
What each procedure involves, what recovery actually looks like, and how long before you are back.
A full examination with a consultant, imaging reviewed on the day, and a written plan.
Radiographs, MRI, ultrasound and gait analysis, reported and explained.
Ultrasound-guided injections for diagnosis and for symptom relief.
Keyhole surgery for the knee, shoulder, hip and ankle, as a day case.
ACL and other ligament reconstruction, with rehabilitation planned from the start.
Total or partial replacement for arthritis that has stopped responding to everything else.
Replacing the worn ball and socket — among the most reliable operations in surgery.
Carpal tunnel, trigger finger, bunion correction and tendon procedures.
Supervised, criteria-based recovery after injury or surgery.
Appointments
Consultations are with a consultant orthopaedic surgeon. Bring any imaging you have already had — it often saves repeating it.