The commonest joint we replace, and the one where non-surgical treatment achieves most.
What you may notice
Very common from the sixties onwards, and after ligament or meniscal injury
Knee osteoarthritis often affects one compartment more than the others, which matters because a partial replacement is possible where the rest of the joint is sound. Before any of that, a structured strengthening programme, weight management where relevant and injection therapy relieve symptoms for a great many people. Surgery is a good operation done at the right time and a poor one done early.
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.