Knee replacement – also called arthroplasty – is a surgical procedure to replace a damaged, diseased or worn out knee joint with an artificial implant. It is most commonly used for patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or gout, or people who have had a serious knee injury. Most patients having this type of surgery are…
A recent BBC interview with Andy Murray on his return to competitive tennis following a hip replacement has thrown the spotlight on how long a hip implant is likely to last after surgery. Murray was quoted as saying his surgeon advised that his implant was likely to last just seven years due to the demands…
As an orthopaedic specialist, patients are at the heart of the work I do. Whatever your age, my key goal is to get you back to optimum orthopaedic health. As an orthopaedic consultant, I have vast experience in all areas of orthopaedics, with specialist interests in all types of sports injuries, complex trauma treatment, lower…