Knee Replacement
Knee replacement surgery (arthroplasty) is a routine operation that involves replacing a damaged, worn or diseased knee with an artificial joint. Adults of any age can be considered for a knee replacement, although most are carried out on people between the ages of 60 and 80. More people are now receiving this operation at a younger age. A replacement knee usually lasts over 20 years, especially if the new knee is cared for properly and not put under too much strain.
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ACL Reconstruction
If you tear the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee, you may need to have reconstructive surgery. The ACL is a tough band of tissue joining the thigh bone to the shin bone at the knee joint. It runs diagonally through the inside of the knee and gives the knee joint stability. It also helps to control the back-and-forth movement of the lower leg.
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Knee Arthroscopy
An arthroscopy is a type of keyhole surgery used both to diagnose and treat problems with joints. An arthroscopy involves the use of a device called an arthroscope to examine the joints. This is a thin, metal tube about the length and width of a drinking straw that contains a light source and a camera. Images are sent from the arthroscope to a video screen or an eyepiece, so the surgeon is able to see inside the joint.
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Patella Realignment
There are two types of procedure associated with the treatment of patella instability: Soft tissue realignment which is carried out for cases where the anatomy is normal e.g. recurrent patella dislocation or tilting of the patella; and Bone Realignment which is carried out for cases where the anatomy is abnormal due to abnormal development (Dysplasia). Soft tissue realignment is always undertaken in association with bone realignment.
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Revision Knee Replacement
Over time, a knee replacement may fail for a variety of reasons. When this occurs, your knee can become painful and swollen. It may also feel stiff or unstable, making it difficult to perform your everyday activities.
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PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
“I would like to thank you and your team for all your skill and expertise that I received during my operation. The care I received during my stay in hospital was excellent and helped to make my stay as stress free as possible.”
“He is simply the best Consultant knee surgeon there is.”
“Mr Atwal – many thanks for expediting my left hip operation this year. I have no more pain and am looking forward to walking my daughter down the aisle!”
“Just a thank you for the work you did on my knee. I am back playing golf and doing a lot of walking which has helped me to reduce my weight. Thank you once again.”
“You have given me my life back.”
“Thank you so much for performing a perfect operation on both my knees. I can walk perfectly well now. I am very very grateful.”
“I had great difficulty walking before surgery I could hardly walk for more than five minutes, I now walk the dogs for up to one hour without pain, from the pain point of view I hardly had any pain after the surgery, and at present have no pain at all”
“I am writing to thank you for the wonderful outcome of the recent operation on my left knee. The new half joint has proved really successful from the start. I have been able to walk without sticks from about one week after the operation and to cut down the strong medication relatively quickly.”
Recent Patient Videos
1 year post Unilateral Replacement
1 year post Total Knee Replacement
1 year post Total Knee Replacement
6 months post Unilateral Replacement
