Hip pain
Groin pain, stiffness or reduced walking distance may need careful hip assessment.
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Private Orthopaedic Care That Starts With Clarity
Hip, knee, arthritis, sports injuries and wider orthopaedic assessment, including selected orthobiologic options where clinically appropriate, with Mr Arpit Patel, Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon.
Not sure what is causing your pain? You do not need to know the diagnosis before getting in touch. A personalised consultation can help identify the likely cause, anticipate practical next steps and create a proactive plan.
- Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
- GMC 4503473
- Private orthopaedic care
- Spire Cambridge Lea
- Circle Reading
- Gujarati and Hindi spoken
What are you struggling with?
Start with the symptom, not the diagnosis
Many orthopaedic problems overlap. Hip pain can feel like back, groin or knee pain. Knee pain can occur because of arthritis, cartilage, ligament, alignment or referred symptoms. These routes are a useful starting point, not a diagnosis.
Knee pain
Swelling, instability, stiffness or arthritis symptoms can be reviewed with the right imaging where appropriate.
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Understand non-surgical care, injections and surgery only where clinically appropriate.
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Assessment for active adults with injury, lower limb pain or return-to-activity questions.
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Numbness, tingling, locking or selected hand and wrist symptoms can be assessed.
Explore hand or wrist problemFoot or ankle problem
Start with assessment for pain, tendon symptoms, arthritis or sports-related concerns.
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If surgery has been suggested, a second opinion may help you review the reasoning and alternatives.
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A consultation is a sensible first step when symptoms are unclear or do not fit one obvious diagnosis.
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Not sure where to start?
Orthopaedic symptoms can be difficult to interpret. Pain may come from joints, tendons, muscles, nerves, previous injuries or referred pain. A consultation helps identify the likely cause and the most sensible next step.
How a consultation helps
A personalised route through pain, uncertainty and treatment choices
A private orthopaedic consultation is not just about deciding whether surgery is needed. It is a structured assessment designed to understand the likely cause of symptoms, the patient's priorities and the safest, most sensible next step. Where appropriate, Mr Patel helps patients plan proactively rather than waiting for symptoms to become harder to manage.
Discuss your symptoms, goals and priorities
Start with what has changed, what you have already tried, what matters day to day and what you want to be able to do again.
Examine the affected area where appropriate
A clinical examination can help clarify whether symptoms fit the joint, soft tissues, nerves or another source.
Review existing scans or reports if available
Previous X-rays, MRI reports, clinic letters or treatment advice can be reviewed where relevant.
Arrange further imaging where clinically appropriate
Further investigations may be arranged when they are likely to help diagnosis or treatment planning.
Discuss treatment options
Options may include reassurance, physiotherapy, injections, selected orthobiologic treatments, monitoring, surgery or onward referral.
Agree a proactive next step
The aim is to leave with clearer choices, an understanding of the risk-benefit balance of treatment options and a practical plan tailored to your symptoms, lifestyle and goals.
Common treatment routes
Information once the likely route is becoming clearer
These pages explain common treatment pathways. Suitability depends on individual assessment, examination and imaging where appropriate.
Hip replacement
For advanced hip arthritis or persistent symptoms after assessment and appropriate non-surgical care.
Read about hip replacementKnee replacement
For knee arthritis and reduced mobility when symptoms, imaging and goals support surgery.
Read about knee replacementRobotic / navigated knee surgery
Technology-assisted planning and alignment can be considered in suitable knee surgery cases.
Read about robotic / navigated knee surgeryKnee arthroscopy
A minimally invasive option for selected knee problems where assessment supports it.
Read about knee arthroscopySports injury assessment
Assessment, imaging review and a plan for activity, rehabilitation or treatment where needed.
Read about sports injury assessmentPRP injections
A blood-product injection that may be considered for selected conditions after assessment; evidence varies by condition.
Read about prp injectionsMicrofragmented adipose tissue (MFAT)
A selected orthobiologic option with limited evidence that requires careful discussion of uncertainty and alternatives.
Read about microfragmented adipose tissue (mfat)Carpal tunnel and hand procedures
Assessment and selected procedures for carpal tunnel and specific hand or wrist concerns.
Read about carpal tunnel and hand proceduresWhy patients choose Mr Patel
Experienced private orthopaedic care without rushing the decision
The focus is on personalised, proactive care: helping patients understand the problem, the realistic options and the most appropriate next step after individual assessment.
Consultant-led private care
Patients are assessed by a senior Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, with advice shaped around symptoms, examination, imaging where appropriate, personal goals and individual circumstances.
Broad orthopaedic perspective
Mr Patel can assess a wide range of orthopaedic concerns, including hip, knee, sports injury, arthritis, selected hand and wrist conditions, foot and ankle symptoms and second opinions.
Strong hip and knee focus
His practice has a particular focus on hip and knee problems, including arthritis, joint replacement, knee arthroscopy and robotic or navigated knee surgery where appropriate.
Surgical and non-surgical options
A proactive plan may include physiotherapy, injections, selected orthobiologic options, monitoring, surgery or onward referral depending on the patient and condition.
Clear decision-making
The aim is to help patients understand, after assessment, what is causing their symptoms, what options exist and what next step makes sense without rushing decisions.
Private hospital access
Private consultations are available through recognised hospital locations including Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital and Circle Reading Hospital.
Locations
Private practice locations
Private appointments are available through recognised hospital locations. Exact booking routes and availability should be confirmed with the practice team.
Spire Cambridge Lea
Cambridge. Full appointment details are provided when booking is confirmed.
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Reading. Full appointment details are provided when booking is confirmed.
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Get clarity before deciding what to do next
Whether you are dealing with pain, reduced mobility, arthritis, injury or uncertainty about surgery, a private consultation can help you understand your options.