Orthopaedic condition hub
You do not need to know whether your problem is hip, knee, hand, foot, ankle, tendon, arthritis or sports-related before making an enquiry. A consultation can help identify the most appropriate next step.
Start with symptoms
Each page explains common symptoms in patient-friendly language, links to relevant treatment options and guides you towards assessment rather than online diagnosis.
Hip pain can affect walking, sleep, sport and everyday confidence. A private orthopaedic consultation can help identify whether symptoms are coming from the hip joint, surrounding soft tissues, the back or another cause.
Read about hip conditionsKnee pain may be caused by arthritis, cartilage injury, meniscus symptoms, alignment, ligament problems or soft tissue irritation. A private assessment helps patients understand the most appropriate next step.
Read about knee conditionsSports injuries can create uncertainty about imaging, rest, injections, rehabilitation or surgery. A consultant-led assessment can help clarify the injury and guide a measured return to activity.
Read about sports injuriesHand and wrist symptoms can affect sleep, work, driving and daily tasks. Mr Patel's public profiles list selected hand interests including carpal tunnel decompression and other hand procedures.
Read about hand & wrist conditionsFoot and ankle pain may follow injury, overload, arthritis or tendon problems. Assessment can help identify the right pathway and whether onward specialist referral is appropriate.
Read about foot & ankle assessmentArthritis can cause pain, stiffness, reduced mobility and uncertainty about whether to keep managing symptoms or consider surgery. A consultation can help patients understand realistic options.
Read about arthritis careNext step
If your symptoms do not fit neatly into one category, a consultation can help identify the likely source and guide the most sensible next step.
Orthopaedic symptoms may include pain, stiffness, swelling, reduced mobility, instability, numbness, weakness or loss of confidence with activity.
Symptoms may come from joints, tendons, muscles, nerves, previous injuries, arthritis, sports overload or referred pain. The right route depends on assessment rather than self-diagnosis.
Use the contact page to book a consultation, ask an appointment question or request a second opinion. The form is not for emergencies.
Questions
No. A private orthopaedic consultation can help clarify whether symptoms are likely to be hip, knee, hand, foot, ankle, tendon, arthritis or sports-related.
A consultation is designed to establish the likely diagnosis first, then discuss suitable options where clinically appropriate.
Yes. Patients with previous advice, scans or surgery recommendations can request a second opinion.
Private orthopaedic care
Whether you are dealing with pain, reduced mobility, arthritis, injury, or uncertainty about surgery, a private consultation can help you understand your options.