What symptoms might patients notice?
Mr Patel assesses hip and knee arthritis as a major part of his private practice, alongside selected hand, foot and ankle symptoms where relevant.
- Joint pain that limits walking, work or sleep
- Morning stiffness or reduced movement
- Pain despite physiotherapy, medication or lifestyle changes
- Uncertainty about injection options
- Considering hip or knee replacement
- Wanting a second opinion before committing to surgery
Why might this happen?
Symptoms can have more than one cause, and the site cannot diagnose this online. These are common possibilities that may be considered during assessment.
- Changes in the joint surface and surrounding bone
- Previous injury, alignment or overload factors
- Inflammation, stiffness and reduced joint movement
- Progression of hip, knee or selected joint arthritis over time
When should you seek assessment?
- Pain or stiffness is affecting walking, sleep, work or independence
- Non-surgical measures are no longer giving enough relief
- You want to understand injections, MFAT or surgery
- You have been advised to consider joint replacement and want a careful review
What might a consultation involve?
- Understanding symptom severity and impact on quality of life
- Examination and imaging review where appropriate
- Discussion of non-surgical care, injections and rehabilitation
- Careful discussion of non-operative treatments available, including injections
- Surgery planning only where suitable and after shared decision-making
Treatment routes that may be discussed
Hip Replacement
Treatment suitability depends on assessment, imaging where appropriate and individual goals.
Read about hip replacementKnee Replacement
Treatment suitability depends on assessment, imaging where appropriate and individual goals.
Read about knee replacementPRP Injections
Treatment suitability depends on assessment, imaging where appropriate and individual goals.
Read about prp injectionsMicrofragmented adipose tissue (MFAT)
Treatment suitability depends on assessment, imaging where appropriate and individual goals.
Read about microfragmented adipose tissue (mfat)Book a consultation
Unsure what is causing your symptoms?
You do not need to know whether symptoms are coming from a joint, tendon, nerve, previous injury or referred pain before getting in touch. Book a consultation and the team can guide you to the right next step.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can arthritis be treated without surgery?
Some patients benefit from non-surgical care such as physiotherapy, weight management, medication, activity changes or injections. Suitability varies.
Do PRP or MFAT injections replace joint replacement?
No. Neither PRP nor MFAT has been shown to restore cartilage or avoid joint replacement. A consultation can compare their uncertain potential symptom benefit with other non-surgical care and surgery where relevant.
Can I get advice before deciding on joint replacement?
Yes. A second opinion can help you understand the reasoning, alternatives and timing before deciding.
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