What symptoms might patients notice?
Mr Patel assesses knee arthritis, swelling, stiffness, instability, sports injuries, patellofemoral symptoms and patients considering knee replacement or arthroscopy.
- Knee pain during walking, sport or stairs
- Swelling, stiffness or reduced bending
- Catching, locking or meniscus-type symptoms
- Instability or giving way
- Pain around the kneecap
- Progressive arthritis symptoms or uncertainty about 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.
- Knee arthritis affecting one or more parts of the joint
- Meniscus, cartilage or ligament injury
- Patellofemoral pain around the kneecap
- Alignment, overload or previous injury
When should you seek assessment?
- The knee is swollen, unstable, stiff or regularly giving way
- Pain is affecting work, sleep, stairs, sport or walking distance
- Mechanical symptoms such as catching or locking persist
- You want to review scans, previous advice or whether surgery is appropriate
What might a consultation involve?
- History and examination focused on pain pattern, injury mechanism and activity aims
- Review or arrangement of X-rays, MRI or other imaging where suitable
- Discussion of physiotherapy, injections, activity modification or surgery where appropriate
- Consideration of knee arthroscopy, replacement or navigated techniques only after assessment
- Second opinion support for patients with prior recommendations
Treatment routes that may be discussed
Knee Replacement
Treatment suitability depends on assessment, imaging where appropriate and individual goals.
Read about knee replacementRobotic / Navigated Knee Surgery
Treatment suitability depends on assessment, imaging where appropriate and individual goals.
Read about robotic / navigated knee surgeryKnee Arthroscopy
Treatment suitability depends on assessment, imaging where appropriate and individual goals.
Read about knee arthroscopyPRP Injections
Treatment suitability depends on assessment, imaging where appropriate and individual goals.
Read about prp injectionsBook 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
Does knee pain always mean I need surgery?
No. Treatment options may include physiotherapy, activity changes, medication, injections or surgery depending on diagnosis, severity and goals.
Can knee arthritis be managed without replacement?
Some patients can manage symptoms with non-surgical care for a period of time. Others may benefit from discussing surgery. Individual suitability varies.
Can scans be reviewed during a private consultation?
Yes, existing X-rays, MRI reports and clinic letters can usually be reviewed where available.
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