What symptoms might patients notice?
Mr Patel assesses active adults with knee injuries, lower limb symptoms, tendon and soft tissue problems, and patients who want clear advice before returning to sport or exercise.
- Pain after a twist, fall or overload injury
- Knee swelling after activity
- Loss of confidence returning to sport
- Persistent tendon or soft tissue symptoms
- Mechanical symptoms such as catching or locking
- Symptoms that have not settled with initial rest or physiotherapy
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.
- Ligament, cartilage, tendon or soft tissue injury
- Training load, overuse or a sudden change in activity
- Biomechanics, weakness or previous injury affecting movement
- Joint irritation or swelling after sport
When should you seek assessment?
- Pain, swelling or loss of confidence persists after initial rest
- You cannot return to sport or activity as expected
- There are mechanical symptoms such as catching, locking or instability
- You are unsure whether imaging, rehabilitation, injections or surgery should be considered
- You have tried physiotherapy and/or chiropractic treatment and symptoms have persisted
- You are considering physiotherapy treatment and want a clearer diagnosis first
- You have been advised to have a steroid injection but want to explore alternative treatment options
What might a consultation involve?
- History of injury mechanism and training load
- Examination of movement, stability and functional limitation
- Imaging review or referral where clinically appropriate
- Discussion of rehabilitation, injections or surgical options where suitable
- Return-to-activity planning with realistic expectations
Treatment routes that may be discussed
Knee 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 injectionsPrivate Orthopaedic Consultation
Treatment suitability depends on assessment, imaging where appropriate and individual goals.
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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
Do I need an MRI before booking?
Not always. A consultation can help decide whether imaging is needed and which scan would be most useful.
Can PRP be used for sports injuries?
PRP may be discussed for a specific diagnosed tendon condition, but NICE says evidence on efficacy for tendinopathy remains inadequate, particularly in the long term. Suitability and alternatives require individual assessment.
Will I be told when I can return to sport?
Return-to-activity advice depends on diagnosis, symptoms, examination findings and recovery progress.
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