Manju Ramappa, Consultant Hip & Knee Surgeon
MBBS, MSC(T&O), MCh(T&O), PGCert MedEd, FHEA, FRCS(Tr&Orth)
Nuffield Tees Hospital (Stockton-On-Tees)
Woodlands Hospital (Darlington)
Total Hip Replacement (Including Daycase Total hip Replacement)
This is a pain relieving procedure performed to replace a worn out or damaged hip joint. There are different types of Hip Implants used in UK. There are different techniques used by different surgeons. Over the years, research studies have shown that most of these implants and techniques work well. In fact this operation is also called 'Operation of the Century' due to its excellent results.
Total Knee Replacement (including Daycase Total Knee Replacement)
This is a pain relieving procedure performed to replace a worn out or damaged knee joint. There are different types of knee Implants used in UK. Over the years, research studies have shown that most of these implants work well.
Partial Knee Replacement (including Daycase Partial Knee Replacement)
This is a pain relieving procedure performed to replace a single compartment of the knee joint. It is also called as Unicompartmental knee replacement. In contrast to a total knee replacement, all soft tissues in the knee are preserved better with this procedure. Recovery following this procedure is faster as compared to a total knee replacement.
Knee Arthroscopy
This is a keyhole surgery performed with tiny stab wounds. There are several reasons why a knee arthroscopy is performed. If you have symptoms such as knee locking, knee giving way or knee pain - based on clinical assessment and investigations, you might require knee arthroscopy.
Knee Meniscal repair/resection
You will be suitable for a meniscal repair or resection depending on the type and duration of tear. This is usually done with key hole surgery (arthroscopy).
Revision Hip replacement
This procedure is performed to replace a previous failed or infected hip replacement. If performed for the right reasons, this procedure has good results.
Revision Knee Replacement
This procedure is performed to replace a previous failed or infected knee replacement. If performed for the right reasons, this procedure has good results.