Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specialist in hip and knee joint replacement surgery
Knee arthritis
Knee arthritis occurs when the cartilage covering the end of the femur (thigh bone) and the top of the tibia (shin bone) erodes away. This can cause debilitating pain and stiffness in the knee. The alignment of the knee may also be effected, resulting in either a varus (bow-legged) or valgus (knock-knee) appearance.
Knee replacement surgery
If other measures have failed then knee replacement surgery may be an option. This involves resurfacing parts or all of the knee whilst retaining as much bone as possible. The aim is to improve pain and quality of life. Patients will normally mobilise the same day and often will be discharged the following day.
The knee implants Mr Hunter routinely uses have a 13A ODEP rating, demonstrating a high level of evidence for their quality and longevity.
