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Total vs. partial knee replacement: what's the difference?
There are two possible types of knee replacement surgery; partial and total. How do they d...
Mr Andrew Port
BSc MB ChB FRCS FRCS(T&O) FFS
GMC: 3278288Professional statement
With NHS waiting times for hip and knee replacements in Cumbria currently up to two years, Mr Andrew Port, a highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon, is offering the people of Cumbria quicker access for their joint replacement surgery. Mr Port offers his patients individualised care pathways for hip and knee replacements, including partial knee replacements, complex and revision (redo) hip and knee replacements, for which he is a regional specialist. As a pioneer for robotic joint replacement surgery in the UK, his patients are now able to take advantage of the quicker recovery times, reduced pain and improved function, following robotic joint replacement surgery.
His current waiting time for a joint replacement privately is four weeks, and for and NHS patient is around six months. Mr Port has more than 30 years’ experience in orthopaedic surgery, during which time he has led and guided local, regional and national directives in improving the quality of orthopaedic surgery. He has been based at the BMI Woodlands hospital in Darlington for 22 years. He performs more than 500 hip and knee replacements a year, including 50 revision surgeries and 40 partial knee replacements. The “Getting It Right First Time” (GIRFT) Department of Health directive and the British Orthopaedic Association advocate that surgeons should perform a minimum of 15 of each of these procedures per year to maintain standards. Mr Port has one of the highest patient satisfaction outcomes and lowest complication rates nationally.
Being one of the first surgeons in the UK to introduce robotic hip and knee replacement surgery, Mr Port has performed more than 300 robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements using the Stryker Mako Robotics system. From his experience he explains: “The technology combines 3D planning with accurate intra-operative reconstruction of the hip or knee replacement. Following robotic surgery, patients are reporting less pain, quicker recovery times and greater satisfaction rates” The BMI Woodlands Hospital, in Darlington, is the only hospital in the northern region that offers access to augmented surgical assistance with the Stryker Mako Robotics system. Mr Port is currently Chair of the Surgical Collaborative at South Tees NHS Trust, incorporating The James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital. He leads on the strategy to standardise the delivery and quality of orthopaedic surgery over the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire.
His current waiting time for a joint replacement privately is four weeks, and for and NHS patient is around six months. Mr Port has more than 30 years’ experience in orthopaedic surgery, during which time he has led and guided local, regional and national directives in improving the quality of orthopaedic surgery. He has been based at the BMI Woodlands hospital in Darlington for 22 years. He performs more than 500 hip and knee replacements a year, including 50 revision surgeries and 40 partial knee replacements. The “Getting It Right First Time” (GIRFT) Department of Health directive and the British Orthopaedic Association advocate that surgeons should perform a minimum of 15 of each of these procedures per year to maintain standards. Mr Port has one of the highest patient satisfaction outcomes and lowest complication rates nationally.
Being one of the first surgeons in the UK to introduce robotic hip and knee replacement surgery, Mr Port has performed more than 300 robotic-assisted hip and knee replacements using the Stryker Mako Robotics system. From his experience he explains: “The technology combines 3D planning with accurate intra-operative reconstruction of the hip or knee replacement. Following robotic surgery, patients are reporting less pain, quicker recovery times and greater satisfaction rates” The BMI Woodlands Hospital, in Darlington, is the only hospital in the northern region that offers access to augmented surgical assistance with the Stryker Mako Robotics system. Mr Port is currently Chair of the Surgical Collaborative at South Tees NHS Trust, incorporating The James Cook University Hospital and the Friarage Hospital. He leads on the strategy to standardise the delivery and quality of orthopaedic surgery over the Tees Valley and North Yorkshire.
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Darlington, Morton Park, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4PLMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 36 years of experience
- Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon, BMI Woodlands Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Knee meniscal tear
- Knee pain
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Faculty of Surgical Trainers
Education
- BSc
- MB ChB
Teaching posts
- Examiner Assessor, Royal College of Surgeons Invited Review Mechanism
Positions in organisations
- Chair, Surgical Collaborative, James Cook UniversityFriarage hospital (present)
- Chair, Surgical Collaborative, Friarage hospital (present)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3278288
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- A very efficient, effective and friendly experience. Thanks to all
- Highly recommended
- I chose Mr Port to do my hip....confidence builder and thoughtful
- Helpfull, constructive, friendly, & informative appointment.
- Very good service by everyone i do hope my problem can be sorted fairly soon thankyou
- Effective and friendly consultation
- Mr Port performed a full knee replacement on my right leg in Nov 24 after a successful left knee replacement in 2023.After 6 weeks I had 0 to 135 degrees movement after following the physio regime .The pain and discomfort in the first 2 weeks was minimal .Would recommend
- Very pleasant and satisfying consultation providing an answer that has eluded me for nearly a year. the cost of XRays was a huge shock. As a self funding orthopaedic patient, I would have liked some notice of that.
- I had a very informative discussion of my concerns and came away feeling much more positive with all the info to make an informed choice to my next step in this matter. Many thanks