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Knee replacements: Why do people fear them more than hip replacements?
It’s true that people who are in need of a knee replacement are often more concerned than ...
Mr Manoj Sood
BSc(Hons) BM FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Tr. & Orth.)
GMC: 3668953Professional statement
Mr Manoj Sood is one of London's leading specialist hip and knee surgeons. He treats all hip and knee conditions as well as sports injuries. He trained internationally in Centres of Excellence in North America including The Mayo Clinic and has been in Specialist Consultant practice for over 17 years. He is recognised as a clear communicator and provides his patients with clear, jargon-free explanations about their conditions and about all possible treatment options, including those not involving surgery. He also keeps abreast of new developments and treatments so that he can offer these to his patients.
He is proud to have been awarded both the Top Doctors Certificate of Excellence in 2020 for his high patient ratings and the iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence in 2021 for delivering outstanding care.
He has a passion for excellence in diagnosis and treatment and is a known expert in hip and knee joint replacement including complex and revision cases. His referral practice deals with the most complex and challenging of cases including replacements that have failed over time or due to complications. Although an expert in joint replacement, he believes passionately in reconstructing and preserving joints and in biological treatments wherever possible.
Mr Sood has performed over 1800 knee arthroscopies, approximately 2000 hip and knee replacements and over 250 revision (re-do) hip and knee replacements. He has excellent outcomes, as shown in The National Joint Registry, and a very low complication rate. He has a keen interest in the treatment of sports injuries and tendinopathies and is part of The Tendon Pain Clinic in Harley Street, a specialist clinic dealing with difficult tendon pain problems. His is heavily involved in education and training and is an Undergraduate Surgical Tutor in Orthopaedics at The School of Medicine in Cambridge.
He is particularly focused on teaching surgical decision-making and the complex technical aspects of surgery. He is a subeditor for the Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery and a reviewer for Hip International. .
He is proud to have been awarded both the Top Doctors Certificate of Excellence in 2020 for his high patient ratings and the iWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence in 2021 for delivering outstanding care.
He has a passion for excellence in diagnosis and treatment and is a known expert in hip and knee joint replacement including complex and revision cases. His referral practice deals with the most complex and challenging of cases including replacements that have failed over time or due to complications. Although an expert in joint replacement, he believes passionately in reconstructing and preserving joints and in biological treatments wherever possible.
Mr Sood has performed over 1800 knee arthroscopies, approximately 2000 hip and knee replacements and over 250 revision (re-do) hip and knee replacements. He has excellent outcomes, as shown in The National Joint Registry, and a very low complication rate. He has a keen interest in the treatment of sports injuries and tendinopathies and is part of The Tendon Pain Clinic in Harley Street, a specialist clinic dealing with difficult tendon pain problems. His is heavily involved in education and training and is an Undergraduate Surgical Tutor in Orthopaedics at The School of Medicine in Cambridge.
He is particularly focused on teaching surgical decision-making and the complex technical aspects of surgery. He is a subeditor for the Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery and a reviewer for Hip International. .
Clinics
- Hendon Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
- 25 Harley Street
- The Manor Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
- One Hatfield Hospital
Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 34 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Tendon Pain Clinic, 25 Harley Street (present)
Subspecialties
- Knee replacement surgery (total and partial unicompartment)
- Hip replacement surgery (mini-incision, uncemented, hybrid, mini-stem)
Professional memberships
- Fellow of The British Orthopaedic Association
- Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Education
- Speciality Examination in Trauma and Orthopaedics (2002)
- Fellow of The Royal College Of Surgeons of England (FRSC Eng.) (1996)
Teaching posts
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, Postgraduate School of Medicine University, Hertfordshire (2014 - present)
- Honorary Senior Lecturer, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, (2004 - 2007)
Positions in organisations
- Sub-Editor, Journal of Arthroscopy and Joint Surgery (Elsevier)
- Reviewer for Hip International
Publications and conferences
- Numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Regularly presents research work at National and International Conferences
Prizes and awards
- NHS Clinical Excellence Award Level 1 (2010)
- NHS Clinical Excellence Award Level 2 (2015)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 3668953
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- An excellent surgeon with a professional but non-arrogant manner. I had a pain-free hip replacement and recovery, and was back walking without crutches far quicker than I expected. He's definitely the man I'll be going to if my other hip has to be done! Thanks so much Mr Sood.
- I have to give only 5 stars here, as there is no option to give 10. I spent approximately 15 years in a wheelchair with severe debilitating arthritis in both knees and both hips. I could not stand on my feet for longer than a minute or two. Surgeons who looked at my X-rays ran out of the room with screams and hid in the toilet. Not Mr. Sood. He just smiled. Being in my position one always dreams of finding an extremely gifted, able and willing Michelangelo surgeon, who will listen, understand and answer properly, and who is ready not only to offer, but also to deliver the best possible solution, and who is willing to build my completely ruined 4 joints from scratch one by one over period of time. Usually however, the listed above qualities are spread freely among number of surgeons. Finding them all (and more) in one person is a life jackpot! I got lucky and you, simply by being here and reading my feedback for Mr. Sood are very lucky too! Mr. Sood took aboard my case and patiently waited for me to be ready to do all 4 operations. And this took some time because of different life reasons. I am here to report now that 4 years and 4 very complicated, long and difficult, but fully successful on many levels operations later, I have 2 brand new knees and 2 brand new hips, I have gained a pair of legs to die for and I have a new found zest for life. My wheelchair will go to a charity very soon. The 4 incisions Mr. Sood did are pure art, the aftercare is professional, yet heart-warming every time, the result is stunning! My disability life is in my past now! 4 years ago, for well over a decade and a half, if I wanted to go on a holiday, I had to find adapted accommodation and make all arrangements for traveling with a wheelchair user (whoever did it knows how much "fun" all this is). Today I am ready for those long beach walks on my own two feet! All thanks to Mr. Sood and his excellence as an orthopaedic surgeon every time from the first try! If you are now researching around to find your best orthopaedic surgeon match, if you have problems with your legs and are eager to go for the most perfect fix - do not look any further! Your search is over! You found the best of the best of the best - Mr. Sood! All you have to do is give his office a ring. His team will take the rest from there and you can relax and enjoy the ride to your new life, as much as you can. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
- I felt Mr Sood was a bit dismissive of me once an MRI had revealed I didn’t need an operation, he recommended physio which has really helped but was never able to inform me why I had been in so much pain. Grateful to have not need an op though.
- Excellent from start to finish
- This was a video consultation ( Covid 19 ) , and it was as effective as a face to face consultation in allowing Mr Sood to reach a diagnosis .