Medical articles of Knee cap replacement

25/02/2026
Mr Jaison Patel
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon
Knee replacement surgery in London: How to walk comfortably again
Persistent knee pain can make everyday activities feel like a challenge. When symptoms continue despite physiotherapy, medication, or joint injections, knee replacement surgery may become a suitable and effective treatment option.
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29/09/2025
Mr Amit Kotecha
Consultant Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon
Using the MAKO system for knee and hip replacements
Hip and knee replacements are most commonly offered to patients suffering from severe osteoarthritis, where joint pain and stiffness significantly interfere with daily activities such as walking, climbing stairs, or even sleeping. For these patients, nonsurgical and conservative treatments are not able to adequately address their condition, and thus, surgical procedures are primarily considered in order to eliminate pain and restore function. There are several techniques that surgeons can employ to perform the surgery, including the utilisation of robotic systems. In this article, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon explains the difference robotic surgical systems like the MAKO robot can make for patients undergoing hip or knee replacements.
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04/08/2025
Mr Edward Britton
Consultant hip and knee surgeon
Optimisation prior to knee surgery
Preparing for knee surgery, whether it's a partial or total knee replacement or a ligament reconstruction, can significantly affect the outcome and speed of recovery. Optimisation before surgery is an important step in improving the chances of a positive outcome.
27/06/2025
Mr Simon Coleridge
Orthopaedic Surgeon
What to know about total knee replacements
A total knee replacement is one way to correct damaged bone and cartilage in the knees by implanting a prosthetic. In this article, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon explains why and how a knee replacement surgery is conducted.
11/06/2025
Mr Amit Patel
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Keyhole knee surgery for ligament reconstruction and knee replacements
Knees can require reparative surgery for a variety of ailments and injuries. Though surgery can typically render patients off their feet for some time, minimally invasive methods can hasten the recovery process, amongst other benefits. In this article, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon explains the applications of minimally invasive knee surgeries to perform ligament reconstructions and knee replacements.
29/05/2025
Mr Shilpith Shetty
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Benefits of robotic hip and knee replacement surgeries
In this article, a consultant orthopaedic shares the benefits of robotic surgery for conducting hip and knee replacements.
19/05/2022
Mr Sanjay Mulay
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hip and knee surgery: Weighing the benefits against the risks
Hip and knee replacements offer effective pain relief for people who suffer from arthritis, giving them a new lease of life. Here to explain just how this pain relief is achieved, as well as potential side effects, is leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Sanjay Mulay. Read on to find out more.
09/05/2022
Mr Ahmad Ali
Orthopaedic Surgeon
What are the advantages of robotic knee replacement surgery?
Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Ahmad Ali explains how robotic assisted procedures are improving patient safety and outcomes as well as speeding up recovery time in this expert guide to robotic knee replacement surgery.
07/02/2022
Mr Christopher Arthur Bailey
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Ask an expert: Top 5 knee surgeries
Chronic knee pain caused by a sports injury or the development of arthritis can detract greatly from patients' quality of life. Many may benefit from a form of knee surgery to provide relief and improve mobility. In this article, Mr Christopher Bailey, leading orthopaedic surgeon and specialist in joint replacement, outlines the most common surgical procedures performed on the knee and the positive outcomes they can bring for patients.
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10/11/2020
Mr Jonathan Walczak
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Which treatments delay knee surgery?
Looking to delay or postpone knee replacement surgery for as long as possible? You might be wondering what other non-surgical treatments are available in the meantime and just how long you can avoid surgery. Read more from one of our expert orthopaedic surgeons Mr Jonathan Walczak about the conservative options for knee arthritis.
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