A 12-year-old boy who lives for rugby is back on the pitch after an ACL repair

A 12-year-old boy who lives for rugby is back on the pitch after an ACL repair 12-year-old Charlie Wells ruptured his Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) during a skiing accident when he hit something, was thrown forward resulting in his knee hyperextending and snapping the ACL. Make an enquiry< Back to all patient stories Charlie was…

Alison, a keen horse woman, now back in the saddle following a meniscal root reconstruction carried out by Professor Adrian Wilson.

Alison, a keen horse woman, now back in the saddle following a meniscal root reconstruction carried out by Professor Adrian Wilson. Alison’s knee had become painful, especially when walking or climbing stairs. It was a pain she had never had before but there had been no identifiable trauma in the recent past to cause it.…

Andrew, a keen sportsman was advised that a knee replacement was his only option for prolonged knee pain. He is now back to tennis and cycling following treatment with Professor Adrian Wilson.

Andrew, a keen sportsman was advised that a knee replacement was his only option for prolonged knee pain. He is now back to tennis and cycling following treatment with Professor Adrian Wilson. Make an enquiry< Back to all patient stories Within six months I was back on my bike and at last playing tennis again.…

Active 60 year old climbing mountains 5 months after a terrible ski injury following ‘internal brace’ repair to all his knee ligaments.

Active 60 year old climbing mountains 5 months after a terrible ski injury following ‘internal brace’ repair to all his knee ligaments. Rob was skiing in poor light in Tignes in the French Alps when he landed badly, damaging his right leg. On trying to stand he actually thought he had broken his hip. The…

Cycling about 300 miles a month and a hill walking holiday, 12 months after a knee osteotomy.

Cycling about 300 miles a month and a hill walking holiday, 12 months after a knee osteotomy. Brendan was referred to Professor Wilson by his local GP. Following a knee arthroscopy he still found walking painful and squash was out of the question. Make an enquiry< Back to all patient stories Brendan was perfect for…

Knee osteotomy cures active 51 year old of his limp and he is now pain free without the need for a knee replacement.

Knee osteotomy cures active 51 year old of his limp and he is now pain free without the need for a knee replacement. David was referred to Adrian by another orthopaedic surgeon, who was aware of his global expertise in knee preservation and thought an osteotomy could potentially help David return to activity, without the…

Osteotomy sees 47 year old back to activity having been told to wait until he was old enough for a knee replacement.

Osteotomy sees 47 year old back to activity having been told to wait until he was old enough for a knee replacement. Michael had played tennis from the age of 6 until 44, and coached for 20 years at LTA / PTR / RPT levels. He also played squash, badminton and rugby, travelled and walked…

Back to endurance running, skiing, cycling and even an iron-man competition, after simultaneous reconstruction of the ACL and internal brace for the MCL for both knees

Back to endurance running, skiing, cycling and even an iron-man competition, after simultaneous reconstruction of the ACL and internal brace for the MCL for both knees Make an enquiry< Back to all patient stories The new surgical techniques meant minimal disruption to my life. The repair seems to be robust – over 4 years on…

Kickboxer aiming for his 3rd Dan (black belt) after partial knee replacements in both knees by Professor Adrian Wilson.

Kickboxer aiming for his 3rd Dan (black belt) after partial knee replacements in both knees by Professor Adrian Wilson. Robert was suffering from severe lateral knee pain on both sides when he first came to see Adrian in 2016. Make an enquiry< Back to all patient stories Robert is delighted that he has been able…

ACL Repair by Professor Adrian Wilson sees an elite lacrosse player back on the pitch in 4 months.

ACL Repair by Professor Adrian Wilson sees an elite lacrosse player back on the pitch in 4 months. Georgina was in the senior GB team when she came to Adrian with her knee injury. As an elite level lacrosse player she and her parents were particularly concerned, and they discussed the pros and cons of…