After a lifetime of problems with her knee, an osteotomy realigns 51-year-old Heike’s knee and leaves her pain-free. Aged six, Heike developed severe osteomyelitis (bone infection) in her proximal tibia (shin bone), and as a result had a growth arrest. Since having numerous operations and lengthening procedures in Germany as a teenager, she has had…
A lateral facetectomy of the patella proved the best way of stabilising Lynita’s right knee so she could get on with her life. After Lynita’s right knee “went pop” during a dance class in 2015, she couldn’t walk without it feeling unstable and using the stairs and driving became problematic. Make an enquiry< Back to…
Two high tibial osteotomies prove the optimal solution to preserve Kevin’s knees and help him return to normality. Kevin was born bow-legged, a condition that worsened with age. A life spent working in the construction industry, largely before modern health and safety regulations, meant that he may not have fully realised how to take proper…
Thirteen-year-old Dylan’s knee injury had a devastating impact on his life and rugby. Successful surgery from Professor Wilson has given him new hope. Two years ago, Dylan, a 13-year-old elite level rugby player, started to experience knee pain, and during a game his right knee gave way. Initially diagnosed with ‘growing pains’ and encouraged to…
A high tibial osteotomy performed by Professor Adrian Wilson successfully realigns Charlotte’s right knee. Following a serious skiing injury, Charlotte was treated by a colleague of Professor Wilson’s, undergoing an exploration and repair of the lateral/posterolateral (outer/rear outer) corner of her right knee, which on that occasion was not successful. She continued to have significant…
A high tibial osteotomy followed by a partial knee replacement enable Physio and Army Reserve Mark to return to his active lifestyle. Mark, 52, is a physiotherapist with a large practice in south-west London, Physio4life, who’s always pushed himself hard with sport and physical activity. Mark’s knee injury was brought about by excessive use of…
A successful revision ACL reconstruction restores sixth-form student Josh’s knee to good health. In 2016, sixth-form student Josh underwent an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery after twisting his left knee playing football, rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and tearing his medial meniscus. This procedure was not successful, so later that year he was referred…
University student Anna back in the saddle following a hybrid ACL repair and reconstruction with Professor Wilson Anna, a student and keen sportswoman, initially injured her knee in November 2016, when she tore her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) while playing netball. After lots of rehabilitation with her sports physiotherapist, she was eventually able to resume…
John is the first bilateral simultaneous total knee replacement at The Wellington Hospital with Professor Adrian Wilson and Mr Raghbir Khakha operating together 15 years ago, John, a middle-aged Yorkshireman, underwent an arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) on his right knee, which after becoming infected, triggered osteoarthritis. He found himself increasingly relying on his left knee and…
John is the first bilateral simultaneous total knee replacement at The Wellington Hospital with Professor Adrian Wilson and Mr Raghbir Khakha operating together 15 years ago, John, a middle-aged Yorkshireman, underwent an arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) on his right knee, which after becoming infected, triggered osteoarthritis. He found himself increasingly relying on his left knee and…
