Kate has recovered so well from her ruptured ligaments in her left knee, that she’s already looking forward to horse-riding again.

Kate has recovered so well from her ruptured ligaments in her left knee, that she’s already looking forward to horse-riding again. 57-year-old Kate dislocated her left knee while skiing, tearing her meniscal cartilage and rupturing her ligaments. Kate discovered Professor Adrian Wilson after many hours of internet research, realising that she needed a surgeon she…

A young sportsman gets back competing in JiuJitsu after being treated by Prof Wilson for a complex ligament reconstruction.

A young sportsman gets back competing in JiuJitsu after being treated by Prof Wilson for a complex ligament reconstruction. ​Lee enjoys his sports, particularly Brazilian JiuJitsu, and regularly participates competitively. Unfortunately Lee sustained a major knee ligament injury whilst training, which was preventing him from continuing. Make an enquiry< Back to all patient stories I…

Active 45-year-old climbing mountains, mountain biking and stronger, faster and fitter, 5 months after a double osteotomy

Active 45-year-old climbing mountains, mountain biking and stronger, faster and fitter, 5 months after a double osteotomy Rob is an extremely active and fit 45-year-old with a passion for mountain biking. In 2018 he’d already covered over 2,000 miles including Mount Boldo Italy, Peak District, South Downs 100 and the Welsh mountains. A football injury…

An osteotomy helps a 43 year old patient to enjoy life after being hit by a car left him in severe pain.

An osteotomy helps a 43 year old patient to enjoy life after being hit by a car left him in severe pain. For David, aged 43, his active lifestyle is incredibly important. He is very physically fit, and loves doing activities with his two young children. He also completes a 60-mile bicycle ride weekly, sometimes…

After a lifetime of problems with her knee, an osteotomy realigns 51-year-old Heike’s knee and leaves her pain-free.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…