Professor Adrian Wilson is a world-leading knee and sports injury specialist who has pioneered a number of evidence-based techniques for knee preservation and repair. These include new, minimally invasive procedures for knee realignment (osteotomy) and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair.
Professor Wilson and Mr Raghbir Khakha work regularly as a team, treating patients with osteoarthritis, sports injuries and running dedicated clinics for children’s knee problems at The Children’s Knee Clinic at The Portland Hospital for Women and Children in London. They have developed a revolutionary way of carrying out knee replacements, offering patients less pain, a quicker recovery and shorter operating time.
They have together set up The London Knee Osteotomy Centre, which offers the latest, minimally-invasive surgical techniques aimed at preserving a patient’s knee joint. For those suffering from arthritis or sports injuries, a knee osteotomy offers an alternative to knee replacement surgery. The greatly reduced pain patients feel after treatment often means they can return to living normal lifestyles soon after surgery. This can be particularly beneficial to active younger and older patients, including those who play sport regularly. Professor Wilson and Mr Khakha are joined by leading osteotomy surgeons from across Europe, Dr Ronald van Heerwaarden and Dr Kristian Kley, both of whom share their passion about and expertise in joint preservation.
Dr Ronald van Heerwaarden is a worldwide authority with an international practice specialising in osteotomy surgery. He is also a leading specialist in limb deformity correction.
Professor Philip Schoettle is an internationally recognised expert in reconstructive knee surgery, and is known most widely for his surgical expertise in treating kneecap (patella) dislocation and instability.
Dr Kristian Kley is known worldwide for his pioneering new techniques in knee osteotomy surgery, many of which have become accepted practice across the globe. Based in Hannover, Germany, he brings his vast experience to the Orthopaedic Specialists team.
Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Tony Andrade specialises in knee and hip conditions. Based at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, where he has set up various educational initiatives, including a visiting surgeon programme, where surgeons are invited to study his techniques, and a lower limb arthroplasty fellowship programme.
He has been at the forefront of developing arthroscopic techniques in the UK and is not only a highly regarded specialist surgeon, but also a respected speaker, teacher, and author in his field.
Mr Tom Pollard is a high-volume knee and hip specialist who performs more than 250 knee and hip replacements each year.
Clinical Director of Royal Berkshire Hospital’s trauma and orthopaedic department, he is part of a visiting surgeon programme, which allows consultant surgeons to study his hip arthroscopy techniques. A renowned author, researcher, and lecturer, he firmly believes that staying active after a joint replacement is crucial to effective recovery.
Specialist Paediatric Consultant Mr Thomas Crompton is available to see children for any orthopaedic condition, including knee.
