Hugo Guthrie MBE FRCS

For severe knee arthritis, which cannot be managed non-operatively (or through arthroscopy or osteotomy), I perform knee replacement surgery. Prior to embarking on knee replacement I will provide information about alternative treatments to allow you to make an informed decision.

Fitness training and sport are essential to the physical and psychological well-being of many of my patients. Some knee injuries require time and rehabilitation, others may need surgery. One of my particular areas of expertise is Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.

Years of hard work, involvement in sport or previous injury/surgery can damage the lining cartilage of the knee. In order to alleviate pain it is sometimes helpful to alter where the weight-bearing axis passes through the knee, and so reduce the load on the damaged area. This can be achieved with an operation called an osteotomy whereby a precise wedge of bone is either added or removed prior to secure internal fixation in the new position.

• Arthroscopic surgery for cartilage and meniscal injuries
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction
• Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction
• Osteotomy around the knee
• Total knee replacement
• Fractures requiring internal fixation