Patient guides

Patient guides

Plain-English guides to hip and knee problems, treatments and recovery.

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Featured · Getting started

Hip or knee pain: when should you see a specialist?

Most hip and knee pain settles with time, exercise and simple pain relief. This guide explains which symptoms suggest it is time for a specialist opinion — and what happens when you see one.

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Knee

Partial or total knee replacement — what is the difference?

6 min read
Person in a knee brace stepping up practice stairs during rehabilitation
Sports knee

ACL tear: do you always need surgery?

6 min read
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Surgery

Preparing your home for a hip or knee replacement

4 min read
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Hip

Living with hip arthritis: what really helps

5 min read
Person wearing a knee sleeve landing a jump on an exercise mat in a physiotherapy room
Sports knee

Torn meniscus: repair, trim or rehabilitation?

5 min read

Ready to talk about your hip or knee?

Appointments are booked directly with Lancaster Private Hospital using Mr Reddy's own clinic times. If you are insured, ask your insurer for an authorisation code first. Self-funding patients are welcome.