Conditions

Common problems Mr Rajkumar treats

If your symptoms are not listed, it is still worth asking — these are simply the problems seen most often in clinic.

Muscle, tendon and bursa injuries causing pain in the groin, buttock or outer hip.

Ligament, meniscus and tendon injuries that cause knee pain, swelling or instability.

Gradual knee pain, stiffness and swelling as cartilage wears, with treatment matched to how symptoms progress.

Hip osteoarthritis is often felt as groin pain rather than hip pain, limiting walking and sleep.

Pain in the groin, buttock or outer hip, properly assessed to find whether it comes from the joint, soft tissues or spine.

Cartilage tears that cause catching, swelling and a knee that feels like it gives way.

Signs it is worth being seen

When to seek advice

Joint pain that wakes you or stops you settling.

Having to plan routes around how far you can walk.

Symptoms no longer controlled by simple measures.

Joint pain that wakes you or stops you settling.

A consultation includes examination and imaging so you leave with an explanation, not guesswork.