Straightforward answers on appointments, surgery, recovery and cost. If yours isn’t covered below, the hospital booking team is happy to help before you book.
Not always. If you’re covering the cost yourself, you’re free to book directly. Insurers usually want a GP or specialist referral first, so it’s worth double-checking your policy before you arrange anything.
Most new patients are offered a slot within a week or two. If your situation looks more urgent, his secretary will try to bring that forward.
His private practice is at Ross Hall Hospital in Glasgow. His NHS clinics run separately, through the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley.
Yes, and it’s often a good idea. A second pair of ears helps, especially at appointments where surgery is being discussed.
Any relevant scans or X-rays you already have, a list of current medications, and details of any previous treatment for the joint in question. If you’re claiming through insurance, bring your policy number and authorisation code too.
That’s not something to work out from symptoms alone. It comes down to a physical examination plus X-rays and further imaging and even then, replacement is only put forward once non-surgical treatment has stopped making a real difference.
A total replacement resurfaces the entire joint. A partial replacement only deals with the section that’s actually worn, leaving the rest of the knee, including its ligaments, untouched.
A short programme of pre-operative exercises helps, along with sorting out practical support at home in advance and completing a general health check. His team runs through the specifics with you well before your date.
There are movement precautions to follow in the first few weeks, and exactly what they involve depends on which surgical approach was used. You’ll be talked through all of this before you’re discharged.
Walking with support usually starts within a day of surgery. Most people are managing everyday tasks again inside six weeks, though it can take several months before recovery feels truly complete.
In almost every case, yes. Structured physiotherapy plays a big part in regaining strength and confidence in the joint, whatever procedure you’ve had.
Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna Health, Allianz, Healix Health, The PHC, Benedon Health and WPA are all accepted, and self-funding patients are equally welcome.
£180 for a new patient consultation, and £110 for any follow-up visits.
Yes. If you’re self-funding, you’ll be given a fixed price in writing by the hospital self pay team before any surgery is confirmed, so there are no surprises later.
Imaging such as X-rays or an MRI is charged separately from the consultation fee. Costs vary depending on what’s required, and these are always confirmed with you in advance.
Generally once you can perform an emergency stop comfortably and confidently, which for most joint replacements is around the six-week mark. Always check with your insurer too, as some have their own requirements.
It depends heavily on what your job involves. Desk-based roles are often possible within a few weeks; physically demanding work usually needs longer, sometimes several months.
Modern implants, including the ODEP 10A-rated components used here, are built to perform well beyond a decade for most patients, though this varies with age, weight and activity level.
Ross Hall Hospital Ward Sister can be reached directly for non-urgent concerns during recovery. For anything that feels urgent, such as signs of infection or a blood clot, contact your GP, NHS 111, or A&E without delay.
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