During my stay, my right knee was replaced as agreed. After the operation, I came round to the care of the wonderful staff who medicated me as instructed. I had a knee bending machine (probably got a proper name) in the bed, pressure cuffs on my calves and a routine of exercises as provided by attentive physio staff. The same day I was up on my leg on a frame and the following day, tackled the stairs on crutches.

Prof. Jari came to see me to make sure all had gone as intended. Nursing staff were excellent in manner and care and during my stay, I elicited from them that Prof. Jari’s patients usually recovered more quickly and exited hospital more quickly than others. I know that Prof. Jari is an expert, this is the second time for me in his care.

He is straightforward in his manner, explaining things in detail and in my case patiently answering questions, he is realistic and obviously very experienced but moreover, he is a really nice bloke. I will not hesitate to recommend him to others. Only eight weeks on and back at the gym and in the pool getting stronger. Thanks, I mean it.

(December 2016)

Bob Berrington, 61 yrs

It is now some 7 months since my full knee and kneecap replacement op.

Firstly I would like to say that from the first time I stood on my leg after the operation I was amazed at how quickly I recovered. After a few days I could weight-bear on it. Then the subsequent progress to walking on the leg. Even after a week I found myself forgetting my crutches.

I must say that I followed my exercise regime rigidly and I am sure that I gained great benefit from building up the muscle-tone in both my legs. Equally I believe that the care and attention to detail you showed in the surgery meant that my knee was disturbed minimally so there was as little soreness as there could possibly be. The mechanical cushion you had set up for me under my knee in bed which bent my leg whilst just lying there and the excellent physio and advice given to me regarding exercises have all contributed to my quick and sound recovery

My progress has continued and I went for my first walk, 1 Mile at 5 weeks after my op. I was staggered at my progress. From there I gradually worked my way up to 3 miles after 2 months, 4 miles – 4 months, 6 miles – 5 months. Since when I have stopped counting.

May give you my utmost thanks for the wonderful job which you did for me.

Professor Jari had been recommended to me by a family friend who had bilateral knee replacements, with a marvellous outcome after suffering for many years.

On my first appointment Professor Jari explained knee replacement surgery to me in great detail. I decided that a knee replacement would be the best way forward for me. On a further appointment Professor Jari gave me his reassurance before signing the consent form. I am extremely delighted with the outcome of my surgery. The aftercare I found to be excellent. The physiotherapy team were very good and at one point mentioned that Professor Jari’s patients always do very well. I am extremely delighted with my replacement knee surgery. At follow-up appointments, I always found Professor Jari to be very professional, with a charming manner at all times.

Professor Jari’s team are so courteous and his Practice Manager, Claire is a very pleasant and helpful lady.

Carol Baison

I started agility work around the 13 week mark and return to full training on 17/07/16. 1 month of full contact training and a return to sport on 16/08/16. After Professor Jari’s advice to take my time returning back, I gradually built up my time on the pitch from 30 minutes with 2 games a week and played my first full 90 minutes in the first team on 10/09/16. 

(March 2016)

Right Ipsilateral Patella Tendon ACL Reconstruction

I was having terrible pain in my left knee, I had an injection in it but unfortunately, it made no difference, then I had key hole surgery to no avail, I went to see Mr Jari at the Oaklands, a private hospital which took N.H.S patients what a beautiful place, the staff are lovely, I had an appointment to see Mr Jari he told me I needed a total knee replacement, I was shocked at first so that is what it had to be, I was only in hospital one night that was five months ago,the hospital staff were all very helpful,  I went back to see Mr Jari he said it was doing nicely, I am very pleased with my knee, no knee pain, it doesn’t happen over night, but I am getting there, I was told it could take up to twelve months to heal properly. I am really pleased with the treatment I received, Mr Jari was lovely, a really nice man. I couldn’t have asked for anything better.

Lesley Rawlinson