From the first appointment with Professor Jari, I felt I was in safe hands. I'd been referred by my physio after suffering with bone-on-bone knee arthritis for a few years. The attention to detail, explanation of the procedure and indeed the whole experience has been exceptional. 

The day of surgery was quite daunting, but all went well. Having started with my leg bowing at 5 degrees (by the time of my operation it was bowing to 14 degrees) Professor Jari managed to get my leg straight! I think using the CPM machine gave me a head start in recovery too (only used by Professor Jari). I had a 90-degree bend on the day after surgery. I was up and walking the day after surgery using crutches and did three flights of stairs!

I started using a static bike for rehab four weeks after surgery and started with 6km a day, which is now 12km a day. My first ride outdoors was at four months, and I did 40km. At five months, my longest ride was 55km. I've recently done 272km in one week, including a few 12km indoor and others outdoor, varying from 55km to 74km. I'm now 9 months post op and have been discharged from the hospital.

I would like to thank Professor Jari for what he has done for me. He has given me back a freedom I thought I'd lost. Thanks also to the lovely staff at Spire, to Sharon and all the nurses, and of course to Stephanie for being at the end of an email if I had any questions, which were answered very quickly. You've all helped me through a very emotional time, and I can't thank you all enough.

Anne Fox, Manchester

September 2023

I first saw Professor Jari in March 2013. He warned me then that my right knee would need to be replaced at some time in the future. On that occasion, he performed an arthroscopy to enable me to return to some form of exercise. I saw him on a number of occasions in the next ten years when he managed my knee with conservative treatment such as physiotherapy and steroid injections. Eventually, I had to see him again in November 2021 due to the pain in both knees. Following scans, it was decided that my right knee would be replaced. Following a Covid scare and a couple of other delays, it was eventually replaced on the 29 April 2022. I was walking fully weight bearing within 24 hours. After the pain from the surgery subsided, which was minimal due to the painkilling drugs, I can honestly say that I have not had a moment of pain in my right knee. I was back driving at around four weeks! I am now able to fully straighten my knee and have about a 140 degree bend in the joint. More than I had before surgery! We then looked at my left knee, which also needed to be replaced. Again, the surgery went well, walking within 24 hours and discharged from hospital after two nights. Again, I have about a 140 degree bend and I am now able to walk long distances without pain whilst I am walking or afterwards. I cannot thank Professor Jari enough for giving me my quality of life back, enabling me to exercise and play with my grandchildren pain free. I could not recommend him any higher if you are having problems with your knees.

Mark Elliott, Oldham

September 2023

I had a right knee Arthroscopy in mid-January 2023 to fix a meniscus tear.

The procedure at the Alexandra was done as a day patient and I was home by 3pm. Prof Jari and his anaesthetist both spoke to me pre op and were very reassuring.

The procedure was done first thing and I came to after the anaesthetic feeling unexpectedly good and with no pain at all.

I had no pain post-surgery and did not need any of the pain killers I was given when leaving. Not even paracetamol. The Cryo-cuff around my knee post-surgery worked extremely well. I had little swelling and no discomfort. I was very surprised at how good my knee was feeling.

Prof Jari did a fantastic job and I have been very happily back out running since early June.

I cannot recommend Prof Jari highly enough. Really fantastic job.

Patrick Lloyd, Cheshire

June 2023

My MAKO robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery was last October (2022), and following successful recovery and rehab, I’m delighted with the outcome. I cannot praise too highly the care and attention received throughout the whole process from Prof Jari and Stephanie at TheKneeDoc, both pre and post-op. Grateful thanks also to all the staff involved at The Alexandra Hospital for their first class care and expertise.

Angela O’Gorman, Cheshire.

May 2023

I ruptured the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and damaged cartilage in my right knee playing football. I was referred to Prof. Jari as an NHS patient at the Alexandra Hospital in October 2021.

Prof. Jari discussed my aims and objectives and appetite to return to competitive sports in order to develop the most effective treatment plan. Prof. Jari explained the pros and cons of a variety of different treatments ranging from physiotherapy, keyhole surgery, or a full reconstruction of the ACL ligament using the patella tendon.

I felt reassured and fully informed and decided to opt for the full ACL reconstruction which took place in October 2022. Despite a few cancellations due to Covid-19, both Prof. Jari’s office and the Alexandra Hospital took steps to ensure I was seen as quickly as possible.

I’ve struggled for such a long period of time not being able to carry out the activities I wanted to do. I’m now approximately six months post-op and can already feel the benefits of the ACL reconstruction. I have been referred back to my GP and left in the capable hands of the physiotherapy team at the hospital to continue my rehab. However, Prof. Jari also encouraged me to keep in contact with him and his team should I have any further issues down the line.

On the whole, I’m absolutely delighted with the treatment I have received and would highly recommend Prof. Jari and the Alexandra Hospital for anybody considering a similar procedure.

Daniel Lawton, Cheshire

April 2023