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Looking for advice or information related to knee surgery and other treatment options? Browse our information hub that includes helpful patient information, knee replacement articles, plus recovery and pre- and post-operative advice.

How Do I Know When I Need a Knee Replacement? The 4 Signs to Watch For

October 8, 2026

Knowing when you may need a knee replacement is not just a case of “my knee is seriously hurting”, there’s a lot more to it than that. There is no test that tells you that you need surgery. The decision should be based on pain, mobility, quality of life, response to…

Knee Replacement with a High BMI: What Orthopaedic Innovation’s No-Limit Approach Means for Patients Refused Elsewhere

September 22, 2026

The good news for those with severe knee arthritis is that knee replacement is one of the most effective procedures. However, for higher-BMI patients, it is also one of the most frequently delayed or withheld; often because local access policies use BMI thresholds that NICE1 itself does not endorse. Patients are…

What is a Robotic Knee Replacement – and is it Worth it?

September 20, 2026

Robotic knee replacement is now widely marketed across UK private orthopaedic care. If you’ve ever come across robotic options, you may have seen systems such as ROSA and Mako. They are often presented as more advanced and precise than conventional surgery. That being, greater precision does not automatically mean less pain,…

How Do I Know If I Need an Injection or Surgery? A Guide to Choosing the Right Treatment

September 15, 2026

If you’re living with osteoarthritis you may have reached the point where you’re looking into which operation to have. This is an important decision in orthopaedic care. But even more so, it’s whether surgery is the right answer at all. Surgery should be treated as a last resort and there…

Arthrosamid vs PRP vs Hyaluronic Acid: The Honest Comparison

September 12, 2026

Arthrosamid, PRP (Platelet-rich plasma) and hyaluronic acid are three of the main injections considered for knee osteoarthritis. While they all aim to reduce pain and improve function, they work in very different ways. Which is the best? Let's compare Arthrosamid vs PRP vs Hyaluronic Acid.

PRP vs Steroid Injection for Knee Arthritis: What Does the Evidence Say in 2026?

September 8, 2026

Injections are becoming a more and more popular option for patients to treat their knee arthritis. Not only do they work quickly, they also either delay or remove the need for surgery. Two popular options are: Steroid and PRP injections. They can both reduce symptoms, but they do so in different…

Which Knee Injection Is Right for You? Steroid, Hyaluronic Acid, PRP, Arthrosamid, Lipogems and BMAC Compared

September 5, 2026

If you’re experiencing knee pain from osteoarthritis or another joint condition, there are many Non-Surgical options you can explore. So many in fact it might be a little confusing. This blog analyses each of them and gives you clarity on when they’re best utilised. Covering Steroid, hyaluronic acid, PRP, Arthrosamid, Lipogems…

Professor Adrian Wilson: 100+ Published Papers and Why Research Matters to Your Surgery

September 2, 2026

Qualifications, testimonials and associated hospitals are often things patients look for in a surgeon. They rarely look at publication records. And that makes sense. A list of academic papers can feel remote from the practical question of: who should operate on my knee? But, it’s definitely a notable quality. A…

Lipogems: How Your Own Fat Tissue May Help Preserve Your Knee

August 19, 2026

The human body is a magical thing. If 100 years ago you told people that their own body fat could help treat knee osteoarthritis, you may have gotten some pretty funny looks. But we now have adipose tissue (body fat) that is biologically active and contains cells, blood vessels and…

Non-Surgical Treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Complete Guide to What Works and When

August 12, 2026

If you’re experiencing pain, stiffness and reduced mobility, it may be knee osteoarthritis. Between the two ends of the spectrum for treatment, lies a wide range of non-surgical treatments for Knee Osteoarthritis that may reduce pain, improve function and help delay surgery. Let’s explore them!

Why Two Surgeons Are Present for Every Procedure at OI and Why It Matters

August 8, 2026

When you picture surgery, you probably picture one surgeon in the room. And that’s certainly the case for most orthopaedic centres. At Orthopaedic Innovation that’s not the approach. Dr Kristian Kley and Professor Adrian Wilson are routinely present for every Kley Rapid Hip, knee replacement and soft tissue procedure. Why two…

Polar Care Wave vs Physiolab vs Game Ready: Which Cold Compression System Is Right for Recovery?

August 5, 2026

Pain, swelling and stiffness are very common after hip or knee surgery. There are many ways to alleviate the discomfort; with cold compression therapy being a main tool. This article is a practical guide to cold compression therapy after hip or knee surgery. and why we recommend Polar Care Wave.

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