Mr Shah examined Patricia’s knee and diagnosed significant arthritis, which over time had led to the deterioration of the knee joint. Deposits of calcium were also present in the meniscus of the knee, causing further pain, swelling and stiffness.

Following a total knee replacement, Patricia was relieved of her symptoms and quickly made an excellent recovery. However, during her follow-up appointment Mr Shah noticed that she was walking with a limp and suggested that they investigate this problem further.

While Patricia’s knee was now in good working order, she was still experiencing problems from her previous hip replacement, which was carried out at a different hospital, by a different consultant. As well as causing pain and a limp, Patricia’s left hip replacement had resulted in the vertical shortening of her leg and horizontal asymmetry.

To treat Patricia’s condition, Mr Shah recommended a revision hip replacement, which was carried out in January 2017. During the complex procedure Mr Shah corrected the position of Patricia’s socket to improve the length and symmetry of her leg and hips. Just months later, Patricia is delighted with the outcome of her operation and her limp is no more.