When Dr Jack was presented with the option of knee replacement surgery, he decided to explore all possible treatment options first. He reached out to many of his esteemed medical colleagues for their opinions on the best course of action. He was able to gauge professional opinion on the best course of treatment. Thanks to this research, Dr Jack was able to find a treatment option that worked for him and avoid surgery.

“Maybe it’s an occupational hazard as a doctor, but a good understanding of any potential risks and the relative success rates was a vital part of my decision-making process. I knew of lots of friends and teammates who’d had a variety of treatments for painful knees, but I was really keen to see some evidence and ‘science’ behind the procedures.”

“I always urge friends and patients to do their own research and to have a good think about treatments when they are apparently ‘new’. Therefore, when Arthrosamid injections were first suggested to me, I really looked into it but soon decided that it felt like a safe and effective treatment option and that there was ‘enough science’ for me!”

“I also had a great deal of respect and faith in the physician who I knew would be carrying out the procedure, Prof Paul Lee, and was extremely impressed at the way he’d helped to pioneer the treatment in the UK”.

Professor Paul Lee, orthopaedic regeneration surgeon from MSK Doctors treated Jack at his London Cartilage clinic, based at 108 Harley Street. Professor Lee and his team are renowned for bringing well-evidenced but novel treatments to the practice to help patients manage pain from long term conditions such as knee osteoarthritis.

Speaking about Arthrosamid®, Professor Lee comments:

“In my practice, I’m passionate about utilising evidenced-based methods with advanced technology. Arthrosamid certainly fits into this novel treatment model.

“Knee osteoarthritis can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life, causing discomfort which can make everyday activities challenging. However, many people are reluctant to undergo invasive surgery with the intensive recovery required. This is what prompted me to look at other evidence-based alternatives.”

“As a surgeon I can see the benefit of joint replacement to patients first hand. This is why I operate. At the same token, I have also seen the flip side of surgery. The long recovery process, painful rehab and complications. “

“I was pleased that Jack had confidence in the procedure and understood the benefits it could bring to patients who are seeking solutions for persistent pain in their knee joints, many of whom – like Jack – will have incurred ‘wear and tear’ and injury having played competitive sports from a young age. This treatment really can provide long-acting and sustained pain relief and so far, I’m delighted with Jack’s recovery and the improvements he’s reported.”

Following the Arthrosmid injection, Jack has put the Arthrosamid® treatment to the test. It is great to see Jack back on the hockey match programme and also out dog walking in the British summer weather. He has also returned to skiing and sent us a text message about his achievement from the top of the mountain.