Testimonials

Kerry’s new custom-made knees (skipping with delight!)

 Custom-made knee replacements

Mr Kerry Shale. 2024 By the summer of 2022, both my knees had become unworkable. Having been a keen tennis player and a member of a running club, I could now barely climb the stairs of our Islington home. I couldn’t stand in the same spot for more than five minutes without excruciating pain. A... Continue reading

24th June 2024

Kinematch custom-made patellofemoral partial knee replacement surgery.

 Paul's Kinematch custom-made patellofemoral partial knee replacement.

Paul is 58, and he presented to me last year with severe pain at the front of his right knee, with restricted function. Imaging showed evidence of severe patellofemoral arthritis at the front of the knee, although thankfully, Paul’s main weight-bearing surfaces (his medial and lateral compartments) were still in good condition. On 13th December... Continue reading

22nd May 2023

Christine’s custom-made knees

 Bilateral custom-made knee replacements

Having had an active life of sport my knees became increasingly painful. By the time I was 57 I was unable to walk more than 100 metres without pain and began taking regular naproxen to continue with daily activities. I was no longer able to play tennis having played at high club level. Golf was... Continue reading

28th April 2023

Phil’s new Conformis knees

 Bilateral custom-made knee replacement surgery

Dear Ian, Just a quick update for you. It’s over 3 years now since I had my Conformis knee replacement surgery with you on both of my knees. I honestly can’t thank you enough, not only for the surgery, but also for all the advice and guidance that you provided pre op and post op. I... Continue reading

27/03/23

Shân’s Conformis custom-made knee replacement

 Conformis custom-made knee replacement

I originally suffered a severely painful episode with a flare-up in my right knee, which was diagnosed by an orthopaedic surgeon as ‘mild arthritis’. Following a change of physiotherapist, I was fortunate to find in Helen Appanah: someone who immediately recognised that I needed a second opinion about my knee, and she recommended Mr Ian... Continue reading

16th October 2022

Sister Margaret’s custom-made knee replacement at The Weymouth Street Hospital

 Custom-made knee replacement surgery at The Weymouth Street Hospital

I first started having knee pain over 6 years ago, and it was suggested then I have a replacement. I chose to work around the pain until a year ago, when the knee gave completely and I had sharp pain. This became increasingly restrictive making stairs, walking and sleeping very difficult. I am otherwise healthy... Continue reading

18th July 2022

Karen’s custom-made knee replacement

 Karen's custom-made knee replacement

Having played various sports all my life, and sustaining numerous knee injuries in the process, I reached a point where I had developed severe OA in both knees by my mid 50’s.  Over the past 10 years, this had gradually restricted me from running, playing tennis & racquetball and eventually even walking the dog.  Walking... Continue reading

19th February 2022

Angela’s custom-made knee replacement

 Custom-made knee replacement surgery

After several years discussing options and timing with Ian McDermott, in the summer of 2021 I decided to proceed with the replacement of my right knee with a new customised Conformis knee. I am sure there are many things that determine the success of a knee replacement surgery, not least of which is the choice... Continue reading

24th November 2021

Jane’s custom-made knee replacement

 Custom-made knee replacement surgery

I was 63, active, fit and well… apart from one ‘bad knee’, and in my opinion too young to have a total knee replacement. My knee had been a problem for 30+ years, with three previous arthroscopic procedures and numerous injections. With the knowledge that no more could be done to ease the horrible constant... Continue reading

26th September 2021

Helen’s knee arthroscopy for a meniscal tear

 Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for a meniscal tear

I consulted Mr McDermott in October last year as I was suffering a lot of pain in my right knee. I had been recommended to see him by my son, on whom Mr McDermott had operated a few years beforehand following torn ligaments from a skiing accident, and he recovered very well indeed. After having... Continue reading

12th April 2021

Olivia’s custom-made knees at just 47!

 Bilateral custom-made knee replacements.

As a 47-year-old healthy women with a love of the outdoors & never being happier than when out walking with my dogs, I was desperately looking for a solution for my arthritic knees. They had become so painful that I was no longer enjoying walking and was miserable with the daily pain. Having suffered with knee pain since my early twenties and having already had... Continue reading

14th March 2021

Harry’s knee surgery after his football injury

 ACL reconstruction with anterolateral ligament reinforcement plus meniscal repair.

Dear Ian, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to yourself and your team for everything you did for me since I came to you just over a year ago. Your reassurance and expertise were second to none and your knowledge filled me with confidence since our first consultation. You talked me though... Continue reading

4th January 2020

Knee surgery for Medial Plica Syndrome

 Medial Plica Syndrome

I am a keen cyclist and began experiencing pain in my left knee at the beginning of 2019. Having been through over a year of physio, steroid injections and an inconclusive MRI scan, my physio recommended I see Mr. McDermott to explore surgical options. The initial consultation with Ian involved a physical examination followed by... Continue reading

17th November 2020

Colin’s Conformis knees

 Bilateral Custom-made Knee Replacements

My name is Colin and I am a 58 year old ex Rugby and Judo Player who works in the City of London. My knee issues began as soon as I started contact sport in my youth and I had a series of cartilage operation/removals and ligament reconstructions before I was 30. I gave up... Continue reading

23-4-19

Angus’s ACL reconstruction + meniscal repairs

 ACL reconstruction + medial & lateral meniscal repairs

Dear Ian, I thought you might like to know that Angus has recovered incredibly well from your excellent surgery in August 2017. This is us at Christmas when Angus skied all week and I’ve not seen him happier. (Angus is on the left with the huge grin!) Since then, with his year abroad in Beirut,... Continue reading

09/04/2019

Ray’s bilateral custom-made knees

 Bilateral custom-made knee replacements

Hi Ian, It’s now 2 and a bit years on since I had both of my knees replaced with you. I am on top of the world… have skied already last year and again this week… and for the first time in my life it’s pain free… I play tennis / golf and trek a... Continue reading

17-2-19

Simon’s custom-made knee replacement

 Custom-made knee replacement surgery

This is Simon Law’s account of his recovery after his Conformis custom-made knee replacement surgery, which shows just what can sometimes be achieved: 3 months in and I feel that it’s all going well, I completed my longest ride yesterday: 49 miles with 4,000ft of climbing. In other news, I had a weekend away in... Continue reading

30-1-19

Peter’s Conformis knee

 Custom-made knee replacement

Hi Mr McDermott, just wanted to give you an update on my right knee, which you operated on 6 months ago, on the 31st of July 2018. The knee has come on really well since I saw you last. I am pain free and have almost total  movement. It feels as if I still have... Continue reading

29-1-19