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Terry Edwards from Essex had been experiencing knee pain for years whilst playing golf and walking his lovely black miniature Schnauzers, Tilly and Harper.

Last year, the pain had become so bad that it became intolerable.

“Treating the pain with anti-inflammatory medicines helped to take the edge off but as time went by, the pain became continuous upon standing and I was forced to stop playing golf and taking my dogs for their daily walks,” says Terry.

Whilst golf is considered a low impact sport, it isn’t unusual for golfers to experience knee problems – the twisting motion being repeated over and over again can lead to a progressive injury over many years.

Terry made an appointment with his GP and after the initial examination was advised, he needed to see an Orthopaedic Consultant. Following a friend’s recommendation, the GP referred Terry to Paul Gibb, Consultant Knee Surgeon at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital.

“I booked an appointment with Mr Gibb, who examined my knee and booked me in for diagnostic scans to see what was going on,” explained Terry.

“When I came back for my review consultation, Mr Gibb confirmed that I needed a knee replacement on my left knee, to get me back to my old self.”

During this procedure, the damaged joint is removed and replaced with a prosthesis or implant.

Terry adds: “He discussed the options available to me including robotic assisted knee replacement. After conducting some of my own research, I decided that this was the best option for me.”

Nuffield Health’s robotic assisted system is a significant advancement in the way orthopaedic surgeons perform knee replacement surgery. The system works in conjunction with the surgeon’s existing skills to achieve accurate positioning of the knee implants based on each patient’s unique anatomy.

This added level of accuracy is designed to improve the function, recovery, feel and potential longevity of the knee implant.

“The operation went well with no complications. I used crutches for a short time and with physio and gentle exercise on a bike, I was back walking my dogs after six to eight weeks.

“Gradually after increasing my exercise, it wasn’t too much longer before I was playing golf once again. I’m really happy with the care I received from Mr Gibb and the team at Nuffield. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone and the robotic assisted knee replacement. I’m pain free now and enjoying playing golf and walking my dogs once again.”

If you’re experiencing knee pain, early action is important, speak to your GP.

For more information about robotic assisted surgery or any other health enquiries at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital, visit the official website here or telephone 01892 882434.