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normal activities of daily living. Importantly, because of the minimal nature of the surgery, any complications following operation are between 50% and 70% less when compared to TKR. Because all the knee liga-


ments remain intact, signifi- cantly more function and activ- ities will be possible after this intervention. Research shows the knee continues to move in a natural pattern, and returning to social sports, such as tennis, golf and skiing, as well as riding, cycling, swimming and dancing, are encouraged. In the longer term, for the


active individuals, if wear occurs in the polyethylene spacer or cartilage, this


can easily be


exchanged for a fresh one in a minimal procedure. Equally, should wear later occur in other areas of the knee, these can be additionally resurfaced with similar effect.


PATIENT CARE, PATIENT PATHWAY AND SMART APPS Alongside anaesthetic, nursing and physiotherapy


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of the surgery of resurfacing, means the active concerns of many patients of pain and sickness following surgery can be reliably reduced or removed altogether. Early mobilisation and return from hospital are


— this improves circulation, promotes healing and reduces complications. Return to early function promotes a positive attitude and is beneficial to the patient as a whole. Professor Barrett has worked


with developers to produce a bespoke app to guide and assist patients through the rehabil- itation period. It guides the patient through the progression of daily exercises and activities, as well as providing information about each stage of the recovery period. Patients can monitor their progress and achievements on a daily basis and receive valu- able feedback on their activities and goals. In summary, then, many


colleagues,


Professor Barrett has developed a streamlined rapid recovery and mobilisation pathway following partial knee surgery. Advances in anaesthetic tech- niques, and the reduced nature


advances, both in engineering and medicine, have considerably improved the choice and options for knee surgery patients. Te vast majority of specialist knee surgeons will focus on the best choice in discussion with their patients to optimise and continue to improve their quality of life.


encouraged


Professor David Barrett, knee surgeon bioengineer. King Edward VII’s Hospital, Beaumont Street, London W1G 6AA Appointments 023 8077 6877 E: david@professordavidbarrett.co.uk professordavidbarrett.co.uk


“ALONGSIDE HIS COLLEAGUES, PROFESSOR BARRETT HAS DEVELOPED A STREAMLINED RAPID RECOVERY AND MOBILISATION PATHWAY FOLLOWING SURGERY”


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