Testimonials
Testimonials
Mr Jari
I wanted to drop you a line to thank you properly for everything that you did for me.
I have just returned from a week skiing less than a year after you reconstructed my left leg's ACL.
My sport is immensely important to me, and I must admit that there were times during the rehab when I wondered if I would ever get back to full fitness. However despite the odd tumble, I was able to ski without discomfort or reaction, and my knee felt absolutely normal for the whole week. I am also back in the gym and running 10KM without any discomfort (except the sort of discomfort you get running 10KM!).
I cannot thank you enough for your help and assistance in fixing my knee. Your hard work, dedication and excellent and approachable manner made everything as easy as it could be given the nature of my injury. My only concern now is that I have no excuse not to go ball room dancing but it is a small price to pay.
Thank you once again.
Best regards
Tim Buckingham
Partner
DLA Piper UK LLP
Chris Dodd
Dear Mr Jari. You performed an arthroscopy on my knee in November 2007, just before my 57th birthday, following a lifetime of fell-running, mountaineering and running. Before the operation, I thought my sporting life was over. I just wanted you to know that the operation was hugely successful and has helped me to get back to doing most of what I used to be able to do. In particular, cycling helped enormously with rehabilitation after the first six weeks, and in September 2010 I cycled with a friend from Lands End to John O'Groats. Thank you.
Dave Tomkinson - I'm no athlete!
I'm no athlete, just a normal Dad who likes to keep fit, enjoy life and keep up with my very active 12 year old daughter who likes to have a go at most things. When I injured my knee skiing (on holiday with my daughter) it was quite a blow. After a month of taking it easy, I had to accept, this wasn't going to get better on its own.
It was pure luck that I found Mr Jari, a friend of mine knew Mark Humphreys of AIM Physiotherapy (Macclesfield) who had said Mr Jari was the best in the North West. That stroke of luck has made me feel the luckiest patient of all, I have joined the band wagon - Mr Jari really is THE BEST, not just in the North West, I suspect not just in the UK and below is why!
My knee took quite a blow, ligaments stretched, cartilage tears, bones bruised, hamstring torn, muscles in spasm and worst of all, a torn cruciate ligament. I was naive, I had hoped to see Mr Jari one minute, be in theatre the next and back to normal soon after. I didn't like Mr Jari's advice; "Go away, work on the range of movement and get the swelling down." Mr Jari explained why; I went back to AIM Physio who worked hard on my hamstring and gave me exercises to get the best range possible given the injuries. A month later I was ready for an arthroscopy to tidy up the cartilage and check up on the cruciate ligament. Stage 1 completed. I worked hard to get the full range back ready for the acl reconstruction.
Mr Jari took me through the options, always clear, concise, supportive, relaxed and happy to answer any questions. I wanted the best result and did pretty much everything he advised which meant I was ready for the reconstruction within the expected timescales.
I went to the 'pre acl physio' talk which was great in preparing me for Mr Jari's accelerated re-hab
routine, it felt quite daunting, it was going to be hard work, exercises every 2 hours starting straight after the op! It was good to be mentally prepared for what was to come, I'd read the information on Mr Jari's website, the talk reinforced what I'd read and gave me a chance to ask questions. The website was great, there were copies of the re-hab plans, information on the options for acl donor sites etc, excellent reading if you're off work with your feet up.
My acl reconstruction went to plan, the re-hab commenced and there were times when I felt like I wasn't getting there. I had recorded my progress from day 1, a glance back a few days and a reminder to myself that I'd had intrusive surgery, then actually I was making fantastic progress. I was soon back at the gym on the next phase of the re-hab.
Eleven weeks after my op I went on holiday and enjoyed some pretty challenging mountain bike rides, this was quite a turning point, when someone falls off right in front of you, there's no
choice but to make an emergency stop and jump off the bike, confidence in Mr Jari's handiwork growing all the time.
Back home to a new physio programme, stepping up the routine, getting closer and closer to my former fitness and for the first time since my accident my knees and legs actually looked like a pair again!! My daughter's dusting off the activity holiday brochures ready for next year, she's really pleased that Mr Jari has told her I can play badminton soon, thanks Mr J!
Since my accident, there've been a few things that have amazed me:
The number of people who have had similar injuries and how long it took them to recover vs how long it's taken me, I'm virtually back to normal after 4 months compared to between 9 & 12.
Why is this so different? How unfortunate for those that don't see Mr Jari and how lucky am I?
And finally.
Mr Jari is not just a pioneering surgeon; he's also a joy to work with. I respect good direction, when Mr Jari advised me what I needed to do, I did it, and yes it hurt a little along the way.
I felt like I'd lost the summer, I'm now back on form and ready for next season, all thanks to MrJari and his world class team. I'll miss my consultations but I?m looking forward to seeing my daughter's smile when she kicks my butt at badminton.
Mr Jari, thank you for being the best in your field, such a good chap too and good luck in making the Sports Clinic internationally renowned, I've no doubt you'll succeed.
Thanks also to Mark Humphreys of AIM Physio for his hard work and patience, pummelling my hamstring and keeping me on track through the re-hab.
George Richardson
I would like to thank Mr Jari for giving me the freedom back that I had lost due to the problems with my left knee.
He gave me a complete new knee in in February 2010, I had the operation on the Friday morning and I was walking 4 hours after the operation, on the Saturday I walked up and down the corridor and walked up and down 15 stairs , Mr Jari came to see Saturday at 1pm and was so pleased with my progress that he said I could go home Saturday or Sunday but I thought it would be better to wait until Sunday which I did.
I was given numerous pain killers which I did not need to take because I had no pain at all, I was supposed to get 6 physiotherapy session but I recovered so fast that I only had 3 session.
Before I had the operation I asked Mr jari when I would be able to play golf again he told me it would be 6 weeks I was playing golf 19 days after the operation which is all down to the expertise of Mr Jari.
I would like to thank Mr Jari for giving me my life back. I do need my right knee done which he is going to do in November and I am not worried about it I now know that I am in the best hands you could ask for.
Many thanks
George Richardson
David Edwards
Having returned recently from my holiday I wanted to thank you for your skills and consideration.Thanks to the injection you administered during my appointment on 7 June I was able to enjoy walking again. The relief from the ?Baker?s Cyst? seemed miraculous, in fact the only pain I still experience in my knee is arthritic.I can only say you made an immeasurable difference to the enjoyment of my holiday.
James Lappin
Partner, Halliwells Solicitors LLP
Dear Dr Jari,
You performed an ACL replacement on my right knee in December 2006. You may recall that I was very committed to my physio and rehab generally and made a speedy recovery. The reason for writing is that I wanted to let you know that I completed the London Marathon in April of this year in 3 hours 30 minutes and more recently, the Manchester 10k in 39 minutes 7 seconds. I am proud of both achievements. I have not played football since the operation (which is how I snapped my cruciate in the first place) but this has been a personal decision to try to avoid a recurrence and to ensure that I able to play golf, tennis, squash and keep fit through running and the gym. I wanted to drop you a line to say thank you very much. I hope you and your family are well.
Thanks again.
Louise Withnall-Brown
Advanced Musculoskeletal Practitioner/ Physiotherapist England U21 netball team
I have had the pleasure of working with Mr Jari for the last 6 years, both in the NHS, private practice and elite sport.
Mr Jari has a unique approach to orthopaedic medicine and it is refreshing to work with a consultant who is pro-active in both the pre-operative and post-operative rehabilitation of his patients / athletes.
We developed the rehabilitation programme together for the contra-lateral ACL procedures that Mr Jari does routinely now and I have always found him approachable and dynamic.
I have treated a significant number of patients/athletes who have had their lower limb surgery performed by Mr Jari. I find that patients/athletes achieve a great outcome and are able to return to their sport or day to day work with minimal problems and in a much quicker time frame than what they expected.
John Foy
Dear Mr Jari,
I just wanted to drop you a line to say a huge thank you for your stunning expertise!
You operated on me just over 12 months ago. I had an ACL Reconstruction. I recovered faster than anybody I have ever heard about on any ACL Internet forum and I am now back to playing semi-pro football and doing everything I used to be able to do. It is all thanks to you.
You are an amazing professional with super human skill and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the care and attention to detail you put into my knee.
Thank you Mr Jari.
Gareth Kershaw BSc (Hons), MCSP, SRP, MSOM
Senior Physiotherapist Hyde Physiotherapy Centre
Over the last 5months I have had the opportunity to experience both sides of having anteriorcruciate ligament surgery, both as a patient and a therapist. Having ruptured my right ACL playingfootball some months ago there was no doubt as to whom I wanted to carry out myreconstructive surgery. In thephysio world Mr Jari is highly regarded quite simply as one of the bestsurgeons around. His surgery andaccelerated rehab programmes are second to none.
As a physio Ihave guided many patients through their own ACL rehab, many with theaspirations of returning to full sporting activity, just like myself. Due to Mr Jaris excellent care andguidance I had regained full movement in my knee after 5 weeks, and full musclestrength after 2 months. I wasable to start running again after 2 months and football training after just 4 months.
From the verybeginning I have had complete trust and confidence in Mr Jaris approach to ACLsurgery, his professional and direct manner instills even more confidence, Icannot thank him and his team enough for their care and attention before,during and after my surgery. He isan outstanding surgeon with my highest recommendation.
Nick Syrett
Physiotherapy Manager- City Physio, Manchester
It has been a pleasure and an honour to develop a productive and close working relationship over the past 5 years. Sanjiv is an ambitious, cutting edge surgeon with a modern approach to orthopaedic surgery. He has an attentive, thorough and direct patient manner. Sanjiv makes himself available when others cant and most importantly, his surgery holds up every time under intense sporting rehabilitation. If required to seek his opinion, I wouldnt hesitate.
Duncan Ogilvie
Professional Basketball player and England International
Being a professional basketball player and athlete, injures are to be expected, but given that this is my profession its very important to limit and recover as quickly as possible from them. Following my 3rd serious knee injury a few years ago i was told by several consultants that i should pursue another career and look at other opportunities that would not put strain and stress on my knees. This news came as a great shock and disappointment to me. I looked to find 2nd and even 3rd opinions, and this is when i had the good fortune to contact Mr Jari. During our consultations and examinations he was upfront and honest and gave me several options that I could chose from. I was very impressed with his demeanour and professionalism, and I felt exceptionally confident in him as a surgeon. Following the work and follow up work that Mr. Jari has performed on my knees i have totally recovered from my previous knee injuries and have spent the last 2 years of my career playing at my highest level in the Spanish professional basketball league. I can whole heartedly say that had I not have met Mr. Jari i would not be playing professional basketball right now. He still continues to keep in contact and always makes himself available to me for any help or questions that I may have. I have already recommended his services to other athletes, who have also had great results working with him and i wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to any other person looking to recover from a lower limb injury or problem.
Victoria Clancy
Cubian Resident
I was recommended Mr Jari by a family member, who had dealings with him in the past. Within a couple of days of contacting Mr Jaris' secretary, I had an appointment. I found Mr Jari to be approachable, friendly and very professional. I had consultations, MRI scan, arthroscopy and physio within 6 weeks of my first appointment. My knee problem has now been resolved and I am very happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend anyone seeking information on knee problems, to contact Mr Jari. I would also like to add, that Mr Jaris' secretary was very helpful and prompt in arranging appointments to suit my needs. For this I thank her. I can now fly back to Cuba with the knowledge, that should I need any future help, I know I can feel confident in contacting the kneedoc.
Barbara Short (aka "Bionic Barbara" - in her school)
School Teacher
In November 2007, because of osteoarthritis, Mr Jari replaced my left knee. I was up and about the next day with the Physio and all the appalling pain had completely gone. My recovery was very quick and from the first week I really didn't need crutches. Within 6 weeks I was back to driving, walking my dog and I returned to work. All of this pain free. My right knee is now deteroriating and I only hope that Mr Jari is available when the time comes for replacement because I would not even consider going to anyone else.
Gary Chapman
Just to say, a big thanks to Mr Jari for all your help in getting round in one piece (ran The New York Marathon). I made it in 4hrs 46mins which was OK considering my problems! Merry xmas and happy new year to you all.
Sam Mikkelsen
I was referred to Mr Jari in 2005 for an ACL reconstruction operation. From initial consultation through to the procedure and after care Mr Jari and his team were extremely communicative and professional. I received excellent pre- and post-operation support including physiotherapy and after treatment. I am glad to say that after having an extremely weak knee that gave me constant problems, I am now fully recovered and able to exercise on a regular basis and back to playing football on a weekly basis also. I would recommend Mr Jari and his team to anybody looking to recover from this injury and play or exercise regularly to a decent level again.
Hugh J Preacher
European Regional Director for a computer services corporation
After following disastrous advice from another surgeon to do nothing, I was fortunate to be referred to Mr Jari nearly 75 days after my breaking my fifth metatarsal while jogging. At the time, given the nature of the non-joined break and pain, I was still unable to walk normally and had dramatically restricted my work, travel and personal activities. After examination Mr Jari explained very clearly how surgery was indicated if I were to return to the level of activity I have been used to. I had the "reconstructive" surgery on 7 October and after 60 days weight free, he released me to walk in early December and on 30 March, he released me all together.
Given the appearance of the fracture in October, I was astounded that the surgery had the result of allowing me meet all of my recovery objectives; to walk again; to get to Edinburgh for Hogmanay (ninety days from surgery!); and return to normal work and exercise.
Throughout my treatment I found Mr Jari to be open and direct. While he considers factors as age, weight and so forth, Mr Jari's approach to treatment also considers the recovery objectives of the patient. He is very approachable and takes the time to listen and answer questions so you understand what you are facing. His demeanour led me to have a high level of confidence in him and the surgical procedure, a confidence that was well deserved. Other than the fact that I would rather not have broken my foot in the first place; meeting, interacting with and being treated by Mr Jari has been a personally rewarding experience. He has my respect and strongest recommendation.
Lauren Yates Bsc (Hons) MSCP SRP
Head Physiotherapist Leigh Centurions Super League Club 2004/5
We had a range of knee problems through the season and I worked closely with Mr Jari and a number of players. He always established a good relationship with each player and was enthusiastic and positive about the rehab and the overall outcome of surgery. I found him to be very approachable and felt that his support was always there if required. All procedures were explained to the players and they were able to ask questions and not feel confused by the technical terms. The players and I were always confident every step of the way in his care. A truly great service, thank you for all you did.
Kim Crossman
Physiotherapist
It has been a pleasure working with the Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic, who nurture an environment within which knowledge is shared and an easy rapport between surgeon and physio is encouraged. This teamwork not only makes clinical work all the more stimulating and enjoyable, but facilitates an optimal recovery for the patient.
As a physiotherapist used to dealing with post-operative rehab of conventional anterior-cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, I was initially taken-aback by the protocol of accelerated return to activity proposed by Mr Jari's ACL reconstructions. I wanted to know more, and I was pleasantly surprised by how approachable Mr Jari is. We discussed the physiological rationale and he arranged for me to watch the procedure in theatre. I know being able to witness the strength and stability of the graft, and watch the precision and skill with which this operation was performed, gave me the confidence to implement this ambitious rehab regime. I have been amazed with the results to date. The last patient I referred to Mr Jari went skiing just 8 weeks post-operatively, sans knee brace of any sort, quite successfully! I feel this case warrants a post-script along the lines of 'we do not recommend this under normal circumstances' as this person was an exceptionally compliant individual who was well motivated to succeed. Nonetheless, the standards of ACL reconstruction have been raised.
Nichola Twohig
Defence. Manchester City Ladies FC
After I broke my arm the hospital put me in a cast - I was devastated - as I knew I would not be able to play for at least 6 weeks, meaning I would miss out on some of the season's most important matches. Luckily I was the good hands of the Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic where my surgeon [Mr Sanjiv Jari] re-exrayed me and altered my treatment to a playing cast to make sure I was back training within a couple of days meaning I was back playing on the field within just 2 weeks!
Gillian Rawlinson BSc(hons) MSc MCSP SRP.
England Netball U21 squad physiotherapist
As the physiotherapist for the England u21 netball squad, I have come across a variety of injuries, with ACL tears being one of the most common. Over the past 2 years there have been six ACL tears among England's elite netball players. These have been managed with a variety of surgical approaches with varying degrees of success, in terms of length of time to return to sport and overall outcome.
The most successful outcome was achieved by a player who suffered an ACL tear whilst playing. She was seen by Mr Sanjiv Jari (MSMC), who confirmed the diagnosis at her first consultation. Following physiotherapy pre-habilitation to regain good knee range of movement and function, she underwent an ipsilateral patellar tendon ACL reconstruction by Mr Jari. Immediately after surgery (starting on the day of her operation), she commenced Mr Jari's aggressive accelerated rehabilitation protocol under my supervision.
Her outcome was excellent. She started ball drills and shooting practice at 4 weeks post surgery. She returned to training at eight weeks and returned to full, competitive matchplay at four months post-op. She continues one year later to have an excellent outcome with no pain or instability and a great future with England netball.
John Simpson
Dear Mr Jari
Thank you for the recent treatment you gave me for my arthritic knee. I was a regular
attendee at the Gym, fourlfive times a week, and however in January 2011 I had to have an
arthroscopy operation to both my knees, carried out elsewhere, to repair torn cartilages,
Unfortunately, this only served to make the knee conditions worse, especially the right knee
and it made walking any distance, quite painful. I was advised; by the surgeon who had
carried out my opera tion to have a knee replacement, which would have taken a number of
weeks out of my life at an awkward time.
I came to see you for a second opinion and you advised that whilst generally the replacement
knee operation could be a success, of this there is no guarantee and that managing the
condition should be tried first with the possibility of having the knee replacement at a later
date if necessary.
The management programme you advised included Ostenil injections, muscle strengthening,
leg exercises and physiotherapy to straighten the knee and to enable me to walk with a
'straight' leg - all simple things, but not obvious and quite difficult with the condition. This has
made improvements and walking has been made easier and negated the immediate need for
the operation. This has allowed me to get on immediately with a busy life and I am pleased to
say, back at the gym four times a week, albeit on a lighter programme.
No doubt at some time in the future I may need to return for the operation but in the interim
period life goes on much as usual.
John Simpson
24 Oct 2011
Last Updated (Saturday, 05 November 2011 11:52)
