Testimonials

6 months on I still get the odd ache which I expect. My recovery was very smooth with no real setbacks along the way and I think a massive part of this is professor Jari’s all-round approach. It was noticeable professor Jari had done a lot of extra work to research the quickest and safest way to return to sport and his knowledge was always re-assuring.

Thanks to Professor Jari and Jill the physio at the spire Manchester. (August 2016)

During my stay, my right knee was replaced as agreed. After the operation, I came round to the care of the wonderful staff who medicated me as instructed. I had a knee bending machine (probably got a proper name) in the bed, pressure cuffs on my calves and a routine of exercises as provided by attentive physio staff. The same day I was up on my leg on a frame and the following day, tackled the stairs on crutches.

Prof. Jari came to see me to make sure all had gone as intended. Nursing staff were excellent in manner and care and during my stay, I elicited from them that Prof. Jari’s patients usually recovered more quickly and exited hospital more quickly than others. I know that Prof. Jari is an expert, this is the second time for me in his care.

He is straightforward in his manner, explaining things in detail and in my case patiently answering questions, he is realistic and obviously very experienced but moreover, he is a really nice bloke. I will not hesitate to recommend him to others. Only eight weeks on and back at the gym and in the pool getting stronger. Thanks, I mean it.

(December 2016)

I had suffered with pain in my left knee since a biking accident in 2015. I had injections in early 2016 this helped for about a week.
I recently had an arthroscopy and repair of a tendon by Prof. Jari. I cannot believe how this has given me my life back. I am a staff nurse working 12 hour shifts, this was agony before the surgery. Now I am back to my normal self, taking my grandchildren on long walks which they love on my days off. Prof. Jari is such a down to earth person. I felt very comfortable the first time I met him and knew that I was in good hands for my surgery.
I would recommend Prof. Jari to my family and friends with the knowledge that they are in great hands. (August 2016)

Professor Jari had been recommended to me by a family friend who had bilateral knee replacements, with a marvellous outcome after suffering for many years.
On my first appointment Professor Jari explained knee replacement surgery to me in great detail. I decided that a knee replacement would be the best way forward for me. On a further appointment Professor Jari gave me his reassurance before signing the consent form. I am extremely delighted with the outcome of my surgery. The aftercare I found to be excellent. The physiotherapy team were very good and at one point mentioned that Professor Jari’s patients always do very well. I am extremely delighted with my replacement knee surgery. At follow-up appointments, I always found Professor Jari to be very professional, with a charming manner at all times.
Professor Jari’s team are so courteous and his Practice Manager, Claire is a very pleasant and helpful lady.

I would like to thank you for your recent attention to repair a complex meniscus tear.  From my initial consultation, through surgery and rehabilitation to my final visit to your clinic, I have been absolutely delighted with the professionalism, care and consideration shown by you and your team.At each stage, you provided clarity and realism which enabled me to make appropriate choices regarding my treatment.  The surgery itself proceeded exactly to plan with very little discomfort or inconvenience.  Incredibly, the first thing I noticed was the complete absence of the knee pain I had been suffering for almost two years. Within a couple of hours of surgery I was walking with the aid of crutches; within the space of a couple of days I had dispensed with crutches; after only one week I was driving and able to carry out routine day to day tasks without difficulty – not bad for a sixty three year old!  Two months on, I can describe the overall result in one word …… incredible! I’m now building up on the walking and expect to be fit to tackle the great outdoors again in Spring.

With kind regards and much appreciation of your skill and expertise. January 2015

After recovering and getting the all clear for bowel cancer , I discovered I was still housebound  due to a torn knee cartilage.
I was unable to leave the house without family help as my knee would regularly lock and my regular swimming stopped along with any independence I had vanished.
A simple shopping trip couldn’t be done without my daughters assistance.
On  23rd July Professor Jari operated on my torn cartilage which was a huge success and after one week I was walking around without the use of a walking stick.
Within 6 weeks  now free of pain I am back swimming, actioning my daily walks and have gained my full independence back.
I am extremely grateful to Professor Jari who I call “my miracle man” and the caring attitude of all the staff at the Oaklands Hospital.
I have recommended Professor Jari to several  of my friends who are suffering with knee problems.

Thank you for giving me my Independence back.
A very grateful patient

It was with some trepidation that I went for my first appointment with Professor Sanjiv Jari. I need not have worried.  Such a kind and courteous man, who spent a lot of time explaining what a knee replacement operation entailed.  On every further visit I received the same reassurance.  The operation went well and his wonderful CPM machine made all the difference to my recovery, (I had previously had a knee replacement operation 12 years ago).  His follow up visits were much appreciated and future check-up visits will, I am sure, be met by his charming and courteous manner.

His Practice Manager, Claire, was more than helpful and I think he is lucky to have her.

Having played Judo, Roller Hockey and Rugby over the last 10 years with a recurring knee problem, persevering with the pain, and sometimes locking up, or even giving way we knew it was time to get it sorted out, Having Bupa family insurance and spoke to them about seeing a specialist in this field of surgery.

Professor Jari assessed my 15 year old son Luke, and from the MRI scan and hands on evaluation expertly diagnosed the problem with his knee, he needed an Arthroscopy for a torn Meniscus cartilage in November 2013 at the Bridgewater Hospital, and then a 2nd operation in April this year at the Oakland’s Hospital to reconstruct his ACL, I thought the worst this would be the end of his sporting activates, But the way Professor Jari explained everything about the operation and the problems with Luke only being 15 and still growing and the processes and with the right post-operative treatment, gave me and Luke the trust and confidence that a return to club rugby was possible, it’s so hard watching your team in a county final from the sidelines.

Three Months on he’s now is back in the Gym, pre season weight training with the team 3 times a week slowly getting back to full fitness, but looking good, no pain or problems, now working on his speed and agility and looking forward to playing full contact again in October 2014.

I have to express a big thanks to Professor Jari for his brilliant surgical skills, and Claire for arranging appointments etc, plus the care and support from both hospitals;
Many thanks again

I was referred to Professor Jari, unable to walk far due to constant pain.  After knee replacement surgery on both knees, I am able to enjoy walking again pain free.

Thank you

You can read the very many experiences, words of gratitude and best wishes on the website and if you are still undecided, then please read below and it might help you in making a decision.

Imagine at the age of 82 years waking up through the night and every morning to such intense knee pain that you can hardly get out of bed, function through the day and are unable to take part in activities with family and friends.   Quality of life is getting worse. You’ve had trips to the G.P., knowing it’s all linked to age and general wear and tear, you take anti-inflammatory tablets, have had cortisone injections and courses of physiotherapy. You think at the grand age of 82 that there is no light at the end of the tunnel and it’s ‘your lot’ to put up with the constant pain.

Then please, think again!

I did a little research and found ‘The Knee Doc’ and six months later, after Professor Jari performed a knee replacement, my Mother is fully recovered and mobile again, and it’s wonderful to see. We  cannot thank Claire, Prof. Jari’s Practice Manager, enough for explaining our options which led us to asking our G.P. to refer Mum to Prof. Jari as an NHS patient.  The G.P. acted swiftly and Claire organised a speedy consultation.

Prof. Jari was very attentive and thorough and put Mum totally at ease whilst fully explaining the cause of the pain and how orthopaedic surgery could help.  In January 2014 Prof. Jari performed surgery at The Spire Hospital. The staff were caring and considerate and with Mum’s determination and family assistance in maintaining her exercise programme, as well as the excellent physiotherapy after care she received, we are pleased to say that she has now made a full recovery.

As  a family we had complete trust and confidence in Prof. Jari’s approach to surgery and the assurances that, even at the tender age of 82, he could make a real difference to Mum’s life.  We cannot thank him and his team enough for their care and attention, before, during and after surgery.

Prof. Jari and Claire – “we thank you”.

I  have a history of problems with my right knee following a lifetime of playing football, rugby , badminton, squash  and running marathons (one knee arthroscopy 1994 for a torn meniscus and a second in 1999 for damage caused by a mis-tracking patella)  . Since the second knee operation I have managed flair ups of pain and swelling by the usual methods, but in December 2013 I woke one morning in considerable pain following a game of squash the previous day. Over a few days this got worse such that I couldn’t walk properly. A visit to my GP followed and she agreed that I could have another torn meniscus. Waiting times for NHS treatment are about 4 months to consultation in my area (and then wait for a scan and a further wait for any operation ) and I was very keen to get help from an expert . Fortunately I have private health insurance through BUPA and I did some research and decided to visit Prof Jari. I very quickly got an appointment to see him and he diagnosed a torn meniscus to be confirmed by an MRI scan. I arranged this within a  few days and very helpfully, Claire , Prof Jari’s practice manager , was able to provisionally book me in for surgery if the scan suggested I needed it. The scan confirmed the diagnosis and I had surgery within a few weeks at Oaklands in Salford. Prof. Jari was very helpful in explaining what would happen pre-op and the hospital stay was excellent , in and out in a few hours.

Post –op pain management and care was fantastic with a good mix of drugs, physiotherapy and a cooling pressure cuff.

After my previous two arthroscopies I had significant bleeding, bruising  and swelling. This time my wife said she didn’t believe I had had  surgery because all I had were a few small incisions! The acute pain in my knee was gone and much of the continual aching I had learned to live with too – Prof Jari having sorted the tear out and smoothed out my cartilage. I will always have an arthritic knee but this operation allowed me to manage this from a good start and hopefully with exercise and good sense I will not need a knee replacement. If I do however , I will not hesitate to come back to Prof. Jari – he is a very easy person to deal with, very straightforward and good humoured but, most of all , he has  demonstrated the technical skill to sort my knee out which after all is what I wanted him to do !

The team around him are also excellent- BUPA were very easy to deal with and Claire was very efficient and helpful. All in all, as much as these things can be, it was a pleasant experience!

After suffering severe knee pain and mobility problems for several years I feel very fortunate to have had a consultation with Professor Jari.
From day one he showed great respect and understanding of my problem and his care was, without doubt, excellent.
I am pleased to say that after having a full knee replacement I am now enjoying a new lease of life.   In no time at all I was out of pain and walking without any aids.   I still do the exercises,  as advised, and I am absolutely delighted with my progress since having the operation.  I just wish I had consulted Professor Jari sooner.
So thank you Professor for giving the me a better quality of life.

I am so very happy with the outcome of the operation that Mr Jari performed. I was in so much pain in my right knee, caused by Arthritis.
I had my knee replacement in July, and I was up the next day, and on my way home by the third day. I was soon up and walking around with crutches, with no pain any more. Within days I was doing longer walks, and soon was without the crutches. I am now starting with Arthritis in the other knee and if it gets worse I will not hesitate to contact Mr Jari, to seek treatment. i will be recommending Mr Jari to anyone I know with knee problems. I am so thankful for the confidence and peace of mind he has given me, and I am pain free.

As a 61 year old who has had a worsening knee condition for 7 years or more, with decreasing mobility, it was decided by myself and Professor Jari that a total knee joint replacement would be in my best interests.
All risks and what benefits I could reasonably expect from the replacement were explained and I was booked in at the Spire Hospital at Whalley Range for the procedure by Professor Jari.
The whole process, from start to finish was as promised, with not one problem encountered.  I was out of hospital and mobile in 3 days, albeit on crutches and now, 12 weeks on I am fully mobile with full flexibility and extension of the operated knee.  I can walk comfortably, with more improvement to come, as my strength builds.
This operation has given me a new lease of life and has far exceeded my expectations, with very little pain, improving my quality of life no end.
As echoed by my Physiotherapist, a very fine piece of work by Professor Jari. January 2014

My name is Catherine and I’m 84 years of age.

On 15th December 2015 at The Oaklands Hospital Salford, Professor Jari performed surgery to replace my arthritic knee with a new tungsten joint. I had previously suffered for years with pain and had earlier had an arthroscopy on the same knee as well as pain killing injections for short term relief.

When I arrived at the Oakiands that morning, I was soon put at ease by the kind staff who prepared me for my operation.

I woke after the procedure and I was in bed and my leg was being gently exercised by a machine flexing it slowly to and fro, instantly improving the mobility of my new knee joint. I had no pain, just a little discomfort and I thought that I must have been given Morphine.

The physiotherapist came to see me the morning after my operation to begin my rehabilitation and he came again before I was discharged and explained to me which exercises I needed to do to help my recovery. He gave me a handbook with all the exercises in it. This little booklet was never far from me during the following days and weeks, I was aware that the exercises were very important, and I did my best to adhere to the programme as much as I could. My family made me rest and cared for me during the following couple of weeks and my pain relief was two paracetamol but only when necessary.

I was seen by the physiotherapist on the 26th January and he said I was doing very well and to keep up with my exercises, I was still using my crutches then. One month later I went to the physio again, using a stick this time, and was told that I did not need to go again. I went to see Professor Jari for the first time since the operation also on the 26th January, immediately after my first physiotherapy appointment and he was very satisfied with my progress and said he would see me again in six weeks time and to keep up with my exercises.

After another six weeks I returned and this time Professor Jari was delighted with my continued progress and how well my replacement knee had settled, he said I did not need to go to see him again. He also told me my leg would continue to improve over the next 12 months and to do some resistance exercises to help the improvement.

I would like to thank Professor Jari and his team at The Oaklands Hospital for their dedication to their profession and congratulate them on the success they have in helping fellow human beings, like me, to become pain free.

Thank you so much and long may your success continue.
June 2016