Testimonials

Gary Wilson

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

Gary Wilson

Melanie Charnley

Following severe pain in my foot , I went to see Professor Jari earlier this year. I found him sympathetic and caring with regard my problems , which were preventing me from being able to walk. He arranged a scan and X rays and, as a result, gave a full diagnosis and authorised treatment . I felt confident he was always doing his best to alleviate my painful condition. I would be very happy to see him again should the tendonitis and arthiritis worsen again.

Melanie Charnley

Lynda Downie

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

Lynda Downie

Elsie, Jeff, Sue and ‘the family’

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”.

Elsie, Jeff, Sue and ‘the family’

Professor George Baxter

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!

Professor George Baxter

Jane Barlow

First let me say thank you for your letter. Mr Jari, as I know him was wonderful. On my first meeting with him I found him to be very approachable and he made me feel so at ease, regarding the operation. He explained everything to me and answered all my questions, even if some of them might have not been relevant to what I was having done. On the day of my operation he came to make sure I was happy with what was going to be done. After the operation, he was there again, checking that I had been made as comfortable as possible. At my six weeks check up he noticed I was walking a lot better and I can say that I am now doing things that I have not be able to do in the last 10 years. I told Mr Jari he was my hero and I am looking forward to seeing him in July. I must state that he gave me a print out of exactly what he had done during my operation. I would just like to say thank you Mr Jari for your time and patience, it was really appreciated and I came away from the Oaklands Hospital very happy with the comments you had made. Good luck to you in the future and keep up your good work.

Jane Barlow

Sylvia McDowell

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.

Sylvia McDowell

Gillian Spencer

In November last year I needed surgery to repair a torn cartilage following a sporting injury. Since both my work and leisure involve being highly active it was vital that I find the best surgeon . My research led me to Mr Jari because everyone told me he was the best knee man around !! I was not in any way disappointed .At my first consultation Mr Jari put me at ease totally and has left me with the tiniest of tiny scars following the procedure despite there being plenty of wear and tear to sort out as well in my knee. Post operative I followed all his advice and that of his team and have returned to full range of movement and activity as before my injury. I would highly recommend Mr Jari to anyone requiring knee surgery

Gillian Spencer

Jennifer Massey

Professor Sanjiv Jari operated on my knee in Sept. I had already had one knee replacement some 10 years ago but the left knee was now so bad that walking was virtually impossible. Since the operation in Sept. I am now walking totally without pain, am cycling 4.5 kms every day and still doing the exercises twice a day. It has given me a new lease of life and I couldn’t feel better. As far as I am concerned it is a miracle although Prof. Jari said it was my hard work that did it. The feeling is mutual. Many thanks Prof.

Jennifer Massey

Deborah Barrett

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.

Deborah Barrett