Patient Guides

Hips and knees, explained.

Clear, honest guides from Mr Kumar covering a breadth of topics, from advances in robotic surgery and the cost of private care, to the small changes in diet and lifestyle that keep you active. Written to help you move and live better.

The three questions to ask your surgeon before a knee replacement

Patient Guides

The three questions consultant surgeon Mr Kumar believes every patient should ask before going ahead with joint replacement surgery.

Why robotic surgery is better

Robotic Surgery

How Mako precision joint replacement works, and why it can mean a more accurate fit and a faster recovery.

How much does a hip replacement cost?

Costs & Self-Pay

Transparent private costs and faster access to hip and knee surgery across Greater Manchester and Cheshire.

Steroid injection did nothing? Here is why

Injections

Why a steroid injection sometimes fails to ease joint pain, and what your options are next.

NHS or private joint surgery: which is better?

Private Care

An honest look at waiting times, choice and cost when deciding between NHS and private surgery.

What is PRP, and how does it work?

Injections

How platelet-rich plasma injections work, what the evidence shows, and who they may help.

Supplements or diet: what helps your joints?

Lifestyle

What really helps joint pain: a clear look at supplements, diet and where to focus your effort.

What is hip osteoarthritis?

Hip

The symptoms, causes and stages of hip osteoarthritis, and when to consider treatment.

What is causing your knee pain?

Knee

The common causes of knee pain, from wear and tear to cartilage and ligament problems.

More guides are on the way. Follow @mrkumarhipknee for the latest.

Your next step

Have a question about your hip or knee?

Book a consultation with Mr Kumar. Appointments are available at multiple locations across Greater Manchester and Cheshire, at a time and place that suits you.

Book a Consultation Call 07585 064 963