Patient Testimonials
Bradley Paine DOB 22/04/1963
Railway Engineer London underground
Double level left knee osteotomy
I first had a problem with my left knee in 2008/9 when I had a slip on an escalator at work while carrying some heavy equipment. I attended Whipps Cross hospital which resulted in me having an Arthroscopy after which I was told that I had little to no medial meniscus and that I would have to live with the discomfort and possibly have a knee replacement sometime in the future.I was advised not to do any impact exercise.For the next ten years my knee deteriorated over time, I gained weight as I found it harder to do any exercise and eventually, I found it hard to walk for anything longer than half an hour without having to take the weight off my feet. Work became impossible to continue considering the heavy manual work I must carry out. I was referred to Mr Chatoo in July 2019 which resulted to me having my operation in February 2020.I found the recovery slow after my operation and probably didn’t fully understand what a long road it would be.I started zoom appointments in July with Neil Cheek from Pinehill Hospital and was given a program to assist my recovery.Through hard work on my behalf and the support from Neil I started to make great improvements.I returned work September 2020 on light duties and had a gradual return to normal work.I have done a lot of walking averaging 11,000 steps a day over the last 18 months and have returned to the gym where I’m able to put in a lot more effort. I have taken up mountain biking and can often be seen over the Chiltern hills!This has resulted in me losing over 3 stone in weight.This operation has totally changed my life, I now look forward to my impending retirement, not to put my feet up but to continue my newfound enjoyment of walking, cycling and just being able to get around without any pain.I can’t thank everyone enough who has been involved in my treatment.Mr Chatoo thank you for everything you have done for me.
Regards
Bradley
Sarah Badis
Being told at age 51 that I had grade 4 osteoarthritis in my right knee and early osteoarthritis in my left knee was crushing, especially for someone working in catering who led an active life. My first surgery under Mr Chatoo in 2019 was a double osteotomy on my right leg which was very successful and which allowed me to eventually start taking the dog on long walks again and get back into the kitchen. Prior to the surgery I was on crutches the majority of the time and was unwillingly to go out in case my knee gave way.
In April 2022 I had my second surgery, a single osteotomy this time, on my left knee. This again was a complete success and my life is pretty much pain free now and back where it was before the arthritis reared it’s head.
For anyone who is in the position of having to decide whether to have an osteotomy, I would certainly recommend electing for the procedure. It’s made such a difference to my life. I would also whole heartedly recommend Mr Chatoo. From my first appointment through to being discharged I knew exactly what was going on at all times and felt I was in safe, experienced hands.
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Kind regards
Sarah Badi
When I first met Mr Chatoo, I fully expected to be told I would need a knee replacement, which I wanted to avoid at all cost due to my very active lifestyle.
He listened to me, took into account what I had been able to do, and what activity I wanted to be able to do in the future. I have been reassured and impressed by his attention to detail, incredible skill & confidence that he could effectively achieve a good outcome for me with an HTO. This was something I had not thought would be possible, certainly not at my age, however Mr Chatoo saw me for my physiological age not my chronological age which was a huge relief and very reassuring.
Throughout my journey from first assessment, to surgery and then regular follow ups I have been more than happy with Mr Chatoo, All the way through he has been kind, listened and treated me extremely well.
I am impressed and pleased with the final outcome, leading a life I was not sure I would ever be able to have again. Thank you.
“Not all heroes wear capes”
Julia
Good afternoon Mr Chatoo,
I hope you are well and all is good with you.
It was the two year anniversary of having my metal plates removed a couple of days ago and I really wanted to let you know how things were going.
This morning I ran a 5km lifetime PB, it’s taken me a long time to build up but I am now running regularly again with no pain.
A couple of months ago my husband and I completed the Chiltern Three Peaks challenge – 19 hilly miles of walking, and we are planning to do the Yorkshire Three Peaks next.
I am back to doing Pilates, yoga, cycling, running and weight lifting regularly – all the things I love to do. It’s been a long process to get comfortable with it all but I’m in a really good place with it now and enjoying being active again. Last year I lost 2 stone in weight as a result of my increased activity.
So I just wanted to thank you again for giving me back my freedom to do the things I love, I will always be grateful for your hard work in fixing my knees!
Thank you and best regards,
Alison Calvert
John Walesh
In 2020 I was given Mr Chatoo’s name as a surgeon to contact regards a deteriorating knee problems I was suffering from. To put it in context it was as a result of an old sports injury that over the years had progressed to the poinhere it was impacting on relatively normal activities, even going for a short walk with my wife resulted in significant discomfort.
After my initial consultation with Mr Chatoo and some imaging of my knees and then further discussion I elected to have a double osteotomy procedure carried out. I am now 12 mths down the line and I can truly say that the surgery has had a transformational and positive effect on me and my families quality of life. The whole process from the initial consultation to the post op follow ups and physio were all very well organised and I always felt that I was in safe and professional hands.
Dear Mr Chatoo
When I limped into your consulting room for the first visit, I thought my skiing days were over, as walking was very painful, and I was in pain all the time. As a 67 year old, going on 68, I can now continue working, walking the dog with no problem, still play with the band, with all the loading and unloading of equipment that that entails and of course get back to skiing. I now suffer no pain from my knee at all, movement and bending it, is very good and it has changed my life and got me back to “normal”. I can’t thank you enough.
The video was taken in the Spanish resort of Baqueira Beret, in the Pyrenees, this February. I also skied last year. In two weeks, I am heading off to Canada for some off-piste skiing. Once again, thank you for all you have done for me.
Peter Robinson
