SVEN PUTNIS
Consultant Knee Surgeon
MB ChB FRCS (Orth)
SPECIALIST KNEE CARE DESIGNED TO GET YOU BACK TO THE ACTIVITIES YOU LOVE IN LIFE
I am a fellowship trained Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant Knee Surgeon based in Bristol. I have a specialist elective practice exclusively in knee surgery. My aim is to ensure that no matter what knee problem you have, I provide individual expertise. You will get rapid access to investigations and diagnosis, a full and easy to understand explanation, and a shared-decision on your care
EVIDENCE-BASED CARE FOR THE BEST INNOVATIONS
I want you to recover as quickly as possible from your knee. It is vital that injuries are diagnosed and treated effectively from the start. This will impact your ability to return to work and sport.
To ensure that you receive the best possible treatment individual to you, I will use the most recent research and innovations. I am a member of national and international specialist knee societies. By attending and presenting at these conferences I see where the innovations are happening.
I review for major scientific journals and have written over 60 research articles and book chapters. A full list of publications can be found here.
This is knowledge which I will pass on to you, fully explaining and optimising your treatment.
The best outcomes are achieved when knee problems are identified and managed early.
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY
The minimally invasive ‘keyhole’ access to the knee joint using 5mm incisions
ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) RECONSTRUCTION
The most commonly injured ligament controls knee rotation
MENISCAL REPAIR
Tears are common and preservation optimises current and future function
PATELLA STABILISATION
Dislocations may have complex causes that require evaluation and individualised surgical plans
CARTILAGE REGENERATION
Ranging from arthroscopic approaches to transplant
REALIGNMENT OSTEOTOMY
Changing the position of the knee to protect cartilage
PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
Maintaining the healthy parts of the knee joint for optimal function
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
The fully damaged joint is replaced matching the individual pre-arthritic position of the knee
REVISION KNEE REPLACEMENT
A specialist opinion for exchanging a knee replacement that has lost optimal function
ROBOTICALLY-GUIDED SURGERY
State of the art pre-op planning and surgical delivery
KNEE INJECTIONS & ARTHROSAMID
Break-through pain and long-lasting effects
NON-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT
It is important to ensure that acute knee symptoms are given enough time to recover.
LOCATIONS
I am based in Bristol with a private practice at Spire Bristol Hospital and Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital. You can directly CONTACT my secretary at either site.
My NHS practice is at Bristol Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust, and the Avon Orthopaedic Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust.
