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Knee Health & Surgery Blog

Expert insights, treatment updates, and evidence-based advice from Sven Putnis.

  • Research
  • 9 min read

National Joint Registry Results: What Do They Mean and Why Should You Care?

Discover the importance of the National Joint Registry and how it informs your joint replacement surgery outcomes with Mr Sven Putnis.

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  • Treatment
  • 8 min read

Unicompartmental Knee Replacement for Patients Over 80: Is It Safe?

Medial knee osteoarthritis affects many older adults. If you’re over 80 considering knee surgery, you may worry whether age makes you unsuitable — recent research proves this concern is unfounded.

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  • Research
  • 8 min read

Reaching H-Index 25: Why Research Excellence Matters for Your Orthopaedic Care

Achieving an h-index of 25 is a significant milestone in academic medicine, meaning 25 peer-reviewed publications have each been cited at least 25 times by fellow surgeons and researchers worldwide.

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  • Research
  • 6 min read

My Experience at ESSKA Congress Prague: Key Takeaways for Your Knee Surgery

Recently, I had the privilege of attending the ESSKA Congress in Prague. As a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, these international conferences are invaluable for staying at the forefront of knee surgery innovation.

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  • Treatment
  • 8 min read

The difference between Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis

I am frequently asked in clinic the difference between these two conditions as they sound very similar. ‘Osteo’ means ‘bone’ and ‘arthritis’ means ‘joint inflammation’, whilst ‘porosis’ means porous with the formation of channels, holes or ‘pores’ within the bone itself.

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  • Management
  • 12 min read

Early Knee Osteoarthritis in Bristol: Expert Management Options Explained

Knee pain ranks among the most frequently mismanaged musculoskeletal complaints in primary care. Many patients spend months, sometimes years cycling through generic advice before receiving a clear, actionable diagnosis.

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