Springing into action

We talk to Duchy Hospital’s Orthopaedic Knee Consultant, Mr Pengas, about knee health and what we can do to get the spring back in our step.

Cornwall in the spring offers some amazing activities, from coastal walks to wonderful beaches, along with a myriad of outdoor pursuits and sports. It would be a shame to feel unable to enjoy and engage in these because your knee is holding you back!

If you are suffering from knee pain, an injury or perhaps arthritis is preventing you from living your life, why not explore all available options and solutions? From non-operative treatments to surgical intervention, you could consult a knee specialist that can truly offer tailor-made solutions to your knee needs. 

Mr Pengas is a trauma and orthopaedics consultant specialising solely on knee pathology. He has completed sought-after fellowships and a doctorate thesis, and has maintained an active interest in knee sport injuries, joint preservation and biological solutions that can enhance and prolong your native knee function.  

What’s more, he’s an active member of several national and international knee societies, including the Biological Knee Society, ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy) and ICRS (International Cartilage Regeneration and Joint Preservation Society) amongst others.

“The best knee you will ever have is your own,” says Mr Pengas, so it is imperative that the correct diagnosis and management options are explored in a timely manner, to enhance the chances of your native knee’s survivorship and function. Not all painful knees require replacing with metal and plastic or, indeed, surgery. Management options usually vary from non-surgical to surgical in most cases and should be discussed to allow for tailor-made bespoke solutions to fit each individual’s needs. 

So, if you have been unlucky enough to have had a sporting knee injury or suffer with knee pain or arthritis, don’t let that hold you back. Seek expert advice and explore your options with an exclusively knee-focused specialist, by booking an appointment at Duchy Hospital. Call the dedicated private patient team on 01872 438141. 

Duchy Hospital
01872 438080
www.duchyhospital.co.uk