Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon
Consultant Hip and Knee Surgeon
Knee pain can limit your life. Long knee replacement waiting times should not limit your chance to recover. For many patients in the UK, the real struggle begins not in the operating theatre, but while waiting for surgery. As a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip and knee replacement, I regularly speak to patients who […]
An 82-year-old patient planned for routine hip replacement developed rapid femoral head collapse and acetabular bone loss, requiring complex acetabular reconstruction. A real-world hip surgery case discussion. In orthopaedic practice, not every “routine” case remains routine till the day of surgery. Hip arthritis, especially in elderly patients, can sometimes deteriorate rapidly—changing the entire surgical plan […]
Learn the early warning signs of hip and knee arthritis. Understand symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Get expert advice from Dr Amir Azam, specialist orthopaedic surgeon. Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic joint pain, especially in the hips and knees. It doesn’t happen overnight — most patients experience subtle symptoms that […]
Discover what to expect before, during, and after hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr Amir Azam, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in North Wales, explains everything patients need to know. As an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee surgery, one of the most common conversations I have with patients in North Wales is about joint replacement. […]
