Specialist Knee Service at New Hall Hospital
Expert and seamless knee care from diagnosis to recovery with fast access to consultant knee specialist appointments, same-day MRI* and on-site physiotherapy.
Who we are
The Specialist Knee Service at New Hall Hospital provides comprehensive care for all wide range of knee conditions. Mr Jonathan Quayle, Mr Ryan Higgin and Mr Leo Vachtsevanos are fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeons with expertise in all aspects of knee surgery.
Our team offers expert assessment and treatment for the full spectrum of knee problems, from sports injuries and ligament damage to arthritis, meniscal tears, cartilage injuries and complex degenerative conditions. Patients benefit from a personalised approach focused on restoring mobility, reducing pain and helping them return to an active lifestyle.
When to seek specialist care
Persistent knee pain, swelling, instability or locking should be assessed early. These symptoms may follow a sports injury or relate to arthritis or an older injury. If they last more than a few weeks and begin affecting daily activities, an early review by a specialist can help prevent further damage and support effective treatment.
What we offer
From rapid diagnosis to advanced surgical and non‑surgical treatments, our team provides everything you need for effective, specialist knee care.
Diagnostics
- Fast and convenient appointments with an expert knee specialist
- Same day*, on‑site imaging for X‑ray, MRI, CT and prompt reporting
*where clinically appropriate with advanced notice
Non‑surgical treatments
- Specialist physiotherapy, pre‑rehab and targeted rehabilitation programmes
- Knee supports and bracing
- Knee injection therapy including Arthrosamid®
Whether your injury happened on the pitch, running, cycling or during winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding, our internationally fellowship-trained knee surgeons offer comprehensive assessment and expert treatment.
Symptoms such as pain, swelling, locking, giving way or a loss of confidence in the knee may indicate ligament, meniscal, cartilage or kneecap damage. Through a detailed clinical examination and advanced imaging where appropriate, our team will identify the cause and develop a treatment plan tailored to your sport, lifestyle and recovery goals.
From targeted rehabilitation and bracing to cartilage procedures, meniscal repair and complex ligament reconstruction, you’ll receive specialist care designed to restore stability, protect long-term knee health and support a safe return to activity.
- Meniscal repair and debridement
- Cartilage preservation and repair techniques
- Patella stabilisation
- Ligament reconstruction for ACL, PCL, MCL, PLC
- Multi-ligament reconstruction
- Loose body removal
Knee preservation surgery
- Osteotomy and alignment‑correcting procedures for deformity correction and management of arthritic knee pain in young active patients.
- Modern partial, total and revision knee replacement for arthritis, complex degenerative conditions, gout‑related damage and selected sports‑related knee problems.
