Person-centred support and treatment

Very friendly, good explanations.

Experience has already been described in previous section. First class fro start to finish

I had an initial consultation with Mr. Templeton-Ward and I found him to be easy to communicate with and friendly. He avoided hard to understand phraseology. We agreed to proceed with a half knee replacement at the Nuffield at a time which suited my personal plans. During surgery, it turned out that I required a full knee replacement but the risk of this occurring had already been mentioned during our consultation. The other knee is likely to receive the same treatment in the coming months. The pre-op reviews and expectation setting with the Anaesthetist were clear and well-explained I am at the post-operation stage of 4 weeks now and have found the new knee to be absolutely straight. After a few days of initial high pain levels, things have settled down and progress seems to be very good. I have had a first post -op review with Mr. Templeton-Ward and he has stated that he is pleased with progress, as am I. Mr Templeton-Ward has an excellent Medical Secretary, Lauren and she was most helpful in facilitating all of the arrangements.

Good experience overall, would recommend.

He offered me the option of a brace for my knee if I didn't want surgery, so there was no pressure to have surgery. I was shown the x-rays before and after surgery with all the explanation I required. He asked me what I hoped to get out of my surgery and did not laugh at my ambitions. He was always cheerful and upbeat in spite of Covid-19 and the inability for operations to go ahead. I was kept informed about re-opening of the surgical ward. In fact I only saw him for consultation, pre and post-op and for follow-ups. He always gave satisfactory answers to my questions and had been informed of my post-op progress by the physio department. An excellent outcome from a total Knee replacement and knee-cap surgery form a talented and caring surgeon. Thank you

I was expecting to have to continue managing my knees symptomatically and was very happy with the outcome. I was given a full explanation of the diagnosis and shown the x rays and grateful that I was able to discuss the issues

Excellent - very professional and everything was clearly explained.

Mr Oliver Templeton Ward in my opinion is an excellent orthopaedic surgeon. He explained the procedure and the possible after effects but also reassured me the overal surgery would be a benefit, which has turned out to be true. His aftercare is also excellent.

Really clear and concise explanation of my condition and possible treatments. I Felt in very safe hands.