Treatments
Treatments
Two operations,
done exceptionally well
Mr Allen focuses on just two procedures — total hip replacement and total or partial knee replacement — so every step, from first consultation to final review, is refined and personal.
Our treatments
Choose your treatment
Mr Allen’s practice is dedicated entirely to hip and knee replacement — so every part of your care is refined, rehearsed and personal.
At a glance
Hip vs knee replacement
| Stage | Hip replacement | Knee replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Operation time | 1–2 hours | 1–2 hours |
| Anaesthetic | Spinal + sedation (usually) | Spinal + sedation, local block |
| Hospital stay | 1–3 days | 1–3 days |
| Up and walking | Same day / next morning | Day 0–1 with physio |
| Return to driving | Around 6 weeks | Around 6 weeks |
| Desk-based work | 4–6 weeks | 6–8 weeks |
| Full recovery | 3–6 months | Up to 12 months |
| Partial option | — | Partial (half) knee, where suitable |
Typical timings only — your own plan will be tailored to you.
Is surgery right for me?
Every option,
honestly explained
Surgery is not always the first step. Mr Allen will talk you through every option and only recommend an operation when it is the right choice for you.
Activity & weight
Low-impact exercise and weight management can ease pressure on a worn joint.
Physiotherapy
Targeted strengthening often improves pain and movement in early arthritis.
Pain relief & injections
Medication or joint injections can help control symptoms for a time.
Joint replacement
When pain limits daily life despite other treatment, a new joint offers lasting relief.
What’s included
The same expert care,
start to finish
From your first appointment to your final review, you are looked after by Mr Allen and the same dedicated team.
One surgeon throughout
You see Mr Allen at every key stage — not a rotating team.
Enhanced recovery
Modern anaesthesia and early movement for a quicker, more comfortable recovery.
Dedicated physiotherapy
A structured programme from day one, continued at home.
Long-term follow-up
Reviews at 6 weeks and beyond to keep your new joint doing well.
15+
Years as a consultant
5,500+
Hip & knee replacements
1–3
Days typical hospital stay
~6
Weeks to driving, typically
Next step
Ready to talk about
your hip or knee?
Book a consultation to discuss your symptoms, review your imaging and understand every option available to you.