Mr Usman Bhatty
Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon
Knee Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint condition involving changes to cartilage, bone and surrounding tissues, often causing pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced mobility. Management may include physiotherapy, exercise, medication, injections or knee replacement surgery. Independent expert witnesses can assess diagnosis, treatment decisions, surgical indications, rehabilitation needs and long-term functional limitations. Their opinions may assist with questions of clinical standards, causation and prognosis in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury proceedings.