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Mr Edward Dawe 2023-06-23 Person 5 5 0

I have to say that Ed Dawe’s care, expertise and ability to explain things simply is second to none. I ruptured my Achilles in September 2020 and had a referral to Dr Dawe whereby he conducted a full bespoke consultation in line with my situation and needs. We looked at the options both surgical and non-surgical and settled on a surgical route. He was extremely knowledgeable and reassuring around the potential risks and benefits displaying complete confidence that he would get me back to the energetic lifestyle I was used to. The operation went well and as part of my rehabilitation I was in a surgical boot for around 4 months under the supervision of Dr Dawe and one of the physios he works closely with. An Achilles rupture is not for the faint hearted and in some quarters it’s noted as being worse than a leg break. In terms of pain, I must say that it was most pronounced when beginning the physio after coming out of the boot, where I just needed to push through the barrier in order to move forward. Pushing yourself through physio is the most important for a full recovery as relying on the sessions alone won’t guarantee it. The exercises you’re given in between are crucial. In terms is recovery I only went back to playing football recently (March 2023) which was the cause of the rupture. This was only because of life getting in the way and myself being fairly cautious with it. I think that I could have gone back after about a year and a half (from surgery which was in October 2020) rather than leaving it for around 2 and a half years (best to make sure! Lol). All in all I can’t recommend Ed enough, an expert in his profession and a really nice guy with it! I hope this helps anyone who is going through a similar thing to myself or is researching a consultant re surgery, rehabilitation, etc.