Mr Sam Rajaratnam was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Mr Sam Rajaratnam
2022-09-01
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1st September 2022
When I had a problem with my knee my chiropractor said the only person he would trust with knees was Sam Rajaratnam. He was right. From the start Sam was amazing. Not only did he explain everything well, he understood me as an individual. We agreed my best option would be a total knee replacement which he carried out on July 12th at the Horder Centre. On the day of the operation both he and the anaesthetist Barry Phillips explained clearly what would happen. After two weeks I returned for staple removal and a check up with Sam. To my amazement he said I could drive. I went home and immediately got my car out and drove over to Seaford and took a 16 seater service bus for a circuit. I put myself back on the bus rota for the following week. After four weeks I was horse riding and shortly after I was riding my bike. Everybody has been astounded by my progress which I put down to Sam's excellent surgery, honed to perfection over his career. I hope my other knee holds up for a while but if it needs replacing it will be done by Sam. I've no hesitation in recommending him 100%. Thank you Sam
Mr Sam Rajaratnam
2022-08-26
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26th August 2022
What was great was the Dr completely put me at ease was fully up to date on all aspects of this type of surgery and explained everything each step of the way.
I felt someone cared about how I felt throughout.
Mr Sam Rajaratnam
2022-08-24
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24th August 2022
Mr Sam Rajaratnam replaced my left knee six years ago when I was 79 years old and the operation was extremely successful. The actual surgery lasted for about half an hour and I was only in hospital for two nights before discharge. I walked on my new knee only a few hours after the surgery and was walking without sticks very quickly. At the age of 85, I have just had my other knee replaced, again by Mr Rajaratnam and again very successfully. I have followed all the surgeon and hospital advice and done the suggested exercises assiduously. I was discharged from hospital after three days and was able to start driving again after three weeks. Now, seven weeks post surgery, I can walk easily and comfortably. I have nothing but praise for Mr Rajaratnam’s skill and care.
Mr Sam Rajaratnam
2022-08-23
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23rd August 2022
All the staff show care and addention
Mr Sam Rajaratnam
2022-08-13
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13th August 2022
I am incredibly grateful that Sam did my knee replacement. From the very first meeting I felt listened to, understood and in very safe hands. The level of care and attention throughout the whole process has been outstanding and my recovery way beyond expectation. This is simply because Sam is an exceptional surgeon who works with a brilliant team providing a service which is second to none. Thank you Sam and his team!
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Profile
Mr. Sam Rajaratnam FRCS (Tr. & Orth.) is an internationally renowned Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in knee replacement surgery and sporting injuries of the knee.
Mr Rajaratnam has performed over 7000 knee replacements with excellent outcomes, and is an expert on rapid recovery and lower pain scores following knee surgery. He has one of the lowest revision (failure) rates and best outcomes (PROMS) for knee replacements on the UK National Joint Registry and is an advocate for transparent, outcomes driven healthcare. He is an expert in robotic assisted knee replacement and was first to implement ROSA robotic technology within the UK private sector.
Mr Rajaratnam regularly treats professional and amateur sportspeople with soft tissue injuries to their knee, and performs over 120 ACL reconstructions and other soft tissue procedures each year as day case procedures. He regularly treats members of the Professional Football Association and is on the faculty of the FIFA Football medicine conference each year.
Mr Rajaratnam originally trained at Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospital in London and qualified with a First Class degree in anatomy and an MBBS in 1997. He trained via the Royal College of Surgeons, England at numerous centres of excellence in the UK and then Australia.
Mr Rajaratnam was awarded the Walter Mercer Gold Medal for the best performance throughout Great Britain and Ireland in the final FRCS Orthopaedics examination in 2006. He was the British Orthopaedic Association Ambassador to Hong Kong in 2007 and now enjoys an excellent international reputation as a leading knee surgeon and a key opinion leader in his field.
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