Mr Tahir Mahmud 2019-05-15 Person 5 5 0

Many years ago I ruptured my cruciate ligament in my right knee. I learned to adapt to my injury until I had a nasty fall which damaged my knee quite badly. The consultant at that time said I was too young to have a replacement knee. I persevered for quite a few years, but it was extremely painful more or less all of the time and the distance I could walk became limited. I had wearing on the inside lower parts of the bone (Tibia), to such an extent, that it bowed to just over 30 degrees which was not only painful and troublesome but also made me feel embarrassed and knocked my confidence. The pain from the knee started to keep me awake at night on a regular basis. Due to the pain and its effects on my well being, the doctor referred me to Mr Mahmud. Mr Mahmud agreed that now is the best time to replace my knee, though he explained it would be a ‘Full Complex Replacement’. This really concerned me and dominated my thoughts as I had never had major surgery like this before. My worries were alleviated as Mr Mahmud and his team were with me every step of the way. From the initial nursing staff, to the anesthetist, Mr Mahmud and his surgical staff all put my mind at ease by explaining everything fully. The operation was a great success. I was up and walking with the aid of crutches within hours and allowed to go home within 24 hours. The recovery then started. The exercises were explained and practiced and the pain controlled through medication. I had a good recovery period and also set myself goals, distances to walk and sets of strengthening exercises etc. It wasn't too long before I was able to walk quite a way without any aids. My confidence levels in my ability to walk as the pain subsided and the fact that my leg was now straight for the first time in years felt fantastic. Within months I felt confident enough to embark on a walking holiday in the Gower Peninsula where we were walking around 8 to 10 miles per day with no ill effects. I am so grateful to Mr Mahmud and his team and I cannot recommend their expertise, kindness and complete professionalism highly enough to others who may be undergoing similar surgical procedures. Their continued aftercare was also critical in my full recovery and their instructions and guidance to support this was paramount in me reaching the stage where I am now completely pain free and live an active and full life once more.