Imaging and Diagnostics

The majority of knee conditions require the support of diagnostic services which include x-ray, MRI, CT and ultrasound. The information gained from these investigations allow the surgeon to diagnose your condition and offer you the best course of treatment.

Techniques include:

X-ray

This is available at all locations and is used to examine the bones of the knee in particular looking for signs of arthritis, loose bodies or bone fragments in the knee, fractures and other more unusual conditions of the bone.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI scan)

This is one of the current best techniques for examining knees for soft tissue injuries such as ligament injuries and damage to the joint surface cartilage covering.

Ultrasound scans

Ultrasound scans are a useful and simple investigation for some knee problems including problems with the tendons, diagnosis of cysts and other more superficial knee conditions.

Computerised Tomography (CT scans)

CT scans for knee problems have in some way been surpassed by MRI scans but still have a very useful role where the diagnosis is specifically related to the bone around the knee.

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What our patients say

I was amazed that I had no pain or discomfort while I was in hospital and since leaving I had only experienced the mildest discomfort. Thank you so very much, I am confident that my rapid recovery is due to your skill and expertise as a surgeon.

Thanks Mr Gibbon for giving me back my quality of life; after my arthroscopy I can now dance and play sport again. KM age 15.

Now back skiing off-piste thanks to Tony Gibbon and two partial knee replacements. PC age 67

Many thanks for resolving my ACL problem; it is progressing very well already after just 4 weeks

Thank you for making the knee revision so easy for me. After 5 weeks my knee is working well and I’m able to walk into my village every day. I cannot tell you how grateful I am. EBS age 62

Thanks for sorting my knee out – it was much better from the day after the arthroscopic surgery. DK age 48

I take my hat off to the the surgeon, Dr Gibbon, and the theatre staff were lovely - the nurses and care assistants as well. Thank you for all the hard work from the start and finish. You should be proud of the care you provide.

N. P.

Following a 26 mile inca trail, we arrived at Machu Picchu today - 5 months postoperative Revision Total Knee Replacement. A big thank you !!!!

Mr A.J. Gibbon was very good and skilful; he explained everything at each stage.

I had a very pleasant stay in the York Nuffield and the team that looked after me were brilliant; Mr Gibbon, Rami, Wendy, Joanne, thank you to you all.

To say that my day surgery at Clifton Park was positive experience is an understatement. The care I received far exceeded my expectations. I was treated in a kind and friendly manner by all those involved in my operation.