Mr. Sven Putnis is an Orthopaedic Consultant with a specialist elective knee surgery practice offering expertise in the full range of sports injuries and knee-related conditions. His practice covers the diagnosis and treatment of various knee issues commonly encountered by individuals leading an active lifestyle. In cases of sports-related injuries, Mr. Putnis performs arthroscopic (key-hole) surgery to address conditions such as meniscal or cartilage damage. He also sprecialises in reconstructive surgery for ruptured ligaments, with a particular emphasis on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. For patients dealing with joint damage caused by conditions like Osteoarthritis (OA), Mr. Putnis provides preservation surgery options. This includes combined arthroscopic and periarticular realignment osteotomy, aimed at slowing down the progression of joint damage. In more severe cases, he specialises in partial or total knee replacement procedures. Additionally, Mr. Putnis assesses problematic knee replacements and determines if revision joint replacement surgery is necessary. Mr. Putnis completed a comprehensive 6-year Specialist Training Programme in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery at University College London Hospitals, UK, gaining extensive experience by rotating through teaching hospitals in London. He further developed his skills through an Australian Orthopaedic Association Clinical and Research Knee Fellowship at the Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute. With over 60 research publications, regular contriubution to research journal reviews, and active involvement in international research groups, Mr. Sven Putnis employs evidence-based approaches to provide effective treatments for his patients, consistently achieving successful outcomes.
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