SVEN PUTNIS
Consultant Knee Surgeon
MB ChB FRCS (Orth)
YOUR SPECIALIST KNEE SURGEON
I am a fellowship trained Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeon based in Bristol. I have a specialist elective practice exclusively in knee surgery. My aim is to ensure that no matter what knee problem you have, I provide the individual expertise so you can return to the activities that you love in life.
EVIDENCE-BASED CARE
I want you to recover as quickly as possible from your knee. It is vital that injuries are treated effectively from the start as this will impact your ability to return to work and sport.
To ensure that you receive the best possible treatment individual to you, I will use the most recent research and innovations.
I am the West of England National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) musculoskeletal research lead, and a member of national and international specialist knee societies. I attend and present at international conferences allowing me to see where the innovations are happening.
I review for major scientific journals and have written over 60 research articles and book chapters. A full list of publications can be found here.
This is knowledge which I will pass on to you, optimising your treatment. The best outcomes are achieved when knee problems are identified and managed early.
KNEE ARTHROSCOPY
The minimally invasive ‘keyhole’ access to the knee joint using 5mm incisions
ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) RECONSTRUCTION
The most commonly injured ligament controls knee rotation
MENISCAL REPAIR
Tears are common and preservation optimises current and future function
PATELLA STABILISATION
Dislocations may have complex causes that require evaluation and individualised surgical plans
CARTILAGE REGENERATION
Ranging from arthroscopic approaches to transplant
REALIGNMENT OSTEOTOMY
Changing the position of the knee to protect cartilage
PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
Maintaining the healthy parts of the knee joint for optimal function
TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
The fully damaged joint is replaced matching the individual pre-arthritic position of the knee
REVISION KNEE REPLACEMENT
A specialist opinion for exchanging a knee replacement that has lost optimal function
NON-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT
It is important to ensure that acute knee symptoms are given enough time to recover.
LOCATIONS
I am based in Bristol with a private practice at Spire Bristol Hospital and Nuffield Health Bristol Hospital. You can directly CONTACT my secretary at either site.
My NHS practice is at Bristol Royal Infirmary, University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust, and the Avon Orthopaedic Centre, North Bristol NHS Trust.
