Mr Mark Farndon Speaks at National Knee Surgery Event in Harrogate

Earlier this year in May, Mr Mark Farndon was invited to speak at a national knee surgery event held at the Pavilions of Harrogate. The two-day meeting brought together some of the UK’s leading experts in partial knee replacement to share the latest thinking on how to improve outcomes for patients with early to moderate arthritis.

Mark works within the knee team in Harrogate and Leeds. He specialises in knee surgery as well as the foot and ankle expertise he has.  Within the knee, his experience lies particularly in joint-preserving techniques like partial knee replacement, which can offer faster recovery and more natural movement than a full knee replacement when used in the right patients.

The event in Harrogate focused on a specific type of partial knee replacement known as a fixed-bearing UKA (Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty), which has been shown to offer excellent long-term results when performed by experienced surgeons. New NHS guidance now supports this option more widely, so the meeting explored how surgeons can offer it safely and effectively.

The Harrogate knee unit, which Mark is part of, is one of the UK’s busiest and most respected knee units. Alongside colleagues Mr Nick London and Mr David Duffy, fixed-bearing partial knee replacements are performed more regularly than in other areas of the UK, and as a group, they have shown excellent results for their patients over a longer period. At the event, expert faculty members, including Mark, shared experiences that helped to develop a better understanding of when this type of surgery is most appropriate, how patient selection plays a key role, and what patients can expect during recovery.

Mark’s technical knowledge and ability to perform state-of-the-art surgeries are exceptional, and passing that expertise on to other UK surgeons in attendance at such events is a real pleasure for him.

If you’re experiencing knee pain, contact Mark Farndon.