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if you have knee painwe can help with an early appointment
No More Long Waiting ListsLancashire - Manchester - Cheshire
Private Patients
The Bluespot knee clinic is one of the few global reference centres for Computer Aided Knee Surgery. Founded in 2005 by Mr Shameem A. C. Sampath FRCS MCh(Orth) the Bluespot Knee Clinic specialises in:
To our knowledge, Mr Sampath is the only surgeon who specialises in Computer Aided Surgery in the North West of England.
Computer Aided Knee Surgery increases the accuracy and consistency of knee surgery beyond that achievable by traditional methods.
• Computer Aided Knee Surgery.• Minimally Invasive total knee replacement and
partial knee replacement.• Sports Injuries. • Meniscal Surgery. • ACL Reconstruction.• Knee Arthroscopy.
0800 121 8008
About Mr Sampath?
Shameem Sampath FRCS MCh(Orth), graduated from University of The West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica in 1980 and completed his postgraduate training at , Harvard, Oxford and Liverpool.
Mr Sampath has been a Registered Orthopaedic Surgeon since 1996 and is one of the few Orthopaedic Consultants in the UK who specialises in Computer Aided Knee Surgery.
Since 2005 he has carried out over 4,717 successful procedures and many testimonials can be found at
Mr Sampath profoundly believes that the more patients understand about their specific condition or procedure, the more comfortable they will feel with their decision and also experience a significantly better recovery.
Mr Sampath will explain to you what he feels is causing your pain and how he can help you.
• www.bluespot.com • Facebook: key word search The Bluespot Knee Clinic
Why Mr Sampath Specialises InComputer Aided Surgery
Many studies have shown that knee replacements that are properly done (for example, well-aligned and balanced) are likely to last longer and feel better.
Computer Aided Surgery can help the surgeon align the patient’s knee replacements with a degree of accuracy and consistency beyond that achieved by traditional methods. It can also help in (1) ACL Reconstruction and (2) can also help in adjusting the tension of the ligaments around the knee.
Mr Sampath’s Experience
Mr Sampath has performed the following verifiable procedures:
1. 1070 Total knee replacements using Computer Aided Surgery .
2. 330 ACL reconstructions using Computer Aided Surgery
3. 3500 Arthroscopies
4. According to the National Joint Registry between 1st April 2011 to 31st March 2014 Mr Sampath has performed over double the national average of total knee replacements using Computer Aided Surgery, compared with other surgeons, most of which use traditional surgery methods http://www.njrsurgeonhospitalprofile.org.uk/SurgeonProfile?gmccode=2905169
Mr Sampath also specialises in Sports Injuries
Computer Aided Surgery has significant benefits for patients who require surgery following sports injuries because:• Provides a much higher degree of consistent accuracy not
achieved by traditional methods• Provides a bespoke ACL reconstruction for each patient.• Enhances post operative physiotherapy protocols by providing
accurate information for the physiotherapist and patient.• To our knowledge Mr Sampath is the only surgeon in the United
Kingdom to specialise in Computer Aided ACL Surgery and has many years experience of treating sports injuries.
Jack Heald, Professional Rugby Coach.I had a computer aided ACL reconstruction at The Bluespot Knee Clinic. Since then I have been able to do my day job as a professional rugby coach to a high level along with play some rugby & cricket in my leisure time. The Bluespot Knee Clinic provided the top quality level of surgery that I needed for such an active lifestyle.
Patient TestimonialsArthroscopy Patient Simon HargreavesI am a test pilot, paid to fly all the UK’s latest high performance fighters at the edge of their flight envelope. I currently fly the Typhoon, Harrier, Tornado and Hawk. I also lead an active lifestyle away from work and play a variety of sports. In the last few years I have sustained a knee and a shoulder injury, both of which had a significant impact on my ability to lead my normal lifestyle. Mr Sampath performed an Arthroscopy on both problems, with total success. I had a full range of pain free movement in both joints very quickly after the operation in each case. Mr Sampath has a superb style, demeanour and bedside manner about him: he is open and honest, reassuring, extremely likeable, confident and clearly an expert in his field. I hold him in the highest regard and would cite him as a model for all those whose profession requires them to deal with people in difficult circumstances.
ACL Reconstruction Patient Neil CustI just wanted to say thank you very much for all your assistance and help with my rehabilitation after you performed the COMPUTER AIDED DOUBLE BUNDLE ACL RECONSTRUCTION. I am progressing really well and I am having no problems with my knee and I know everyone heals at different speeds and I hope to be back to full fitness in the next 6 months or so. As you can see from my photo’s attached, I am able to play golf, go sandboarding and have had no problems. Mr Sampath has my permission to add the photo’s and the comments to his website. Kind regards Neil Cust
Total Knee Replacement Patient Harry Le-MoineMr Sampath significantly changed my life for the better and eight years on, at 63, I am on full power. I think I was Mr Sampath’s 1st patient with one leg, who urgently needed a new knee. I had at the last minute cancelled an operation at my local hospital because I felt very uncomfortable with the registrar’s total lack of personality and perceived care. Fortunately I was referred to Mr Sampath by a mutual friend so I telephoned immediately and was seen immediately, examined, x-rayed and an action plan was drawn up there and then. The operation was very straight forward, done using a spinal injection; I even talked to him (a little) whilst he was replacing my knee. As he said, it was minimally invasive and computer aided surgery ensured perfect alignment. Following a short rehabilitation period I had absolutely no more pain; I can walk perfectly and lead my normal high energy life. To sum up, Mr Sampath is an extremely nice person, clearly highly talented, an evangelist on immediate action and 100% focused on getting this right first time. (Harry Le-Moine, Retired Business Development Consultant, Leyland, Lancashire).
Summary
We hope this presentation has been of help choosing the Orthopaedic Consultant to see regarding your knee pain.
To summarise :1. TRUST: Mr Sampath has completed thousands of successful procedures.2. SPEED: Mr Sampath’s can see you quickly.3. UNIQUE: Should you require surgery Mr Sampath is the only person to our knowledge
who specialises in Computer Aided Surgery in the North West of England which helps provide a greater degree of accuracy and consistency of knee surgery beyond that achievable by traditional methods.
4. CARING: Mr Sampath profoundly believes that the more you understand about your specific condition or procedure, the more comfortable you will feel with your decision and also experience a significantly better recovery.
5. ADVICE: Mr Sampath’s personal assistant Adele, can talk you through the initial consultation process and make suggestions as to how best to communicate with your GP and/or Medical Insurance Company.
6. RELATIVES: Should you require surgery and for those travelling from further afield for surgery, Adele can even advise on appropriate and nearby accommodation for relatives.
Mr Sampath specialises in knees only and he provides his services for:
• Private Patients with medical insurance.• Private Patients self funding with the option of interest free
payments (subject to status).
• NHS Patients via the NHS Choose and Book scheme.
What is your next step?
We make your next step to becoming pain free; an easy and fast process:
1. Your first step is to call 0800 121 8008.2. Mr Sampath’s Personal Assistant Adele Marsh will schedule you an early
appointment to meet with Mr Sampath at one of his four consulting rooms, all of which have fast access to the latest MRI or CT scanners as well as high resolution X-Ray . . . should this be required.
3. Adele can talk you through the initial consultation process and make suggestions as to how best to communicate with your GP and/or Medical Insurance Company.
4. For those travelling from further afield for surgery, we can even advise on appropriate and nearby accommodation for relatives.
Useful Links
The Bluespot Knee Clinic web site
Mr Sampath putting patients at ease
The Bluespot Knee Clinic
Questions and Answers
Patient testimonial video 1
Patient testimonial video 2
Patient testimonial video 3
NHS Choose and Book
About the Orthopilot Computer Aided Technology used by Mr Sampath
Key word search The Bluespot Knee Clinic
If you have knee pain . . . we can help with an early appointment
Personal AssistantTo Mr SampathAdele MarshThe Bluespot Knee Clinic32 Orchard RoadLytham St AnnesFY8 1P
to ask advice or to book an early appointment call Adele Marsh0800 121 8008
Consulting Rooms Spire Hospital ManchesterSpire Healthcare Clinic HaleOaklands Hospital ManchesterBluespot Lytham St Annes
Web Site www.bluespot.com
To our knowledge, Mr Sampath is the only surgeon who specialises in Computer Aided Surgery in the North West of England.
Computer Aided Knee Surgery increases the accuracy and precision surgical results, enabling a degree of accuracy not achieved by traditional methods.