Joint Replacement Risk Calculator

When deciding whether to undergo a joint replacement, there is a lot of information to take on board to ensure it is the right decision for you. Mr Sulaiman Alazzawi will give you comprehensive information during your consultation on the potential risks and benefits.

A recent development is the Patient Decision Aid for Joint Replacement, designed by researchers at the University of Sheffield. This tool assists in anticipating the specific benefits, risks, and the likelihood of rare complications occurring for each individual patient.

Drawing from data gathered by the National Joint Registry, encompassing over a million joint replacements, the tool offers robust and impactful insights. Mr Alazzawi finds this tool immensely valuable and recommends its to patients contemplating surgery.

Patients input their health information and symptoms they are experiencing, leading to the generation of personalised results. The tool then forecasts the expected longevity of the joint and assesses the risk of potential complications.

Leading Hip & Knee Joint Replacement Specialist

Mr Sulaiman Alazzawi is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon based at St Georges University Hospital and the South West Elective Orthopaedic Centre in Epsom. He specialises in hip and knee replacements and treating painful or failing joint replacements. His private practice is based at Fortius Clinic and Parkside Hospital in Wimbledon and Spire St Anthony’s Hospital in Sutton.

London Joint Replacement Specialist