Specialist Assessment
Second Opinions & Painful Joint Replacements
If your hip or knee replacement is painful, or you have been given advice you are unsure about, a structured second opinion can bring clarity. Paddy Subramanian regularly assesses patients with difficult problems after previous surgery.
When to seek a second opinion
Common reasons include a joint replacement that has never felt right, new pain in a previously comfortable implant, conflicting advice from different specialists, or a recommendation for major surgery you would like tested before proceeding. A second opinion is a normal part of good medical care. No one is offended by it.
Watch: why is my joint replacement painful?
Paddy Subramanian explains the common causes of a painful hip or knee replacement, and how a structured assessment finds the reason.
What the assessment involves
You will be listened to at length, examined thoroughly, and your imaging reviewed alongside any previous operation notes. Where needed, further investigations (CT, blood markers, joint aspiration) are arranged to establish a clear diagnosis. The findings are explained in plain English with a written summary to you and your GP.
Honest conclusions
Sometimes the right advice is further surgery; often it is not. Paddy Subramanian will tell you honestly whether revision surgery is likely to make you better, what it would involve, and what the alternatives are, including the option of leaving things alone.
Dr Subramanian has been approachable, professional and allowed me to consider what is a major surgery with confidence. All my questions were answered and I felt involved in the decision making. I am now back on my feet with a neat scar. I would recommend him highly to anyone.
Verified Patient
Hip Replacement, Doctify (August 2026)
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