Following on from our previous newsletter, Mr Kosuge is delighted to announce the publication of a new patient information booklet on Arthrosamid knee injections.

Mr Kosuge is also pleased to announce that he has joined both Top Doctors and Doctify. These platforms are increasingly partnered with medical insurance providers to help members find, review, and book specialists. Members can search for doctors by specialty, location, and verified patient reviews — enhancing transparency and streamlining the booking process for private care.

What patients are saying:

"Mr Kosuge is an outstanding doctor — not only as an exemplary surgeon, but in understanding his patients' individual needs. It makes all the difference to the hospital experience and journey of recovery."

"Excellent treatment, pre and post procedure. Clear explanations throughout and encouraged questions. Felt comfortable and confident throughout."

"Mr Kosuge explained everything I needed to know about my TKR in a straightforward manner. He was understanding and gave me the confidence to motivate myself throughout my recovery. His enthusiasm for his work is infectious — you feel that you want to do him proud. On the day of the operation he came to see me before and twice after surgery, with reassurance that everything had gone to plan. My overall experience was a very positive one, and should the time come for my other knee to need attention, I will return to see Mr Kosuge."

Mr Kosuge sees patients privately at The Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth, and on the NHS at The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow. He consults patients from West Essex and East Hertfordshire, including Sawbridgeworth, Bishop's Stortford, Epping, Hertford, Chelmsford, and Ware.

To book an appointment with Mr Kosuge:

• Online booking

• Telephone: 01279 602675

Mr Kosuge is pleased to report his latest patient outcomes following knee replacement surgery at Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth.

The Oxford Knee Score is based on 12 questions that patients are asked that relate to pain and function of their knee. The lowest score is 12 (indicating immense pain and poor function) and the highest score is 48 (indicating no pain and excellent function). It is a tool that is used to assess patient symptoms and is now commonly used as one of many ways to assess outcomes after knee replacement surgery.

Patients who have undergone a total knee replacement by Mr Kosuge at Rivers Hospital have an average Oxford Knee Score of 39.81 at six-months post-operation. This is based on a response rate of 65.4% of patients who were sent the questionnaires, in keeping with what one would expect in terms of response rates. This is above the national average of 36.03 at six-months after a knee replacement.

If you have arthritis in your knee, Mr Kosuge would be delighted to make an assessment and discuss management options with you. To book an appointment to see Mr Kosuge:

Online booking

Telephone - 01279602675.

For more information about Mr Kosuge’s outcome.