Patient Information

Mr Dennis Kosuge has written a range of patient information booklets and leaflets on the hip and knee conditions and treatments he sees most often. They are designed to help you understand your condition and your options in clear, plain language, whether before or after your consultation. Select any title below to read or download it.

Booklets

Mr Kosuge’s booklets are fuller guides to the main hip and knee operations and treatments.

 
Hip Joint Injection patient information booklet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Hip Joint Injection
How a hip injection works, when it is used, and what to expect on the day and afterwards.
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Total Hip Replacement patient information booklet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Total Hip Replacement
What a hip replacement involves, what to expect in hospital, and how recovery usually progresses.
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Knee Arthroscopy patient information booklet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Knee Arthroscopy
Key-hole knee surgery: what it treats, what the operation involves, and the recovery afterwards.
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Partial Knee Replacement patient information booklet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Partial Knee Replacement
When a partial knee replacement is suitable, how it differs from a total, and the recovery involved.
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Total Knee Replacement patient information booklet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Total Knee Replacement
What a total knee replacement involves and what to expect during your recovery.
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Arthrosamid Injection patient information booklet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Arthrosamid Injection
A single, hydrogel injection for knee osteoarthritis: how it works, who it suits, and what to expect afterwards.
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Leaflets

The leaflets give concise summaries of a wide range of hip and knee conditions.

Hip

 
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Femoral Head patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Femoral Head
Loss of blood supply to the ball of the hip, which can weaken the bone and lead to joint damage.
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Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip
A hip socket that is shallow or poorly formed, which can cause pain and early wear of the joint.
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Failed Hip Replacements patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Failed Hip Replacements
Why a hip replacement may wear out or fail over time, and how it can be assessed and revised.
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Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Pain on the outer side of the hip, usually from the soft tissues rather than the joint itself.
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Groin Strain patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Groin Strain
A pulled muscle or tendon in the groin, common in sport, and how it is managed.
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Hamstring Injury patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Hamstring Injury
Strain or tear of the hamstring muscles at the back of the thigh, and how recovery is managed.
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Hip Osteoarthritis patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Hip Osteoarthritis
Wear of the hip joint, the most common cause of hip pain, particularly with age.
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Labral Tear patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Labral Tear
Damage to the rim of cartilage around the hip socket, a common cause of groin pain in active adults.
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Lower Back Pain patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Lower Back Pain
Back problems that can refer pain to the hip and buttock, and how the two are told apart.
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Snapping Hip Syndrome patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Snapping Hip Syndrome
A snapping or clicking sensation around the hip, usually from a tendon moving over bone.
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Knee

 
Baker's Cyst patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Baker's Cyst
A fluid-filled swelling behind the knee, often linked to other problems inside the joint.
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Cartilage Injury patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Cartilage Injury
Damage to the smooth cartilage lining the knee, and the options for treating it.
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Iliotibial Band Syndrome patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Pain on the outer side of the knee, common in runners and cyclists.
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Knee Osteoarthritis patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Knee Osteoarthritis
Wear of the knee joint, the most common cause of knee pain, particularly with age.
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Meniscal Tear patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Meniscal Tear
A tear of the knee's shock-absorbing cartilage, from a twist or from gradual wear.
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Patella Tendinopathy patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Patella Tendinopathy
Pain in the tendon just below the kneecap, common with jumping and running sports.
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Patello-femoral Pain Syndrome patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Patello-femoral Pain Syndrome
Pain at the front of the knee around the kneecap, often worse on stairs or after sitting.
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Pes Anserine Bursitis patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Pes Anserine Bursitis
Pain and swelling on the inner side of the knee, just below the joint line.
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Pre-patellar Bursitis patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Pre-patellar Bursitis
Swelling over the front of the kneecap, often from kneeling or a knock.
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Quadriceps Tendinopathy patient information leaflet written by Mr Dennis Kosuge
Quadriceps Tendinopathy
Pain in the tendon just above the kneecap, from overuse of the thigh muscles.
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If you have any questions after reading these, Mr Kosuge and his team are glad to help. To arrange a consultation at The Rivers Hospital, Sawbridgeworth, please call 01279 602675 or use the online booking link below.

NHS patients may be referred by their GP to The Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow.

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