Reviews

Top Doctors

22/22 five star reviews

Doctify

26 five star reviews – 1 Four star

Google

25/25 five star reviews

SPAIRE Hip Replacement

Verifed patient review – Doctify

I did a lot of research when I believed I needed a second hip replacement, as my first replacement left me with a leg length difference, and recovery took months and months. This led me to Mr Symes who carries out replacements using the SPAIRE approach, which moves the muscles and tendons rather than cutting them. Mr Symes explained everything and answered all my questions. He was confident and put me at ease. My hip replacement using the SPAIRE approach was amazing!! The recovery was so quick, with no restrictions. I was swimming within three weeks. There was no feeling like I was sat on a tennis ball. Mr Symes corrected my leg length discrepancy. I can’t thank Mr Symes enough, and would definitely recommend him.

Knee Replacement

Verifed patient review – Google

Now 18 months post op with my new knee, I am pain free and hoping to get my right knee replaced sometime in the near future. Mr Symes was really helpful and supportive throughout the whole process

Hip Replacement

Verifed patient review – Doctify

From the initial consultation the whole procedure was explained clearly by Mr Symes. I fully understood the procedure and after the anticipation and anxiety prior to the operation I was happy and comfortable for the operation to go ahead. The results were fantastic, less pain than I expected initially from the operation and after 4 weeks was walking without sticks, totally unaided and without hip pain, thank you so much.

Return to sport after Hip Replacement

Verifed patient review – Top Doctors

Mr Symes has given me a new lease of life. I am playing polo better than ever before, because I am pain free.

Excellent experience

Verifed patient review – Doctify

The very best experience provided by Mr Symes over the course of my hip replacement surgery. Lovely friendly demeanour, professional and courteous in answering the most trivial of questions & most importantly a successful operation with a very tidy incision.

Patient Care

Verifed patient review – Google

Excellent patient care from start to finish. My hip replacement has given me the chance to really enjoy my retirement to the full and I would not hesitate to recommend Mr Symes as the go to surgeon for this procedure, and the Spire Hull as the place to have this undertaken.

SPAIRE Hip Replacement

Mr Symes came to my attention by recommendation and I cannot thank him enough . He has given me a new lease of life after years of pain . Mr Symes explained everything reassuring me and putting me at ease . My hip replacement using the SPAIRE approach has been brilliant. Recovery has been fast with no restrictions at all. He is both friendly and professional going the extra mile in his care . I will and have already recommended him

Bilateral SPAIRE Hip Replacement

Today, I am proud of how far I have come. Through perseverance, hard work, and continued strength training, I have been able to return to the activities I love. Being able to go rambling again, enjoy long walks, and drive my car independently has given me back a sense of freedom that I truly missed. Each walk reminds me of the progress I have made and how much stronger I have become. I am also excited about the future, knowing that I am getting closer to returning to the squash court.

As an active, competitive person, having hip arthritis leaving me unable to walk much further than to my car, was very hard. When it came to the end, I was referred to Mr. Tom Symes at The Spire in Hessle. Tom both reassured me and inspired me with a professional, grounded and flawlessly delivered prognosis. Double hip replacement. I was granted confidence at every stage of the process. What Mr. Symes gave me was the foundation to get my life back on track in ways I hadn’t imagined. I rehabbed hard and fully. One year later I am the best I’ve been in four years. I have my life back at 54. From start to finish, with guidance from physio, and the superb SPAIRE technique, I returned to work five weeks later, full recovery I would say took eight months although some fourteen months later I’m still improving. I cannot hesitate to recommend his services.

Following double hip replacement

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Initially the physio exercises are key as is listening to your body!

5 weeks after my hip operation I returned to the pool swimming lengths, two weeks after that I was back on my bike and now 6 months on I am able to run 6K (I didn’t try to run until 4 months) – my goal a sprint triathlon at 7 months.

SPAIRE Hip Replacement

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My new knees have totally given me back my life, I no longer live in the constant severe pain I had suffered for many years. 

Having the two operations within 12 weeks was tough at times. Although I was determined  to  regain the quality of life I’d lost. At times, the physio exercises were quite painful but I knew if I wanted to achieve the best results I had to push hard. No regrets and I’m forever grateful to Mr Symes and team. 

Bilateral Total Knee Replacement

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