Reviews

What Patients Say

Independent feedback from patients treated for hip and knee conditions and joint replacement surgery.

56 independent reviews
55 five-star reviews
Google • Doctify • Top Doctors

Top Doctors

22 five star reviews

Doctify

25 five star reviews – 1 Four star

Google

100% five star reviews

Independent 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.

Back to doing what matters

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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Experiences following joint replacement

More than the operation

Clear explanations

Understanding the problem and treatment options.

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Individualised treatment

Choosing the right treatment for each patient.


Modern joint replacement


Including SPAIRE, day-case pathways and robotic-assisted surgery where appropriate.


A physical therapist assists a woman with a prosthetic leg using parallel bars in a bright, modern rehabilitation clinic where other patients are exercising.

Recovery focused


Helping patients return safely to everyday life and activity.


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