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Mr Hawar Akrawi 2021-04-28 Person 5 5 0

I injured my knee pretty badly the day before Christmas Eve. Despite COVID restrictions I had x-rays and initial assessment the next day but due to the holidays I had to wait a few days before I could get an MRI scan. Shortly after that I met with Mr Akrawi, who confirmed the extent of my injuries. Compression fractures to both condyles, ruptured PCL, torn meniscus and severely damaged lateral collateral ligament. Mr Akrawi discussed the surgical plan in great detail with me and assured me that repair/reconstruction was the necessary option. I was booked in to theatre and underwent surgery as soon as was practically possible. Mr Akrawi very kindly gave up his Saturday to undertake the surgery, which I think lasted several hours. The outcome was a buttress plate to support one of the fractures, total reconstruction of the lateral collateral ligament and arthroscopic clean up & repair of the meniscus. I was fitted with a PCL brace to aid non surgical healing of my PCL and following initial mobilisation was discharged home. The journey since then has been rounds of rehab and follow up appointments, which at times has been hard. Throughout it all Mr Akrawi has been there for me with encouragement, reassurance and answers to all of my questions. I cannot thank him enough for his expertise and kindness, as well as all the staff that have cared for and supported me through this. I am now back to walking & driving and in the next few days will be starting back at work. There’s still some way to go before I’m back to full strength, but so thankful to be mobile once again. Thanks again to all involved.