Primary hip replacement
Replaces a worn or damaged hip joint with a modern implant to relieve pain and restore movement. Minimally invasive techniques are used where appropriate.
Specialist treatment for the hip and the knee.
From first assessment and injections to joint replacement and complex revision surgery — explained clearly, in plain English.
Hip conditions assessed
- Hip pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Avascular necrosis
- Hip dysplasia
- Hip injuries
- Painful or failed hip replacement
- Complex hip pathologies
- Joint degeneration
- Sports injuries
Same-day hip replacement
For carefully selected patients at Medway Maritime Hospital: surgery and discharge on the same day, with nursing and therapy support at home. How it works
Hip revision surgery
Replacing or refining an earlier hip replacement that has worn, loosened or failed — from straightforward to highly complex revisions.
Second opinion: painful hip replacement
A thorough review when a hip replacement is painful or doesn’t feel right, to find the cause and the best next step.
Joint preservation & hip dysplasia
Procedures that aim to protect your own hip joint in earlier-stage disease, including hip dysplasia, and joint reconstruction when needed.
Avascular necrosis & core decompression
Assessment of avascular necrosis (loss of blood supply to the femoral head), including hip core decompression in suitable cases.
Hip injections
Targeted hip joint injections to ease pain from arthritis and other joint problems.
Hip arthroscopy
Keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat selected hip problems.
Knee conditions assessed
- Knee pain
- Knee osteoarthritis
- Meniscal (cartilage) tears
- Knee injuries
- Ligament injuries
- Kneecap dislocation
- Quadriceps & patellar tendon injuries
- Joint degeneration
- Sports injuries
Total knee replacement
Resurfaces a worn knee joint with a precisely fitted implant to reduce pain and improve mobility.
Partial knee replacement
Replaces only the damaged part of the knee where arthritis is limited, preserving healthy tissue.
Revision knee replacement
Surgery to replace or revise a previous knee replacement that is worn, loose or painful.
Knee arthroscopy
Keyhole surgery to diagnose and treat problems inside the knee, usually as a day case.
Meniscal repair
Repairing torn cartilage (meniscus) where possible, to protect the joint for the long term.
Ligament & kneecap problems
Assessment and treatment of knee ligament injuries and kneecap (patella) dislocation.
Tendon injuries
Treatment of quadriceps and patellar tendon injuries around the knee.
Arthrosamid® injection
A single injection of a soft, long-lasting hydrogel into the knee to ease osteoarthritis pain. Mr Bawale is a specialist in this treatment, with good outcomes for suitable patients.
Knee injections
Targeted knee joint injections to ease pain from arthritis and other joint conditions.
Every patient is different. This page is a general guide. The right treatment depends on your symptoms, scans, health and goals — Mr Bawale will talk you through all your options, including non-surgical ones, at your consultation.
Advanced options
Robotic-assisted surgery, planned around you.
Mr Bawale performs robotic-assisted surgery at The London Independent Hospital, using technology that helps plan and position your implant with precision.
- A surgical plan, tailored to your anatomy, is reviewed and confirmed on screen before the surgeon proceeds
- On-screen measurements help balance and position the implant precisely
- Available at The London Independent Hospital, part of Circle Health Group
Non-surgical option
Specialist in Arthrosamid® injections
Arthrosamid® is a single injection of a soft, long-lasting hydrogel into the knee joint, used to ease the pain of knee osteoarthritis. Mr Bawale is a specialist in this treatment and achieves good outcomes for suitable patients — suitability is assessed at consultation.
Ask about Arthrosamid®Second opinions
Still in pain after a hip replacement?
As Lead Hip Revision Surgeon at Medway Maritime Hospital, Mr Bawale is regularly asked for expert opinions on painful or failed primary hip replacements.
- Full review of your history, examination and imaging
- A clear explanation of what is — and isn’t — causing your pain
- Honest advice on whether surgery is likely to help
Not sure what you need? Just ask.
Send a short enquiry and Mr Bawale’s medical secretary will help arrange the right appointment.