Patient Stories
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Welcome to our patient stories page. Here, explore our testimonials, where patients shared their journeys of overcoming knee pain and enhancing their quality of life with Arthrosamid®.
Patient Stories
Welcome to our patient stories page. Here, explore our testimonials, where patients shared their journeys of overcoming knee pain and enhancing their quality of life with Arthrosamid®.
Ireland
When Nick, 60, felt a ‘ping’ in his right knee while playing golf about 18 months ago, he feared he might finally have to undergo knee replacement surgery. He’d been avoiding it for more than a decade as he knew there was a slow recovery time.
Claire Redman, a 54-year-old advocate for women’s health and exercise, has dedicated her career to promoting active lifestyles, particularly among women and girls. Despite a lifelong passion for sports and movement, she began experiencing severe knee pain eight years ago, which worsened over time. After consulting with an orthopedic surgeon, Claire opted for Arthrosamid®, an innovative hydrogel injection, as an alternative to knee replacement surgery. Following a successful treatment and recovery, Claire has regained her mobility, returned to her active lifestyle, and now enjoys participating in family activities without pain.
Sylvia Leporati, 68, had been suffering from knee osteoarthritis in her right knee for more than a decade. “It stopped me running,” she explained. “As soon as it was getting bad, I just stopped. I’ve suffered with it for over 10 years now.”
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For over two decades, Robert Clark, 61, endured persistent knee pain and the long-term effects of osteoarthritis — a result of a life filled with both high-impact sport and devastating accidents. Now, three months post-Arthrosamid treatment, he’s beginning to feel relief for the first time in years. He’s shared his journey, from the first signs of trouble to the decision that has helped him reclaim his active lifestyle.
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Gill, who lives near Abingdon, Oxfordshire has enjoyed a lifetime of playing tennis at a good level. Regularly competing for her local club, she would often play several times a week - plus matches, in the week and weekends. She considered herself to be very fit for her age and active (also taking up golf, ‘on the side’ as a fun and sociable pursuit with local friends).
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84-year-old Jane Dotchin is a truly inspirational example of a life well lived. A keen horsewoman all her life, to this day Jane continues her love of long-distance travel across the UK on horseback. Every year, she completes a staggering 500-mile round trip trek from her Northumberland home in Hexham to Scottish Highlands on her horse, Diamond with Jack Russel, Dinky, along for the ride in the saddle bag. Jane is all about the outdoor life – day-to-day she lives on a small holding surrounded by hens, dogs and horses and spends much of her trips camping out in the wild.
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Jonny Rawlinson, 44, is a “sports-mad” dad of four from Portsmouth, accomplished in rugby, tennis and hockey and with a passion for long distance running. But, over the past few years, significant swelling and inflammation of his right knee (caused by the early stages of patellofemoral osteoarthritis) was having a major impact on his ability to enjoy sport.
Read more
Jon Pile, 44, is an avid athlete, spending most of his weekends doing some form of exercise whether that’s running, cycling or swimming. But last August things all changed for Jon. A fall whilst running kicked off symptoms and significant knee pain. In a matter of months, he went from competing in triathlons to not being able to do a simple quad stretch or even play football in the garden with his kids, everything from sport to basic household tasks became increasingly difficult.
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Dr Madhu Chopra, MBBS, DORL, trained initially as an ENT specialist, before pursuing her current passion for cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology. She is Managing Director of one stop dento-facial clinic, Studio Aesthetique, Mumbai, India and a film producer too.
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HR Manager, Sarah Broom (54) from Surrey (who’s also passionate about fitness - particularly “Bounce”, a trampette-based form of cardio exercise) and travel - shares her story about the benefits of Arthrosamid®.
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With four children aged between eight and 13, four horses, two dogs, four cats and eight chickens, it’s fair to say that Katie Gilmour, 49, from The Haven, West Sussex has a busy and active lifestyle. As an accomplished journalist and podcaster who thrives on being busy and physically fit, Katie developed instability in her right knee in 2021 while running with her daughter and their family pony in a Showing class.
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FARMER Les Goldhawk has spent around 45 years working on his family farm doing all manner of arduous tasks. After reading a newspaper article about Arthrosamid® and encouraged by his wife Debbie, he booked an appointment to have both knees injected with it in December 2022.
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When Nick, 60, felt a ‘ping’ in his right knee while playing golf about 18 months ago, he feared he might finally have to undergo knee replacement surgery. He’d been avoiding it for more than a decade as he knew there was a slow recovery time.
Claire Redman, a 54-year-old advocate for women’s health and exercise, has dedicated her career to promoting active lifestyles, particularly among women and girls. Despite a lifelong passion for sports and movement, she began experiencing severe knee pain eight years ago, which worsened over time. After consulting with an orthopedic surgeon, Claire opted for Arthrosamid®, an innovative hydrogel injection, as an alternative to knee replacement surgery. Following a successful treatment and recovery, Claire has regained her mobility, returned to her active lifestyle, and now enjoys participating in family activities without pain.
Sylvia Leporati, 68, had been suffering from knee osteoarthritis in her right knee for more than a decade. “It stopped me running,” she explained. “As soon as it was getting bad, I just stopped. I’ve suffered with it for over 10 years now.”
Read more
For over two decades, Robert Clark, 61, endured persistent knee pain and the long-term effects of osteoarthritis — a result of a life filled with both high-impact sport and devastating accidents. Now, three months post-Arthrosamid treatment, he’s beginning to feel relief for the first time in years. He’s shared his journey, from the first signs of trouble to the decision that has helped him reclaim his active lifestyle.
Read more
Gill, who lives near Abingdon, Oxfordshire has enjoyed a lifetime of playing tennis at a good level. Regularly competing for her local club, she would often play several times a week - plus matches, in the week and weekends. She considered herself to be very fit for her age and active (also taking up golf, ‘on the side’ as a fun and sociable pursuit with local friends).
Read more
84-year-old Jane Dotchin is a truly inspirational example of a life well lived. A keen horsewoman all her life, to this day Jane continues her love of long-distance travel across the UK on horseback. Every year, she completes a staggering 500-mile round trip trek from her Northumberland home in Hexham to Scottish Highlands on her horse, Diamond with Jack Russel, Dinky, along for the ride in the saddle bag. Jane is all about the outdoor life – day-to-day she lives on a small holding surrounded by hens, dogs and horses and spends much of her trips camping out in the wild.
Read more
Jonny Rawlinson, 44, is a “sports-mad” dad of four from Portsmouth, accomplished in rugby, tennis and hockey and with a passion for long distance running. But, over the past few years, significant swelling and inflammation of his right knee (caused by the early stages of patellofemoral osteoarthritis) was having a major impact on his ability to enjoy sport.
Read more
Jon Pile, 44, is an avid athlete, spending most of his weekends doing some form of exercise whether that’s running, cycling or swimming. But last August things all changed for Jon. A fall whilst running kicked off symptoms and significant knee pain. In a matter of months, he went from competing in triathlons to not being able to do a simple quad stretch or even play football in the garden with his kids, everything from sport to basic household tasks became increasingly difficult.
Read more
Dr Madhu Chopra, MBBS, DORL, trained initially as an ENT specialist, before pursuing her current passion for cosmetic and aesthetic dermatology. She is Managing Director of one stop dento-facial clinic, Studio Aesthetique, Mumbai, India and a film producer too.
Read more
HR Manager, Sarah Broom (54) from Surrey (who’s also passionate about fitness - particularly “Bounce”, a trampette-based form of cardio exercise) and travel - shares her story about the benefits of Arthrosamid®.
Read more
With four children aged between eight and 13, four horses, two dogs, four cats and eight chickens, it’s fair to say that Katie Gilmour, 49, from The Haven, West Sussex has a busy and active lifestyle. As an accomplished journalist and podcaster who thrives on being busy and physically fit, Katie developed instability in her right knee in 2021 while running with her daughter and their family pony in a Showing class.
Read more
FARMER Les Goldhawk has spent around 45 years working on his family farm doing all manner of arduous tasks. After reading a newspaper article about Arthrosamid® and encouraged by his wife Debbie, he booked an appointment to have both knees injected with it in December 2022.
Read more
Elite Athletes empowers former top-level competitors to continue making an impact by supporting their transition into advocacy, mentoring, and community-driven initiative how innovative hydrogel treatment Arthrosamid® has helped continue to be active and manage their knee osteoarthritis.
Ugo Monye is a former England and British & Irish Lions rugby player turned broadcaster, now a pundit for TNT Sports, ITV, and BBC Radio 5 Live. He played his entire club career with Harlequins.
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Nicky Ponsford has led Women’s High Performance at World Rugby since 2021, driving global team competitiveness at major events like the Rugby World Cup.
Geoff Thomas is a former England and Crystal Palace footballer who captained the 1990 FA Cup Final. A leukaemia survivor, he now raises funds and awareness for blood cancer charities.
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Allison Curbishley, former Olympic 400m runner and BBC broadcaster, overcame knee osteoarthritis to stay active and inspire others—proving determination doesn’t stop at the finish line.
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Robert Lindstedt, 48, is a Swedish former professional tennis player with an illustrious career that saw him reach a career-high doubles ranking of world number three and win the title of Australian Open Grand Slam doubles champion alongside his partner Łukasz Kubot. Since retiring from playing, Robert has turned his attention to coaching and he has helped some of the biggest names in international tennis climb up the ranks. Whilst he may not be taking to the courts himself, coaching is still demanding on the body and staying active is not just a lifestyle choice, it is a necessity, and something that has become increasingly difficult.
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Geoff Thomas, former England footballer and cancer survivor, has become a symbol of resilience and purpose. After overcoming chronic myeloid leukaemia, he’s dedicated his life to raising funds for Cure Leukaemia. In 2025, Geoff is taking on the Tour de France route for the seventh time to inspire others and support life-saving research.
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The Retired Athlete Programme empowers former elite athletes to transition into meaningful roles beyond their sporting careers. By leveraging their experience, discipline, and public influence, the programme supports initiatives that drive social impact—like Ugo Monye or Nicky Ponsford, which blend athletic endurance with charitable purpose.
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England Athletics champions the development of athletics at every level, from grassroots to elite. Through partnerships and programmes that promote health, inclusion, and community engagement, they support runners and elite athletes like Allison Curbishley in using their platform to inspire change and raise awareness for causes that matter.
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Planet Rugby is a leading digital platform dedicated to rugby union, providing up‑to‑date news, live scores, fixtures, results, and expert analysis from across the global game. Covering international rugby, domestic leagues, and major tournaments, it serves as a go‑to source for fans, players, and professionals looking for timely reporting, opinion pieces, and in‑depth coverage of the sport
It is important to bear in mind that there is no cure for osteoarthritis but successful treatment with Arthrosamid® may reduce or relieve your knee pain. You should also bear in mind that your knee osteoarthritis may not improve and, in some cases, may get worse.