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Karen

I want to thank Professor Brain Devitt and his team for their professionlism and care during my second hip replacement. My hip was fairly restricted...

Total Hip Replacement

Peter

On the 18th June 2025, I received a total knee replacement carried out by Mr Niall Hogan Orthopaedic surgeon.  Prior to this I had reach a point...

Total Knee Replacement

Ramon Pinto

  • I’m Ramon Pinto 40 years old and I suffered from severe back pain for a couple of years leaving me unable to run even short distances.I...

    Spine / Back Pain / Spinal Surgery

David

I hurt my left knee in the early 70s in a motorbike race , in 1979 the cartilage was removed in Musgrave park hospital in a Belfast, this was great...

Total Knee Replacement

David

Before the surgery I had been totally dependent on a mobility scooter for a number of years because walking was so painful due to arthritis. I needed...

Total Hip Replacement

Frances Murphy

I suffered knee pain for a couple of years leaving me unable to walk even short distances. I was referred to NHS for Total knee replacement but never...

Total Knee Replacement

Alison

I first went to Gavin McHugh in 2021, a year after suffering a displaced tibial plateau fracture.  I was in constant pain and my mobility was...

Partial Knee Replacement

Michael

I was referred by my GP to Professor Devitt with osteoarthritis in my hip January 2023. I always loved to exercise but the pain was  too much. After...

Total Hip Replacement

Evelyn

I was referred to Mr. Mihai Vioreanu by my GP after months of pain and discomfort in my knees due to osteoarthritis. I was unable to do any of the...

Sports Injury / Sports Knee Surgery

Declan

I had a double knee replacement last year, with the surgery performed by Mark Jackson. All the effort involved was definitely worth it. For the first...

Total Knee Replacement

Thomas

Osteitis Pubis / Groin Pain I am a 32-year-old senior hurler with my club in Tipperary. When I was officially diagnosed with Osteoporosis Pubis in...

Pain Management

Jeremiah

I was referred to Mr Michael Kelleher for back Pain.  I got an excellent, timely diagnosis, and a plan was put in place to remedy the Back Pain. Mr...

Spine / Back Pain

Iarla

I have been struggling with groin pain for the last 2 years and I have been to many different physios and doctors and I still couldn’t get rid of...

Pain Management

Paul

My name is Paul and I have been jogging for about 10 years. While out jogging I began to notice a pain in my back running down my left leg and also...

Spine / Back Pain

Pauline Bolger

Firstly, I was introduced to Noelle who explained the whole procedure in an administration manner from my first visit to Xray to admission &...

Total Hip Replacement

Jean

I recently had a Total Hip Replacement under the care of Mr Mihai Vioreanu. The operation was a complete success and apart from the skilful team...

Total Knee Replacement

Suzanne

I needed two knees replaced. I couldn’t walk at all. I would highly recommend Mark Jackson and his team. A total gentleman and an incredible...

Total Knee Replacement

Julie-Ann Ennis

I first went to Mr Kelleher in 2017 with lower back pain that was impacting my life & I couldn’t do activities with my daughter and my husband...

Neurosurgery / Pain Management

Marie

I am now 71yrs old. I started to do Triathlons aged 50 following Bowel cancer stage 3. I started full Ironman (Swim 3.8k Bike 180k Run 42.2k) at age...

Shoulder Sports injuries / Sports Injury

Barbara

I love to run and play tennis. While both are great for lots of things, they are hard on your knees. I was having peristent pain in my knee and was...

Sports Knee Surgery

Mark

I tore my meniscus when I slipped on a mountain run just before the summer, this put a stop to all my sporting activities, I couldn’t take part...

Sports Knee Surgery

Gerry

I can’t thank Dr. Carolan and the Sports Medicine Department in Santry enough for their exceptional care and expertise in helping me recover...

Sports Injury

Ray

I am incredibly grateful to Michael Kelleher and the exceptional team at Sports Surgery Clinic for their unwavering support and expertise in my...

Spine / Back Pain

Liam

As a day patient for cartilage removal, I was in an excellent process from 1st meeting with Mr. Ray Moran; I arrived at 7 a.m. on the day of surgery...

Knee Arthroscopy

Gerry

I had a knee replacement done 3 months ago and I  couldn’t recommend the place highly enough. From the pre-operation assessment team to my...

Total Knee Replacement

Jim

SSC is brilliant the staff are extremely professional and efficient. The surgeons are clear concise, and informative. I cannot say enough about the...

ACL Reconstruction

Eileen

I would recommend SSC to anyone the service is terrific and the staff so friendly. I had a hip replacement done by Mr Michael Donnelly last October...

Total Hip Replacement

Rachel

Brilliant surgeon Ray Moran – fixed my daughter’s ACL. Fantastic nurses and care, and the place is spotless. Highly Recommend.

ACL Reconstruction

Dara

I tore 2 ligaments in my ankle playing GAA for my local team. I was referred by my GP to the Sports Surgery Clinic and was highly satisfied with...

Ankle Surgery

Rex

My name is Rex, and I play American Football for the Dublin Rebels and Irish Flag. My latest injury was a grade 3 hamstring tear in May, and I would...

Sports Shoulder Injury / Sports Injury

Fionnan

I hurt my knee playing golf. My physio referred me to the Sports Surgery Clinic for an MRI and then to Ciaran Cosgrave for a consultation.  The care...

Sports Injury

Dympna

I just had my hip replacement done 10 days ago and couldn’t praise Gavin McHugh enough.A very down-to-earth surgeon who puts patients at ease...

Total Hip Replacement

Teresa

My name is Teresa, and I am a footballer from Co Mayo. Two years ago, while playing a football match for my club, I felt a pop in my left knee. It...

ACL Reconstruction

Paidi

“I am Paidi from West Kerry, and I want to share my incredible experience with UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic. In 2018, while playing for my local...

ACL Reconstruction

Eoin

I would like to share my experience with Dr. Ciaran Cosgrave and the exceptional care I received at SSC’s Sports Medicine Department. My name...

Spine / Back Pain

Derek

I am thrilled to share my testimonial for the Sports Surgery Clinic in Santry. As a passionate golfer who plays regularly twice a week, I was...

Knee Surgery / Shoulder Sports injuries