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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