The meniscus is an important structure in the knee joint and is positioned between the thigh and the shin bone. The loss of the meniscus (either due to injury and gradual degradation in the joint or as a result of necessary surgery if it cannot be repaired) can lead to constant pain, swelling feeling of instability and the progression of osteoarthritis.

To preserve the meniscus, we try to repair the meniscus whenever possible. However, when there is no meniscal tissue left or only a remnant is left in the knee and the patient has symptoms, then a Meniscal Allograft Transplantation ( MAT) is required. For further information, please visit www.meniscaltransplant.com

At Bridgend Clinic, we offer various surgical techniques to repair the meniscus and also perform MAT.

Mr Amit Chandratreya (Knee Specialist) is well trained and experienced in the MAT technique and is one of the few surgeons in the country to offer this procedure.

At Bridgend Clinic we also offer biological treatment for knee symptoms mostly arising as a result of arthritis. Mr Chandratreya is one of the founding members of the Biological Knee society and further details can be found at www.biologicalkneesociety.uk. Treatment details such as bone marrow aspirate can be found at www.celltherapy.wales.

Musculoskeletal (MSK) is a term used for conditions affecting your muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, spine and nerves.

We provide a private service offering advanced and timely management of musculoskeletal conditions. We are committed to providing specialist Assessment, Diagnosis and Management of a wide range of disorders including:

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Soft tissue injuries
• Tendonitis
• Mild to moderate osteoarthritis

You will receive highly specialised assessment and management advice from an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner or GP with specialist interest in MSK disorders (meet the team).

In order to assist in the diagnosis of your condition, we are able to privately access a wide range of diagnostic tests including:

• MRI
• CT
• Ultrasound
• Bone Scan
• Blood tests
• Guided injections

As a patient you will be given comprehensive advice about the appropriate management of your condition, this may include:

• Exercise and self-management
• Advice with regards to purchasing appropriate aids
• Analgesia
• Work place modification

If indicated we can offer corticosteroid injections (pain relieving injection) which may aid in the management of your condition.

Contact Us:

If you require any further information then please contact the MCAS service on 07724854678 or email: jgadvancedphysio@gmail.com

Making an Appointment:

Appointments can be made by calling : 07724 854678

Price List

Face to Face consultation fees include a room fee of £20 charged by ABM trust. Prices for Medical imaging will be charged by the imaging provider. JG MSK assessment will advise you on prices of imaging if required.

Cash or Cheque payments will be accepted. Payment will be accepted on the day of assessment or an invoice will be send to you. Please ensure that invoices are paid within 2 weeks. A reminder will be given for late payment.

Administrative Manager

Alisa Bourne

Mrs Alisa Bourne has provided administrative support to the Private Musculoskeletal service since it’s development in August 2013.

Alisa provides support to the clinicians in all administrative aspects of the service and insures that all correspondence is sent to GP’s and patients within a timely manor.

Mrs Bourne is a well established administrator within the ABMU LHB with a vast experience in medical administrative duties. She combines her role in the NHS with her commitment to providing invaluable support to the private MCAS service.