Mr Mounir Hakimi
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Highfield Hospital, Rochdale
Total hip replacement · Total knee replacement
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Considering private hip or knee replacement in Manchester? Transform Medical supports patients across Greater Manchester, Stockport and Cheshire with orthopaedic assessment, treatment planning and recovery support.
A consultation gives you time to explain how hip or knee pain affects walking, stairs, sleep and daily life. Your consultant will consider your symptoms, previous treatments and any relevant imaging before recommending a suitable option.
Our Manchester team will confirm where your assessment, any operation and follow-up appointments will take place. Check the address on your appointment confirmation before travelling, as the consultation and operating hospital may be different sites.
If you are exploring private hip replacement in Manchester, an orthopaedic consultation can help explain persistent hip or groin pain, stiffness and reduced movement. Tell your consultant if pain affects sleep, walking, getting out of a chair or putting on shoes and socks.
Your consultant considers your symptoms, examination, medical history and relevant imaging before recommending treatment. Physiotherapy, appropriate pain relief, walking aids, weight management where relevant or injections may be considered before surgery.
A total hip replacement replaces the damaged ball and socket surfaces with an artificial joint. Your surgeon explains the proposed implant, approach, benefits and risks, including infection, blood clots and dislocation. Read our private hip replacement surgery guide for more detail.
Private knee replacement surgery may be considered when arthritis or other joint damage causes persistent pain and non-surgical treatment no longer helps enough. Your consultant will discuss physiotherapy, exercise, medication and other appropriate options alongside surgery.
A total knee replacement treats more extensively damaged joint surfaces. A partial knee replacement treats one affected compartment and preserves suitable healthy areas. Your examination and scans help determine which option may be appropriate.
Every patient is supported by GMC-registered surgeons and an experienced hospital team. We use the latest surgical techniques and high-quality implants to deliver safe, lasting results.
Choosing a Manchester care pathway can make it easier to plan consultations and support around your home and family. Before booking, ask where each stage will take place, which consultant is available and how your aftercare will be organised.
Appointment and surgery dates depend on availability, assessment and clinical suitability. Our team will explain the practical arrangements so you can plan travel, time away from work and help at home.
We welcome patients from across Manchester, Cheshire, Stockport and surrounding areas.
Many people delay treatment until their symptoms worsen. You may benefit from a joint assessment if:
Our team will review your medical history, discuss your goals and arrange any necessary imaging to build a clear picture of your joint condition.
Your first step is a conversation with our treatment team, followed by an orthopaedic consultation. Bring details of previous treatment, your medications and any scans or letters you already have.
If hip or knee replacement is recommended, your team explains pre-operative assessment, your surgeon, the operating hospital and your recovery plan. A hospital stay is typically one night, with discharge based on your clinical recovery and safe mobility.
For hip replacement, ask about walking aids, stairs, any movement precautions and the support you will need at home. Arrange collection after surgery and agree where physiotherapy and follow-up appointments will take place. Read our hip recovery timeline and hip physiotherapy guide.
Where will I be seen?
Our team will confirm the consultation address and the hospital proposed for surgery. Use your appointment confirmation for directions and arrival details; do not assume every stage takes place at the same site.
How do I plan travel and parking?
Ask about parking, step-free access and drop-off arrangements for your confirmed appointment location. If you are travelling from Stockport, Cheshire or elsewhere in Greater Manchester, allow time for the journey and arrange collection after surgery.
How long is the hospital stay?
Typically one night. Your clinical team will confirm when you are ready to leave and explain the support you will need at home.
What should I read before my consultation?
Explore our knee replacement treatment guide, recovery timeline and physiotherapy guide.
Request a Manchester consultation to discuss your symptoms, care options and local arrangements.
Can I discuss hip pain before deciding on surgery?
Yes. An assessment helps establish the cause of hip or groin pain and whether non-surgical care or hip replacement could help. Ask about the consultant available for your Manchester pathway and the hospital proposed for any operation.
What happens after a hip replacement?
Your team helps you start walking safely with support and provides a recovery plan. Full recovery takes several months and varies between people. Ask how physiotherapy, wound checks and follow-up will be arranged around your home in Greater Manchester, Stockport or Cheshire.
How should I plan transport and time off work?
Arrange collection from the operating hospital and help with daily tasks. Discuss your job, commute and driving with your care team before choosing dates; a desk-based role and heavy manual work may need different recovery plans.
Where can I learn about hip implants and preparation?
Read our hip implant guide and preparing for hip replacement guide, then bring your questions to the consultation.
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Specialist orthopaedic consultations and personalised care pathways are supported by an experienced clinical team at Transform Manchester.
Transform Manchester is at 33 Stamford Green, Stamford Street, Altrincham WA14 1ES. It is within easy reach of towns across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Approximate drive times:
Drive times are estimates and will vary with traffic and the time of day.
Our Greater Manchester orthopaedic team practises at Highfield Hospital in Rochdale. Explore their profiles to learn about their hip and knee expertise. Our team will confirm your consultation and treatment location when you enquire.
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Highfield Hospital, Rochdale
Total hip replacement · Total knee replacement
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Highfield Hospital, Rochdale
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Highfield Hospital, Rochdale
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View Mr Padmanabh Phaltankar’s profile →Once you send us your details, we will arrange for a meeting with your treatment coordinator.
Your treatment coordinator will listen to your concerns and collect information so that we can assess your treatment needs and refer you to the right consultant.
Your consultant will give you the time and attention to discuss any questions or concerns you may have and develop a personalised treatment plan.
Transform provides fixed-fee treatments without waiting lists. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer a comfortable and welcoming environment for all patients.
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