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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