Patient Information
Our aim is to provide you with the information and support you need to make confident, informed decisions about your knee health and recovery.
Everything You Need to Know About Your Care
Welcome to our patient information centre. Here you'll find comprehensive guidance to help you navigate your journey from initial consultation through to recovery. We believe that informed patients are empowered patients, and we're committed to providing you with clear, practical information at every stage.
Getting Started
Your First Visit
Preparing for your initial consultation with Dr Jonathan Negus? Learn what happens during your first appointment, what to bring, and how your knee will be assessed so we can begin identifying the most appropriate treatment options for you.
What you’ll find:
- What happens during your consultation
- Important documents and imaging to bring
- How your diagnosis is explored
- How treatment options are discussed
Book an Appointment
Ready to take the next step? Book an assessment with Dr. Negus and his team at one of our convenient Sydney locations.
Available consulting locations:
- St Leonards - MTP Health
- Beacon Hill - MTP Health
- Gosford - Hills Street Sports Medicine
A GP referral is required for your consultation.
Understanding Your Treatment
Am I a Candidate?
Wondering whether knee surgery may be appropriate for you? Learn about the common signs that may benefit from specialist assessment and how Dr Jonathan Negus determines whether surgery or non-surgical care may be suitable.
What you’ll find:
- Signs that may indicate a specialist review
- Conditions commonly linked to knee pain and limitation
- When surgery may be considered
- How clinical findings and personal goals guide recommendations
Preparing for Your Procedure
Preparation for Surgery
If surgery is recommended, understanding what to organise beforehand can help you feel prepared and confident. Learn the key steps to get ready physically, medically, and at home in the days and weeks leading up to your procedure.
What you’ll find:
- Pre-operative assessments and testing
- Medication and supplement considerations
- General wellbeing and prehabilitation
- How to prepare your home environment
- Personal items and practical arrangements
- Hospital admission guidance
- What to expect immediately after surgery
Financial Information
Fees & Billing
Understanding the financial aspects of your care helps you plan confidently and avoid unexpected costs. Learn how consultation fees, surgical fees, Medicare rebates, and private health insurance contributions work, including options that may reduce out-of-pocket expenses.
What you’ll find:
- Consultation fees and available Medicare rebates
- How surgical fees are structured
- Private health insurance rebates and gap payments
- No Gap joint replacement options for eligible Medibank Private and HCF members
- Accepted payment methods
- Information for workers’ compensation or third-party claims
What to Expect
New to our practice? Learn what typically happens throughout your care journey, from preparing for your appointment and understanding your diagnosis to discussing treatment options and planning any next steps.
What you’ll find:
- What to do before your appointment
- What happens during your consultation
- How your diagnosis is explained
- How treatment options are outlined
- What to expect if surgery is being considered
- What happens after your appointment, and how follow-up is arranged
Our Approach
Learn about the philosophy behind Dr Jonathan Negus’ 360° Knee Recovery System, including how your condition is assessed, how treatment decisions are made, and the way our team supports your recovery from first consultation through to follow-up care.
What you’ll find:
- How your assessment and diagnosis are performed
- How non-surgical and surgical options are considered
- How surgical planning and education are delivered
- What to expect from postoperative care and follow-up
- Our commitment to safety, shared decision-making, and personalised treatment
Questions or Need Assistance?
If you can't find the information you're looking for, or if you have specific questions about your care, please don't hesitate to contact our rooms.
Our team is here to help guide you through every step of your journey toward better knee health.
Knee Surgery Services
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Robotic Knee Surgery
Computer-assisted planning tailors implant size and alignment to arthritic anatomy for comfort and long-term function.
See Robotic BenefitsTotal Knee Replacement
Best for advanced, multi-compartment arthritis when walking, sleep and daily tasks are limited by pain and stiffness.
Understand Total ReplacementPartial Knee Replacement
Suitable when arthritis is confined to one side of the knee, preserving ligaments and more natural feel.
Explore Partial ReplacementKnee Arthroscopy
Occasionally used when arthritis coexists with a locking tear; not a routine treatment for arthritis alone.
Learn About ArthroscopyKnee Conditions
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Early Signs of Knee Arthritis
Spot the early warning symptoms before arthritis significantly impacts daily life.
Recognise Early SymptomsKnee Pain in Older Adults
How age-related changes and arthritis often overlap, and what can help ease discomfort.
Relieve Pain (Older Adults)Meniscus Tear
Degenerative tears often occur alongside arthritis—learn how they’re diagnosed and managed.
Treat a Meniscus TearFellowships and visitations
- Professor Fares Haddad - UCLH & Princess Grace, London - Hip & knee surgery
- Mr Andy Williams - Fortius Clinic, London - Sports surgery for elite athletes
- Mr Will Jackson - Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford - Partial knee replacement
- Mr John Timperley - Exeter Hip Unit, UK - Hip surgery
- Professor Graichen - Lindenlohe, Germany - Brainlab navigated arthroplasty
- Dr Kristoff Corten - Genk Belgium - Direct anterior approach for hip surgery
- Professor Ian McNamara - Norwich, UK - Patellofemoral knee surgery
- Mr Thomas Quick - Stanmore, London - Peripheral nerve injury
- Dr Jonathan Herald - Sports and knee arthroplasty fellowship, Sydney