Patient Testimonials

I am an active PE and Maths teacher who has always enjoyed playing a range of sports. Around ten years ago, I tore my right ACL playing basketball and after a long and painful recovery lasting 8 months to a year, I struggled to regain my fitness, but returned to playing sport. After 2/3 years of training and playing I ruptured my left ACL. This time, I went to a different surgeon. Both experiences with the surgeons were similar, somewhat impersonal.

However, when I needed revision surgery, Mr Mihai Vioreanu was recommended and I can honestly say that his level of empathy and professionalism changed my opinion on surgery.

I received a donor (Achilles) graft where Mihai used a graft sourced in the US. My recovery was so much faster than with previous operations. Each time I went to my physio, she would highlight that the stage of recovery I was at was similar to other patients who had their ACL replacement operation 1/2 months before me. I found that, unlike the other times, I lost only a fraction of the strength in my hamstring and quadriceps.

I would strongly recommend Mihai and found him so personable and responsive, always getting back to me if I had a question. For example, once when I was concerned and emailed Mihai, within minutes he had responded and put my mind at ease.

As a GP and a patient I can fully appreciate the quality of care I received having my ACL reconstruction done with Mr Vioreanu.

I had a skiing accident and ruptured my ACL. Within a few days of my return home I had an appointment and discussion with Mihai about my options and likely time frames which was very important to me both for work, and, as I was emigrating to Australia within a few months. I was extremely happy with the care that I received having opted to go ahead with surgical reconstruction. My physiotherapist was amazed by my quick recovery and minimal scarring. On leaving Ireland I was even given contacts in Australia in case I needed any follow up (I didn’t) and I have had no issues getting back to pre-injury sports activities. Often I forget which knee was operated due the excellent function of the reconstructed knee.

Many thanks for an exceptionally professional surgery and follow up. I absolutely recommend Mr Vioreanu both as a patient and as a GP.

I am 37 years old CEO and met Mr. Mihai Vioreanu after an 18 months of continuous knee pain following surgery that did not worked well and a wrong rehabilitation performed in a different clinic. Mr. Vioreanu was the fifth orthopaedic surgeon in Europe to evaluate me in 18 months and the only one who was able to determine right away the source of my knee pain.

 

After evaluating and explaining in a very professional way and also easy to understand the source of my pain Mihai recommended a completely different rehab protocol then I received before. I was very impressed with the Physiotherapy department in Sports Surgery Clinic and with professionalism of Mr. Colm Fuller, lead Physiotherapist in SSC.

 

Following Mihai's recommendation the pain in my knee reduced next day by half and then disappeared completely over the next 6 months. I was really impressed how he "took me from hell to heaven" in such a short time.

 

Thank you Mihai and many thanks to your team in SSC! I cannot thank you enough!

Mr. Vioreanu is an incredible surgeon who significantly improved my mobility and quality of life in just 2 days after hip replacement surgery! 

Mihai explained in clear and simple language the process and outcome before the procedure (which only took about an hour), this was very reassuring to know.  

His precision, skill and technique meant the impact of the recovery period was minimal and I was walking with crutches the next morning, which by all standards is a phenomenal result.  

I'm 4 weeks after surgery, I'm driving and walking better than ever before (without crutches or pain too). Now I have a greater range of movement and just a barely noticeable scar which is great! 

Walking and everything was so restrictive before the operation at such a young age ( 38 yo ) but I'm excited and very much looking forward to enjoying a fully functional active life.  

Best thing I ever did!! Mihai is highly recommend.

After many years of discomfort with both knees, endless amounts of injections, and getting nowhere I met Mr Vioreanu at the Sports Surgery Clinic in December 2014.

During the consultation Mihai took the time to explain in plain language the risks and the benefits of total knee replacements. I was very comfortable with his open and straight approach. I was advised to exercise in preparation for the operation on my right knee in January 2015. I did Pilates for 20 minutes daily for 6 weeks prior to my operation. I went into the hospital on Friday and home on Monday. Ten weeks later I had my left knee replaced.

After 5 months I flew to Sydney and walked pain free, really enjoying the trip. I am back hill walking and enjoying every minute of it. I got my life back.

Many thanks Mihai.

I ruptured my ACL while playing GAA for my school in an Under 16’s Leinster Colleges’ semi-final, February 2016. I had a scan which confirmed ACL rupture and torn meniscus. I was 15 years old at the time and playing a lot of football for my club, school and county. I was not expecting this news and the prospect of having to miss 9-12 months of football was quite devastating. 

A week later I met with Mihai. He inspired confidence in me and he reassured me that I would return to football with a much better knowledge of my fitness and more aware of how to avoid further injury. He emphasised the importance of following his comprehensive rehab protocol and talked me through the various stages of the rehab journey. 

On April 6^th 2016 I underwent ACL reconstruction surgery with Mihai in Sports Surgery Clinic. Everything went well thankfully and Mihai and all the staff in Santry were great, particularly the physios who helped and guided me through the initial rehab work.  The main part of my rehab journey was supervised by my local physio, Michael Hoey in Carbury, who worked with me through Mihai’s rehab protocol for the subsequent 9 months and to whom I am hugely indebted.

It’s now exactly one year today since my ACL operation. I started back to some light training after Christmas and got the all-clear from Mihai in January for a gradual return to play. Seven or eight games later, building up my on-the-pitch minutes with each match, I’ve now played the last four club games in full and I am looking forward to playing in the Minor League County Final in two weeks time. 

This wasn’t an easy journey but I really appreciate Mihai’s guidance, reassurance and care and the fact that he was always approachable and available along the way, whether in person or via email. 

Many thanks Mihai & SSC team. 

I had High Tibial Osteotomy surgery with Mr Mihai Vioreanu in February 2015. I had been in terrible pain with my knee in 2014 following arthroscopic 'clean-out' performed in a different hospital.

Mr Vioreanu was excellent during all my consultations with him. He spoke openly and plainly about the surgical procedure in layman's terms. He thoroughly discussed all the pros and cons involved. Mihai was always ready and available to assist me after surgery. I am now back to a normal lifestyle and enjoy an active life.

I have recommended Mr Vioreanu to many of my friends who have had knee problems and had similar feed-back from them.

I came to Mr Mihai Vioreanu having two failed previous ACLs. I was struggling to walk upstairs and had discomfort walking and jogging.

Mihai was very professional in his assessment and offered several options as treatment. Upon further assessment we decided that a two stage revision and a donor (Achilles) graft would be the best option. As this type of operation is not commonly performed in Ireland I was expecting some difficulties, however Mihai was over accommodating and helpful in dealing with the health insurer.

The surgery was a massive success and I was back in rehab much quicker than the previous ACL operations (hamstring grafts) and back on the rugby pitch within 6-7 months.

I highly recommend Mihai. He had my best interests and goals at heart throughout. David

My name is David Ryan and I am sixteen years old. In October of 2015, I ruptured my left ACL playing basketball. Up until then I was an international athlete and played basketball at national level. After my injury, I was extremely worried that my dream of becoming an international athlete and Olympian was over. When I told people I had an ACL rupture, they gave me the impression that I would never return to sport again. On my first visit, I was reassured by Mr. Mihai Vioreanu that I could make a full return to sport, provided that I followed his rehabilitation protocol. I was also given the option of taking part in the SSC rehabilitation pathway which I gladly engaged in. I got lots of support from Mr. Mihai and his team and also from my physiotherapist, Karen Coughlan, in Cahir. I also got further reassurance from Mr. Mihai’s website and the fact that he was always available to contact. I won’t say the rehab was always easy but I kept going. After a year of dedicated work from myself, Mr. Mihai and my physiotherapist, I am happy to say I have made a full recovery. At my nine-month 3D Dimensional ACL Review, August 2016, I had one of the best scores the clinic had ever seen.

I am currently back to full training and I am on track to reach the World Youth standard in long jump and 400m. Mr. Vioreanu has also given me the inspiration to follow a career in medicine and surgery.

I am forever indebted to him for my full recovery.

I had a knee replacement operation in October 2015 in the Sports Surgery Clinic and I would like to share my experiences with other people.

I had my pre-assessment 3 weeks prior to my operation which was done so efficiently and where all information was relayed back to me very shortly afterwards.  During the consultation with Mr. Mihai Vioreanu there was nothing left for me to ask as he explained the full procedure very clearly and he informed me about everything in full detail.  

Prior to this operation I could barely walk and the pain was tremendous for many years. It is now 3 months since I had my operation and I am already walking perfectly and without the aid of crutches.

I believe that Mr. Mihai’s advice regarding my physiotherapy was the key to my quick recovery. I followed the exercises that Mihai advised me to do day by day and no doubt it was so much better than any pain killers. Yes, it was painful at times but I knew that this was the answer and that I had to help myself. Mr. Mihai rehabilitation booklet is very simple and each exercise is clearly illustrated, user friendly and easy to follow.

Constant liaison via emails, phone calls and letters from Gwen, Mr. Mihai’s Assistant were sent regularly and fully detailed for my appointments before and after my operation.

Finally I would like to say that I am so pleased that I had this operation in Sports Surgery Clinic and the treatment I received was excellent throughout. The aftercare from all the nurses, doctors and physiotherapists was excellent and they were so caring towards me.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Mihai Vioreanu, Gwen his secretary and all his team. My life has changed tremendously and I am able to walk again.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH.

When I recently broke my forearm in two places I was under considerable pain. I had however the good fortune to be introduced to Mr Vioreanu shortly thereafter who then performed surgery on my arm in SSC. I was immediately struck by his professionalism and the fact that the patient was the centre of his focus.

Despite a delay on the day of surgery, he took time out of his theatre work to visit me, explain the cause of the delay and tell me when the operation would take place later on in the day so as to put my mind at ease.

It is not always evident that talented medical specialists have commensurate interpersonal skills - in Mr Vioreanu's case  - he was a thorough gentleman allied to his professional competence.

It is often said that 'form is temporary but class is permanent' - and it is therefore without hesitation I highly recommend Mr Vioreanu to any would be patients.  

It was a privilege for me to be in the hands of such a learned and competent professional and for that I thank him most sincerely.

I have torn meniscus in both knees from playing football. I found out about three years ago when after an MRI scan immediate surgery was recommended in a different clinic. I was a bit reluctant to have surgery and I started seeking alternative treatments. Mr Mihai Vioreanu was recommended.

I had my appointment with Mr Mihai Vioreanu almost two years ago. During a very detailed and in depth consultation he explained to me the nature of my condition and that in my case light exercise and cycling would be a better treatment than surgery.

Now I can walk up and down the stairs and carry on with my very busy daily activities absolutely pain free and unrestricted from any moves and completely unaware of my knee problems.

Thank you Mihai.

I had an accident while I was in Bosnia and the doctors there placed a cast on my leg and advised me not to walk at all on that leg.

Based on a friend recommendation I rang Mr. Vioreanu's office and Gwen, his receptionist was very nice to schedule an appointment. Mihai got rid of the cast the minute he saw me. I was asked to go to do a pre rehab in order to build back the muscles and improve my knee movement. Within 2 weeks I had my ACL reconstructed. It was very successful. I had very little pain and knee felt great. Within a week I was back to work and started slowly walking. The recovery process was very quick and pain free. Now I have no problems with my knee. In fact, I am squatting weights. I am also able to run without any issues. I did have to put a lot of work into it by going to physio and going to the gym 5 times a week. I am back doing all the activities I used to do before. I can also fully bend my knee which at the start was a bit of a struggle.

Mihai brought my confidence back and reassured me everything was going to be okay which meant a lot at the time. I fully trust Mr Vioreanu and I recommend him to all of my family and friends.

Thank you!

I had my hip replaced with Mr. Vioreanu last year. I was suffering for years with my hip but it was only afterwards I realised how much pain and discomfort I was living with.

From the first time I met Mihai I felt comfortable with the man who eventually would be operating on me. He explains things in a manner that even a novice like myself can understand. The care before, during and after is thoroughly professional. Mihai takes time to explain exactly what is going to happen and how you will feel and ultimately gives great advise on your post-op recovery.

I would highly recommend Mr Vioreanu and the Sports Surgery Clinic.

Several weeks after completing my undergraduate studies as a physiotherapist, I ruptured my ACL playing football. I knew the severity of the injury and felt I had a good grasp of its implications, but none the less I was nervous about the prospect of surgery and subsequent rehab.

My physio recommended Mr Vioreanu as he had referred several patients to him for ACL surgery in the past and had received nothing but excellent feedback from them.

Mihai was an absolute gentleman from the outset and made me feel at ease. We explored the options available, discussed proposed time frames and he answered any questions I had. Throughout my lead-up to surgery and subsequent follow-up, Mihai was easily contactable and very approachable. I commenced my first physio job only four weeks after my surgery and I have had a very successful rehab.

Subsequently, since my surgery I have met and treated many of Mihai’s patients while working as a Physiotherapist at SSC and the positive feedback has been unanimous. I couldn’t be happier with the results of my ACL reconstruction and would recommend Mr Mihai Vioreanu to anyone undergoing orthopaedic surgery.

Dear Mr Vioreanu,

I would like to thank you for the excellent and professional service that was provided in dealing with my knee surgery back in May of 2015.

Your wonderful personality made me feel at ease and I knew from an early stage that I was in safe hands. After my surgery, your daily visits gave me the confidence and assurance to get back on my feet, albeit on crutches, and within 3 days I was home.

The whole experience although daunting at first was made easier by you and your staff and for that I am grateful. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and family.

A special thank you to Gwen for all her help. She was always courteous and very helpful when dealing with her.

Thank you.

Hi Mr Vioreanu and Gwen,

Just to say a big thank you for everything.

I am now 10 months post surgery and just back from a 10 day skiing holiday!
I was able to ski the whole time pain free, the knee was a little weaker than usual, but to be expected.
I am now also back into running and usually go for a 4k run 3 times a week.

There is no way to say this enough but thank you, thank you, thank you!

I damaged the medial ligament and tore my meniscus in the right knee while playing football. My local physiotherapist told me I was extremely lucky not to damage the ACL and that I should perhaps consider whether or not I wanted to continue playing my beloved sport. I spent the next 12 weeks working hard using physiotherapy exercises to rehabilitate the medial ligament while hoping that the meniscus would naturally heal too. Unfortunately it did not, so fearing the worst I visited Mr. Vioreanu for his expert advice. And that was when everything changed.

Mihai's attitude, personality and professional approach immediately put me at ease and following an examination of my MRI scan and a good talk about the actual details of the injury, he recommended "removing the stone that was in my shoe" offering me a date for surgery the following week. Immediately after surgery we spoke again and he offered me some good advice regarding recovery exercises and preparation techniques for when I would be going back playing again....in 4 to 5 weeks! After my follow up visit he told me I could start playing again immediately and that everything had healed up as expected. I naturally had doubts but he put my mind at ease by talking to me as a person who plays sports and not just a patient.

It was this approach that I think defined him best. Having a surgeon who plays sport and knows the actual physical demands makes such as huge difference. Much like having a referee who actually played the game can have a proper feel for how the game is transforming. Back playing football now week in and week out and there are no knee issues at all.

Thank you Mihai. You are a true credit to your profession and your game.

At 82 years of age I had both my knees replaced at Santry Sports Clinic by Mr. Mihai Vioreanu, who came highly recommended. I had my first consultation with Mr.Vioreanu in mid-july 2016, and was very impressed with how he explained the whole procedure to me, including the emphasis he put on the importance of doing the exercises, both pre and post op. Very down to earth, and made me feel, ‘ok let’s go, let’s get on with it’.

I have no doubt Mihai has something special, he even comes across as a friend, as I refer to him at home. I had the first knee done at the end of August 2016 and the second one done four and a half months later in January 2017. Each op was done on a Friday afternoon, and I was discharged on a Monday morning after sessions with the Physiotherapist, who put me through some exercises, and the drill of going up and down stairs. Everything went like a dream due to the wonderful skill of Mr. Vioreanu and his team, who gave me the best possible care and attention, also to the ward staff who looked after me so well, I give them a big thank you, and ten plus, they could not do enough for me. 

Hi Mihai,

I just wanted to write to you and your team and express my thanks for the care and effort you put in to a very successful surgery after a very significant injury.

You performed a right patella open reduction and internal fixation on 29/10/14 and 11 months after the surgery I won 2 European gold and silver medals at the European Surf-Lifesaving Championships in Spain.

I am pushing for World Championship medals this year. Recovery is still ongoing but training is going great!

As an international athlete yourself, I am sure you will get a small degree of pleasure from this!

Thanks again!

On the 27 January 2016 I had a decision to make - my two knees had been paining me for the last 5 years - but in the past year they had gotten considerably worse, to the point where I found it difficult to walk or play golf. I checked the Sport Surgery Clinic in Santry and reading Mr. Mihai Vioreanu's web page, I was very impressed by his experience of hip and knee replacement surgery. I called is PA Ms. Gwen Jackson and within 1 week she was able to give me an appointment to see Mr. Vioreanu. I had never been in hospital before for any procedure so I was very apprehensive. Mr. Vioreanu showed me the X-ray on both my knees and the only solution was knee replacements. He explained in great detail to me the procedure, he put my mind at ease and gave me a program to follow before my operation on the 8 April 2016. Four weeks after my first operation I was able to drive. The program he put me on helped me to sleep at night and also helped my recovery. I was so pleased with this outcome I booked for my second knee to be done on 26 July, this time I was back driving in 3 weeks.

I am now enjoying a whole new way of life and I am so thankful to Mr. Vioreanu for his excellent surgery, his dedication to me as a patient and on the 3 October I played my first game of golf in 12 months with no after affects. I walk most days for an hour without pain.

The best decision I ever made was to see Mr. Vioreanu, he has changed my life.

I had ACL reconstruction with Mr Mihai Vioreanu after suffering a freak accident during a rugby game.

After surgery I followed Mihai's rehabilitation program under guidance from my club physio. After 6 months I am now weight lifting the same as before my injury, participating in team training's while not suffering any pain and running very comfortably. I am feeling stronger then before my injury and on course to be training fully in the next month or so. Looking forward to play a rugby match again.

Thank you Mihai.

Hi Mihai,
I'm so trilled with my new hips I thought I'd email you to fill you in on what they are doing for me:

• Climbed a gate with ease about 2 weeks ago, something I haven't been able to do for a few years.
• Did a 16km canal walk last week with ease and even better no grumbling legs/joints afterwards
• Today climbed Blackhill in the snow, made it to the top with ease but even better came down with confidence and speed, in past I'd have 'crept' down with feet not going where they should to keep balance. And even better again have been able to 'fly' up and down stairs this evening, in past I'd have crawled up the stairs for a few days after such a walk.

Thank you so much for the wonderful job you did on me, its opened up the possibility of doing things I thought I'd never get to do again.

I twisted my knee in December 2015 and I thought I was going to walk it off. After 2 weeks I still felt as the knee was slipped out of position.
I waited 1 month and went for MRI that showed a tear in my meniscus. As I have always been active, playing football, gym and running I suspected the tear might have been there for a while. After some research I found Mr Mihai by chance on the internet in relation to Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin.

I have severe arthrtis in my knee at a very young age (40 yo) and I'm trying to delay having a knee replacement. 

Mr Vioreanu immediately put me at ease as soon as I walked into his clinic. Mihai took his time to answer all my questions and concerns and I walked away feeling that now I had a plan in place to manage my knee condition. 

I highly recommend Mr Vioreanu. I felt listened to and his advice was really appreciated.

Thank you.