In 2022, our cartilage surgeon Professor Paul Lee had the pleasure of administering an Arthrosamid injection to Sharron Davies MBE. As a decorated athlete, she was no stranger to having to undergo surgical treatments. However, now she was entering her 60’s, she needed a long lasting solution to the joint pain she was suffering from. Fortunately, Prof Lee confirmed she was suitable for an Arthrosamid injection and gave her the treatment with minimal discomfort. These are the details of her arthritis recovery.
Sharron’s story
Sharron Davies had her Olympic debut at the age of just 13 in 1976, where she would go on to compete in multiple Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Her intensive swimming training from such a young age placed regular stress on her joints. This manifested in deteriorating arthritis in her knees. In 1995, she snapped her ACL and had a total of 9 rounds of reconstructive surgery. Fast forward to 2022 and Sharron’s right knee arthritis has progressed to stage 4. This is considered to be a severe form of arthritis, with little to no space between the bones of the joint.
Sharron didn’t have time to rest in her career, as she had acquired a strong popularity and celebrity appeal. As a result, she would go on to lead a busy life as a motivational speaker, TV personality, charity events worker, model, author, and even equestrian. In her late 50’s, Sharron was experiencing pain during exercise and day-to-day activities as a result of her knee, which is when she decided to seek professional treatment.
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