Mr Jonathan Manara Consultant Knee Surgeon

About

Mr Jonathan Manara is a Consultant Knee Surgeon based in South Wales. He cares for patients across Monmouth, Newport and the Wye Valley, as well as from further afield. He is triple fellowship-trained and treats the full spectrum of knee conditions. His NHS Consultant post is with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Mr Manara graduated from the University of Nottingham Medical School and completed specialist orthopaedic training on the All Wales and Severn rotations, achieving his FRCS (Tr & Orth) in 2020. In 2025, he became only the second British surgeon to be awarded the prestigious ISAKOS Patellofemoral Travelling Fellowship, recognising a commitment to the treatment of patellofemoral (kneecap) disorders.

He has undertaken international fellowships covering all aspects of knee surgery. His soft-tissue knee fellowship was at the world-renowned North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, where he worked with A/Professor Justin Roe and treated elite athletes, focusing on ACL reconstruction and meniscal surgery. He then completed a joint-replacement fellowship at the Perth Hip & Knee Clinic, gaining extensive experience in robotic-assisted total and partial knee replacement using the Mako system (Makoplasty). His final fellowship was at the Royal Perth Hospital, the state Major Trauma Centre. Here he managed complex trauma cases, including multi-ligament knee injuries and complex fractures referred from across Western Australia.

Mr Manara specialises in knee ligament reconstruction, meniscal repair, cartilage restoration, patella stabilisation and osteotomy procedures. He supports patients ranging from active recreational athletes to elite National level sports professionals, helping them safely return to their chosen activities.

In the management of arthritis, he has a particular interest in unicompartmental (partial) knee replacement, which represents a significant proportion of his joint-replacement practice. He is also involved in research into personalised alignment techniques in total knee replacement, with work published in leading peer-reviewed journals.

Alongside his elective practice, Mr Manara continues to deliver trauma care and regularly performs fracture surgery.

During your initial consultation, you will have ample time to discuss your symptoms and goals. Investigations such as X-ray or MRI can be arranged where appropriate, and a personalised treatment plan will be developed with you.

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Virtual Appointments

Mr Manara offers virtual consultations for those wanting the flexibility of discussing their knee problems around work and other commitments.

Virtual consultations offer an opportunity to talk about management options of common conditions.

Any patient requiring treatment will need to be seen and examined in clinic prior to surgery.

To arrange a virtual appointment please email via the link . Please include the location and time of any imaging (X-ray/MRI scans) or treatment to date.

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Common Treatments

ACL reconstruction is often performed in patients with knee instability or those wishing to return to pivoting and cutting sports.

Mr Manara will discuss if reconstruction is the right choice for you, offering a choice of ACL grafts individual to your needs, including: Bone Patella Tendon Bone (BTB), Hamstring, Quadriceps and Allograft.

Mr. Manara also treats other knee ligament injuries where you can discuss bracing, as well as surgical treatment of these injuries.

LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION

TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

Knee replacement surgery is a well-established treatment for knee arthritis. Mr. Manara uses proven implants designed to help improve the function in your knee and reduce pain.

MENISCAL INJURY

The meniscus is an important structure in your knee, tears can cause pain and predispose to arthritis. Early diagnosis helps guide treatment, with not all tears requiring surgery.

Those requiring surgical treatment, prompt surgery increases the chance of the meniscus being repaired and protects the long-term health of your knee.

PARTIAL KNEE REPLACEMENT

Partial knee replacements are fantastic option if the cartilage wear is confined to only part of your knee. A smaller incision, lower complication rate and faster recovery, make this a great procedure for nearly half of patients requiring a form of knee replacement.

PATELLA (KNEECAP) INSTABILITY

Instability (including dislocations) and pain around the kneecap can be managed in a number of ways, not always requiring surgery. Mr. Manara will assess your knee and arrange imaging and discuss treatment options that are individual to your needs.

INJECTIONS

Mr. Manara offers injections of steroid as well as hyaluronic acid. These can be good temporising measures for those patients whose symptoms are not severe enough to require joint replacement or do not wish to go down the surgical route.