I am deeply grateful, and cannot thank him enough.

“I had degeneration in 5 of my lumbar discs (L1/2-L5/S1) this worsened over 2/3 years to the point where I was in unbearable pain and was unable to walk without crutches.

In 1993 I underwent the ELF procedure at the Spinal Foundation. Within 6 months, I was able to participate once again in my walking club and complete 8 miles! Within 12 months I was back up to 15 mile walks, indeed in 1995 I spent a month trekking in Pakistan.

This has all been possible due to Mr Knight’s unique spinal surgery techniques. I am deeply grateful, and cannot thank him enough. I am therefore, immensely shocked to learn of the Foundation’s difficulties. The NHS cannot afford to lose such a Centre, and such a dedicated and brilliant Surgeon.”