Have you thought about trying Osteopathy? Generally, a consultant is recommended when surgery is possibly needed. Normally it is best to try conservative treatment first and then if unsuccessful, it may be useful to seek the opinion of a consultant.
If you are interested in seeking preventative measures to avoid possible future knee surgery, please check out
The Moving Body

If you would like to chat to an Osteopath please feel free to drop me an email on
barry@themovingbody.co.uk. I would be happy to arrange a time with you for a free telephone consultation.