My three year daughter was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis of her right knee almost two years ago. It affects the way she walks in a bad way, her knee has been stuck at 90 degree angle for about 18months. Shes been under Lewisham hospital for those two years but last year she was also referred to the evalina childrens hospital at st. Thomas'. She's had years of Physio, steroid injections and manipulations and Nothings seemed to work. She had an operation in march to shorten ligaments and tendon, had part of her thigh bone removed to release pressure on the muscles. It's over two months since that op and she's gone back in today for another manipulation. She's come back from theatre and the surgeon has said they's no improvement with the movement of her leg, and that he wants to 'let nature take it's course' and he's not willing to operate again for at least another 6months! While I understand why he doesnt want to operate straight away I can't help but feel the nhs are giving up on my little girl?! She's been thru so much and it all seems for nothing. I'm now considering going private, surely it can't hurt to get a second opinion, but I have no idea how to go about it.. If anyone has any advice it would be greatfully received! Thank you.