What does an orthopaedic surgeon do?

An orthopaedic surgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and related nerves. Treatment may include non-surgical options, such as medication, injections or physiotherapy, as well as surgery when appropriate.

Why might you be referred to an orthopaedic surgeon?

You may be referred to an orthopaedic surgeon if you have a musculoskeletal condition that requires specialist assessment, particularly if symptoms are severe, persistent, caused by an injury, or may require surgical treatment.

When should you see an orthopaedic surgeon?

You may benefit from seeing an orthopaedic surgeon if you have ongoing bone, joint or muscle pain, reduced mobility, a fracture, a sports injury, arthritis, tendon or ligament injury, or symptoms that are affecting daily activities such as walking, sleeping or working.Seek urgent medical advice or go to A&E if you have severe pain after an injury, visible deformity, inability to bear weight, numbness or weakness, signs of infection such as fever, redness or swelling, or sudden loss of bladder or bowel control with back pain.Musculoskeletal conditions are common worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, around 1.71 billion people live with musculoskeletal conditions, including low back pain, neck pain, fractures, osteoarthritis and other injuries. A Global Burden of Disease study estimated that there were around 178 million new fracture cases worldwide in 2019.

Why choose an orthopaedic surgeon?

An orthopaedic surgeon can provide specialist assessment and advise on suitable treatment options for musculoskeletal conditions. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may be conservative, such as physiotherapy, medication or injections, or surgical.

How do I book an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon?

At Top Doctors, you can find experienced orthopaedic surgeons in the UK and book an appointment online with a specialist suited to your condition.

What is the best orthopaedic surgeon centre in the UK?

At Top Doctors we feature leading centres specialising in orthopaedic surgery, with advanced technology and expert medical teams.

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Mr Sathya Murthy
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.0243 reviews
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Expert in:
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Mr Rohit Jain
Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon 5.01650 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee arthroscopy
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Mr Christopher James
Orthopaedic Surgeon 4.916 reviews
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Expert in:
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Hand arthritis
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Trigger finger
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Mr Matthew Oliver
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.041 reviews
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Expert in:
Osteoarthritis of the hip
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Knee osteoarthritis
Meniscus
Knee arthroscopy
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Mr Crispin Southgate
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Mr Alex Chipperfield
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Expert in:
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