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.

The top 7 Orthopaedic Surgeons in Chelmsford. Book an appointment

Mr Osama Aweid
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.03 reviews
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Expert in:
Osteotomy
Sports injuries
Knee replacement
ACL reconstruction
Cartilage repair
Knee surgery
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Mr Shahrier Sarker
Orthopaedic Surgeon 4.99 reviews
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Expert in:
Hand surgery
Joint replacement
Wrist arthroscopy
Dupuytren’s contracture
Wrist fracture
Carpal tunnel surgery
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Mr Anil Prasanna
Consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon 4.940 reviews
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Expert in:
Foot and ankle
Minimally invasive bunion surgery
Ankle arthroscopy
Sports injuries
Ankle instability
Morton's neuroma
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Mr Zain Sohail
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.05 reviews
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Expert in:
Knee replacement
Hip replacement
Hip pain
Knee pain
Knee osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the hip
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Mr Christopher Rees
Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Sports injuries
Cartilage repair
Anterior cruciate ligament
Partial knee replacement
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Mr Ravindran Kuzhupilly Ranjith
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.031 reviews
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Expert in:
Knee replacement
Robotic surgery
Partial knee replacement
Revision knee replacement
Hip replacement
Cartilage repair
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Miss Dimitra Leivadiotou
Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Consultant
5.06 reviews

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Expert in:
Shoulder replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel surgery
Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
Shoulder arthroscopy
Rotator cuff injury

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Mr Osama Aweid Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.03 reviews
Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Osteotomy
Sports injuries
Knee replacement
ACL reconstruction

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Mr Shahrier Sarker Orthopaedic Surgeon 4.99 reviews
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Expert in:
Hand surgery
Joint replacement
Wrist arthroscopy
Dupuytren’s contracture

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Mr Anil Prasanna Consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon 4.940 reviews
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Expert in:
Foot and ankle
Minimally invasive bunion surgery
Ankle arthroscopy
Sports injuries

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Mr Zain Sohail Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.05 reviews
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Expert in:
Knee replacement
Hip replacement
Hip pain
Knee pain

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Mr Christopher Rees Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Sports injuries
Cartilage repair

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Mr Ravindran Kuzhupilly Ranjith Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.031 reviews
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Expert in:
Knee replacement
Robotic surgery
Partial knee replacement
Revision knee replacement

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Miss Dimitra Leivadiotou Orthopaedic Shoulder and Elbow Consultant
5.06 reviews

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Expert in:
Shoulder replacement
Shoulder surgery
Carpal tunnel surgery
Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

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Orthopaedic Surgeons in Chelmsford

Mr Osama Aweid

Mr Shahrier Sarker

Mr Anil Prasanna

Mr Zain Sohail

Mr Christopher Rees

Mr Ravindran Kuzhupilly Ranjith

Miss Dimitra Leivadiotou

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