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Mr Brijesh AyyaswamyOrthopaedic Surgery in Blackpool
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Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy

Orthopaedic Surgery in Blackpool

MBBS MRCS MS(Orth) FRCS(Orth)
GMC: 6131458

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Expert in:
Foot and ankle
Knee surgery
Arthroplasty
Knee replacement
Ankle replacement surgery
Diabetic foot
Knee arthroscopy
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Professional statement

Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy is a highly skilled consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Blackpool, Lancashire, practising at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital. He specialises in foot and ankle surgery, knee surgery, and lower limb arthroplasty, including hip, knee, and ankle replacements and injections such as Arthrosmaid knee injections. With extensive experience in foot and ankle surgery including keyhole surgeries for bunion, he provides expert care for patients requiring both routine and complex orthopaedic procedures, combining precision with a patient-focused approach.


Mr Ayyaswamy completed his medical degree at the University of Kerala, India and undertook postgraduate orthopaedic training in India before moving to the UK. He holds MRCS and FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, and has over 25 years of professional experience in orthopaedic surgery. His fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at North Tees and Hartlepool University Hospitals equipped him to perform advanced reconstructive procedures and manage complex cases, including diabetic foot complications.


In addition to his clinical work, Mr Ayyaswamy is recognised for his professional leadership. He is SDEC Lead for Orthopaedics and Lead Consultant for Foot and Ankle Services at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, and leads the Achilles Tendon Rupture Service at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. He is a member of the British Orthopaedic Association, British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, European Foot and Ankle Society, and the British Medical Association. His combination of clinical expertise, fellowship training, and leadership roles makes him a trusted consultant in his field.

Clinics

  • Spire Fylde Coast Hospital profile image

    Spire Fylde Coast Hospital

    Blackpool, Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, St Walburgas Rd, Blackpool FY3 8BP, UK

    Medical insurances accepted

    Bupa
    AXA
    AVIVA
    Cigna
    WPA
    Simply Health
    I'm paying for myself
    Allianz

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 25 years of experience
  • Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Spire Fylde Coast Hospital
  • Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Subspecialties

  • Arthrosmaid knee injections
  • Foot and ankle surgery
  • Keyhole and open bunion (hallux valgus) correction surgeries
  • Big toe arthritis
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Hip and Knee replacement
  • Ankle keyhole surgeries and ligament repair
  • Ankle replacement
  • Joint pain treatment (joint injections)
  • Achilles tendon
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Professional memberships

  • Foot and Ankle Fellowship, North Tees and Hartlepool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine, KMC, Manipal (2009)
  • Royal College of Surgeons
  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • British Medical Association
  • British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
  • European Foot and Ankle Society
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Education

  • FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2017)
  • MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2011)
  • DNB, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
  • MS, India (2003)
  • MBBS, University of Kerala (1998)
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Positions in organisations

  • SDEC Lead for Orthopaedics, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Lead Consultant for Foot and Ankle Services, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Achilles Tendon Rupture Service Lead, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Publications and conferences

  • Mr Ayyaswamy's publications are available on ResearchGate|https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Brijesh-Ayyaswamy-3
  • Mr Ayyaswamy's publications on Google Scholar:
  • Quality of life after amputation in patients with advanced complex regional pain syndrome: a systematic review B Ayyaswamy, B Saeed, A Anand, L Chan, V Shetty EFORT Open Reviews 4 (9), 533-540 |https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:u-x6o8ySG0sC
  • Early to medium term outcomes of osteochondral lesions of the talus treated by autologous matrix induced chondrogenesis (AMIC) B Ayyaswamy, M Salim, R Sidaginamale, M Elsayed, P Karpe, R Limaye Foot and Ankle Surgery 27 (2), 207-212|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:qjMakFHDy7sC
  • Is internal brace augmentation a gold standard treatment compared to isolated Modified Brostrom Gould repair for chronic lateral ligament ankle instability? Effect on … NP Jain, B Ayyaswamy, A Griffiths, E Alderton, M Kostusiak, RV Limaye The Foot 50, 101865|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:Tyk-4Ss8FVUC
  • Early outcome of a single Peri-Tendinous hyaluronic acid injection for mid-Portion Non-insertional achilles tendinopathy-a pilot study B Ayyaswamy, M Vaghela, E Alderton, H Majeed, R Limaye The Foot 49, 101738|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:zYLM7Y9cAGgC
  • Functional and radiological medium term outcome following supramalleolar osteotomy for asymmetric ankle arthritis-A case series of 33 patients B Ayyaswamy, N Jain, R Limaye Journal of Orthopaedics 21, 500-506|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:IjCSPb-OGe4C
  • Interobserver and intraobserver variations in radial head fracture classification-assessment of two classification systems B Ayyaswamy, L Howell, A Anand, CP Charalambous Journal of Orthopaedics 16 (6), 463-467|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:d1gkVwhDpl0C
  • Quality of life after amputation in patients with advanced complex regional pain syndrome: a systematic review. EFORT Open Rev. 2019; 4 (9): 533–40 B Ayyaswamy, B Saeed, A Anand, L Chan, V Shetty|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:Y0pCki6q_DkC
  • Functional outcome and correlation with ultrasound gap size of Achilles tendon rupture treated non-operatively with boot and wedges RR Nair, S Lane, B Ayyaswamy, P Prasad, A Anand, N Babu, ... Journal of Orthopaedics 68, 105-108|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:YsMSGLbcyi4C
  • .“Non-insertional Achilles Tendinopathy – Is there a role for non-operative treatment?” RL Brijesh Ayyaswamy, Hemant Sharma, Nimesh Jain, Manesh Vaghela Orthopaedic Product News (OPN) 195 (195, ISSN 2059-9714), 14-18|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:2osOgNQ5qMEC
  • IS THERE ANY REASON FOR CONCERN ABOUT LIGHT HANDLE CONTAMINATION IN ORTHOPAEDIC THEATRES?-STUDY CONDUCTED BY A CENTRE IN UK B Ayyaswamy, SA Hasan, A An, A Gulerl Orthopaedic Proceedings 95 (SUPP_13), 59-59|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:9yKSN-GCB0IC
  • Is there a need for early post-operative x-rays in primary total knee replacements? Experience of a centre in the UK (vol 94, pg 199, 2011) S Hassan, A Wall, B Ayyaswamy, S Rogers, SP Mills, CP Charalambous ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND 94 (4), 231-231|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:u5HHmVD_uO8C
  • Is there any reason for concern about light handle contamination in orthopaedic theatres?-Study conducted by a centre in UK AG B Ayyaswamy, A Anand, S A Hassan J.Orthopaedics 9 ((2) e7), online journal|https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=lsrfAKsAAAAJ&citation_for_view=lsrfAKsAAAAJ:UeHWp8X0CEIC
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Prizes and awards

  • Best Speaker Award of the Day at the British Association of Physiotherapists in Amputee Rehabilitation Annual Virtual Conference (2020)

Languages spoken

  • English
Registration number: 6131458

Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Ankle replacement surgery

Arthroplasty

Diabetic foot

Foot and ankle

Knee arthroscopy

Knee replacement

Knee surgery

The doctor also specialises in:

Achilles tendon

Ankle

Ankle arthrodesis

Ankle arthroscopy

Ankle instability

Ankle tendonitis

Arthroscopic debridement

Arthroscopic meniscectomy

Bunion (hallux valgus)

Bursitis

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What is Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy's specialty?

Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy is a consultant specialising in Orthopaedic Surgery, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy specialise in?

Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy is a orthopaedic Surgeon who provides assessment and treatment for Foot and ankle, Knee surgery, Arthroplasty, Knee replacement, Ankle replacement surgery, Diabetic foot and Knee arthroscopy. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy have?

Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy has 25 years of professional experience as a consultant orthopaedic Surgeon, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

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Where does Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy practise?

Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy practises in Blackpool at Spire Fylde Coast Hospital, St Walburgas Rd, Blackpool FY3 8BP, UK, offering in-person care and access to services as a orthopaedic Surgeon.

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Mr Brijesh Ayyaswamy is a orthopaedic Surgeon who offers consultations in English.

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