
Mr Chris WilsonOrthopaedic Surgery in Cardiff
Professional statement
Mr Chris Wilson is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Nuffield Health The Vale Hospital. He specialises in knee surgery, performing procedures such as knee replacement, osteotomy alignment, and hamstring tendon repair. He has a particular interest in sports injuries and is proficient in robotic-assisted surgery.
Mr Wilson qualified from the University of London in 1984, and undertook surgical training in Nottingham, Cardiff, and Sydney, Australia. He is a member of several orthopaedic associations, and is two-time fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is an honorary professor of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Cardiff University.
Mr Wilson has been clinical director of orthopaedics for the University Hospital of Wales. He is the orthopaedic surgeon for the Cardiff City and Swansea City football clubs, and has been surgeon to the Welsh Rugby Union teams such as the Ospreys and the Dragons, local netball and judo teams, and the Welsh Institute for Sport.
Mr Wilson qualified from the University of London in 1984, and undertook surgical training in Nottingham, Cardiff, and Sydney, Australia. He is a member of several orthopaedic associations, and is two-time fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is an honorary professor of Sport and Exercise Medicine at Cardiff University.
Mr Wilson has been clinical director of orthopaedics for the University Hospital of Wales. He is the orthopaedic surgeon for the Cardiff City and Swansea City football clubs, and has been surgeon to the Welsh Rugby Union teams such as the Ospreys and the Dragons, local netball and judo teams, and the Welsh Institute for Sport.
Clinics

Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital
Cardiff, Dunleavy Dr, Cardiff CF11 0SN,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 41 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Nuffield Health The Vale Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Knee arthroscopy
- ACL reconstruction
Professional memberships
- British Association for Surgery of Knee
- British Orthopaedic Association
Education
- Sport and Exercise Medicine Specialty Exam (2009)
- FRCS in orthopaedics, Royal College of Surgeons (1995)
Teaching posts
- Honorary professor, Cardiff University (1996 – present)
Publications and conferences
- Whatling GM, Lovern B, Wilson C, Holt CA, Objective classification of osteoarthritic, nonpathological and total knee replacement function using stair-gait functional variables, 9th International Conference on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, (2010)
- Whatling GM, Wilson C, Holt CA, Kinematic assessment of total knee replacements and natural knees using dynamic fluoroscopy and 3D model registration, 9th International Conference on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, (2010)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 2915290
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- I had my both knees replaced by Dr wilson. I cant thank him enough both knees working perfectly pain free. This man is a genius what a lovely professional doctor I was out of bed after a hour walking around both knees replaced within 12 months. He did the job no one else wanted.