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The pros and cons of patella realignment surgery for knee instability
Leading consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Mr David Christopher Rees gives an exper...
Mr Christopher Rees
BSc MBBS FRCS (Gen.Surgery) FRCS (Tr & Orth)
GMC: 4070041Professional statement
Mr David Christopher Rees is a renowned consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon based in Chelmsford, who specialises in primary total hip replacement, total knee replacement and sports injuries, alongside meniscal and cartilage surgery, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and partial knee replacement. He privately practices for Springfield Hospital and his NHS base is Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
Mr Rees is a dedicated practitioner with an esteemed education, having been awarded an MBBS in Medicine from the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London, and a BSc (Hons) in Biological and Clinical Science from St Mary's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He underwent basic training at leading London centres including the Hammersmith Hospital, the Royal Brompton Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery before commencing specialist training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. This took place at the internationally-respected Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Middlesex.
Mr Rees went on to gain further knowledge and training via a knee fellowship by the British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, and Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham. There, he developed his skills in reconstructive knee surgery including arthroscopic cruciate ligament reconstruction, revision knee replacement and computer-assisted knee surgery
Mr Rees' clinical research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and he also has significant medical and surgical teaching experience. He is an Assigned Educational Supervisor for the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng) at Broomfield Hospital, where he oversees the training of junior surgeons, while he has also taught on surgical skills courses organised by RCS and lectured on various courses at the RNOH.
He is also a double fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, passing both the FRCS and FRCS (Tr&Orth) examinations, and an active member of various professional associations including the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA), the British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) and the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA).
Mr Rees is a dedicated practitioner with an esteemed education, having been awarded an MBBS in Medicine from the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London, and a BSc (Hons) in Biological and Clinical Science from St Mary's Hospital Medical School, University of London. He underwent basic training at leading London centres including the Hammersmith Hospital, the Royal Brompton Hospital and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery before commencing specialist training in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. This took place at the internationally-respected Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) in Middlesex.
Mr Rees went on to gain further knowledge and training via a knee fellowship by the British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) at the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, and Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham. There, he developed his skills in reconstructive knee surgery including arthroscopic cruciate ligament reconstruction, revision knee replacement and computer-assisted knee surgery
Mr Rees' clinical research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and he also has significant medical and surgical teaching experience. He is an Assigned Educational Supervisor for the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS Eng) at Broomfield Hospital, where he oversees the training of junior surgeons, while he has also taught on surgical skills courses organised by RCS and lectured on various courses at the RNOH.
He is also a double fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, passing both the FRCS and FRCS (Tr&Orth) examinations, and an active member of various professional associations including the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA), the British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) and the European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA).
Clinics
Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 31 years of experience
- Consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, Springfield Hospital (April 2006 - Present)
Subspecialties
- Total knee replacement
- Total hip replacement
Professional memberships
- Fellow, British Association for Surgery of the Knee (FBASK)
- Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCSEng)
Education
- MBBS, Medicine, Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine, University of London (1987 - 1993)
- BSc (Intercalated), Clinical & Biological Science, St Mary's Hospital Medical School, University of London (1990 - 1991)
Teaching posts
- Assigned Educational Supervisor for Orthopaedic Specialist Registrars, East of England and London training programmes
- Teacher, Surgical skills courses, Royal College of Surgeons of England
Publications and conferences
- Effects of antecedent flexibility conditioning on neuromuscular and sensorimotor performance during exercise-induced muscle damage Article Full-text available Dec 2013
Nigel Gleeson, Roger G. Eston, Claire Minshull, David Rees - Effects of antecedent flexibility conditioning on neuromuscular and sensorimotor performance during exercise-induced muscle damage. Article Full-text available Nov 2013
Nigel Gleeson, Roger G. Eston, Claire Minshull, David Rees
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4070041