How is robotic knee replacement performed?
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Mr Giles HeilpernConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Central London
Mr Giles Heilpern
MA(Hons) MB BS(Hons) FRCSEd(Tr and Orth)
GMC: 4633972Professional statement
Mr Giles Heilpern is a highly experienced specialist knee and shoulder surgeon. He performs all aspects of knee surgery including ligament reconstruction, meniscalsurgery, realignment osteotomy, and robotic partial and total knee replacement.
He performs keyhole surgery of the shoulder treating instability, rotator cuff tears, and degenerative issues. He has developed a special interest in sports injuries in elite and recreational athletes with a particular emphasis on return to play whilst avoiding surgery wherever possible. As an avid and expert skier and snowboarder he has considerable experience and expertise treating all ski injuries whether minor or complex with a view to returning patients to the piste – wherever possible avoiding sugery.
Mr Heilpern is an expert MAKO robot robotic knee replacement surgeon with a high volume knee replacement practice. Mr Heilpern regularly teaches other surgeons techniques of ligament reconstruction, meniscal repair and knee replacement and has only recently stepped down as Director of Surgery at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre – the largest joint replacement unit in Europe.
Mr Heilpern prides himself on delivering world class care and will offer bespoke advice and treatment. He uses a large network of handpicked physiotherapists and sports physicians to facilitate a rapid recovery and a timely return to play.
Clinics
Fortius Clinic Wimbledon
Central London, 22 Worple Rd, London, SW19 4DDMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 27 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fortius Clinic Wimbledon (present)
Subspecialties
- Shoulder instability
- Shoulder wear and tear
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- British Orthopaedic Association
Education
- MBBS(Hons), London University (1999)
- MA(Cantab), Cambridge University (2001)
Publications and conferences
- You can see Mr Heilpern's publications on ResearchGate.
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4633972
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- I have enormous admiration for and confidence in Mr Heilpern. I had two operations on my left leg. The first was to straighten a leg that I never knew was bent, even in my late sixties. complete with straightened leg, I went off to Everest Base Camp, and having climbed it successfully, found my medial meninscus had suffered from the climb. Mr Heilpern had warned me that this was on the cards, and cheerfully performed a partial knee replacement. Today I am healthier and more robust than ever.Doctor's response -Delighted to hear that you have done so well. BW Giles
- Mr. Heilpern was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable and made me feel great about the treatment plan and way forward for my knee injury.