Mr John Harrison
Professional statement
Mr John Harrison is a leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in Hand and Wrist Surgery, focusing on peripheral nerve decompression, trigger finger release, hand swellings, Dupuytren's contracture, small joint arthritis, scaphoid non-union surgery, sports injuries, wrist arthroscopy, and ligament reconstructive surgery. He has extensive experience of WALANT technique for hand surgery.
He has treated athletes from professional football, rugby union, British Superbikes, and Team GB Rowing including World and Olympic Champions, while also covering general trauma when on-call.
Mr Harrison consults privately at Nuffield Health Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital. He completed his higher surgical training in Manchester, followed by a Fellowship at Wrightington Hospital, specialising in hand and wrist surgery. In addition, he holds an MSc in orthopaedic engineering from Cardiff University.
His research has been published nationally and internationally, with a particular focus on local anaesthetic hand surgery and scaphoid non-union. His work has also contributed to the development of replacement joints for the elbow and wrist.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne, Clayton Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1JP,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 30 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Nuffield Health Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Hand and Wrist Surgery
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- Edinburgh
Education
- MBBS
- University of Newcastle upon Tyne (1996)
Publications and conferences
- Ghazala C, Ashford-Wilson S, McLaughlin K, Harrison JWK. Failed trapeziectomy treated by thumb metacarpal base arthrodesis: a case series. Techniques in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery 2021; 25(4): 219-225.
- Nourreddine H, Harrison JWK. Fasciectomy under local anaesthetic and adrenaline for Dupuytren’s contracture in a community setting in the UK and cost analysis. Bone and Joint Journal 2020: 102-B(10):1354–1358.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- Condition of facilities
- Mr Harrison was friendly and engaging, took time to show me images and explain his findings before discussing options.
- Mr Harrison was an excellent choice for my wrist operation. The procedure recommended had a much higher success rate than the one offered by the NHS and more robust upon completion. Mr Harrison was brilliant, with no complications & minimal scarring. Would highly recommend