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Why knee osteotomy is gaining popularity among surgeons
Knee osteotomy is being increasingly recognised as a highly effective alternative to total...
Mr Ronald van Heerwaarden
MD PhD
GMC: 7665521Professional statement
Mr Ronald van Heerwaarden is an industry-leading consultant orthopaedic and specialist knee surgeon based in London. Renowned internationally for his expertise in limb deformity correction and joint-preserving surgery, since beginning his career in 2001, he has held several prestigious roles and made significant contributions to the advancement of osteotomy techniques. Mr van Heerwaarden is part of the OS Clinic in London.
From 2001 to 2015, Mr van Heerwaarden served as head of the Limb Reconstruction Centre and Limb Deformity Reconstruction Units at the Sint Maartens Clinics in the Netherlands. In 2016, he founded the Centre for Deformity Correction and Joint Preserving Surgery at Kliniek ViaSana in Mill, the Netherlands.
He also worked as a consultant for osteotomies at the International Knee and Joint Centre in Abu Dhabi between 2015 and 2023. Since 2019, he has been practising at the London Osteotomy Centre, where he continues to specialise in complex osteotomies and joint-preserving procedures.
Throughout his career, Mr van Heerwaarden has been at the forefront of innovation in orthopaedics. As a member of the AO Knee Expert Group (2003–2014), he played a pivotal role in the development of advanced osteotomy techniques, instruments, and implants, including the widely used TomoFix plates. He remains actively involved in research and development, currently collaborating with Newclip Technics to create next-generation tools and implants for osteotomy surgery.
In 2016, Mr van Heerwaarden was appointed the inaugural chairman of the ESSKA Osteotomy Committee and served as vice-chairman until 2019. He was also a key member of the ESSKA Osteotomy Consensus Project from 2021 to 2022. As a respected academic, Mr van Heerwaarden has co-edited numerous authoritative texts on osteotomies, including Osteotomies for Posttraumatic Deformities and Osteotomies Around the Knee.
He has also published over 200 scientific articles on topics such as deformity analysis, osteotomy techniques, and joint-preserving surgery. Notably, he co-edited the January 2013 special issue of KSSTA on osteotomies around the knee. Mr van Heerwaarden is a sought-after speaker, having delivered lectures and organised courses on osteotomies and joint-preserving surgery in countries across the globe.
With his unparalleled expertise and dedication to advancing orthopaedic care, he remains a leader in his field and a trusted figure for patients seeking innovative solutions for joint and limb conditions.
Clinics
London Cromwell Hospital
164-178 Cromwell Rd, Central London, SW5 0TUMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic and Specialist Knee Surgeon, OS Clinic, Central London (Present)
Subspecialties
- Osteotomy
- Knee Preservation Surgery
Professional memberships
- Member of the European Society of Sports Traumatology Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
- European Knee Associates
Education
- AO Trauma Basic, Advanced and Masters Courses, Davos, Switzerland
- Seminar on Limb Reconstruction, Sheffield, England
Teaching posts
- He has a global reputation as a teacher and innovator in the area of limb deformity corrections.
- Course Convenor of the annual London Knee Osteotomy Masterclass.
Positions in organisations
- Vice-Chairman of the ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy) expert committee on knee osteotomy.
Publications and conferences
- Dr Ronald van Heerwaarden's research publications are available to view on ResearchGate.
- In 2024 Mr van Heerwaarden published as a co-author 3 scientific articles on osteotomies in peer reviewed journals. He wrote together with a French and a Russian osteotomy expert a book chapter for a prestigious book on osteotomies. Furthermore, he gave no less than 40 oral presentations on osteotomies and limb reconstruction in courses in Japan, Egypt, Iran (online), Japan, Germany, France, Poland, and The Netherlands. Besides hosting national and international fellows at almost each monthly visit at the London Osteotomy Centre, he also hosted fellowship visits at his Centre for Limb Deformity Correction and Joint Preserving Surgery in the Netherlands. Please find an overview of his scientific achievements in 2024 below.
Prizes and awards
- Innovation Award, ESSKA. Project: Distal tuberosity osteotomy in open wedge high tibial osteotomy can prevent patella infera: a new technique.
- Awarded the award of "Best Medical Research Project" - Graduate Students at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Project: ACL anatomy and function.
Languages spoken
- German
- English
Registration number: 7665521
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- Top service received. From same day scans to a rapid diagnosis and treatment plan I was very impressed
- Top service received. From same day scans to a rapid diagnosis and treatment plan I was very impressed
- Fantastic surgeon, great with patients and relatives, happily recommend
- At first glance, Mr Van Heerwaarden seems to be a very nice man, prior to any surgery. Post-surgery, he will not communicate and hides behind the fact that he is not based in the UK. He will not communicate - nor correct the errors of his surgery and has crippled a patient.
- I recently had to undergo surgery on my right knee. I suffered with knee pain for years and it was affecting my ability. The result has been life changing. The surgery was run smoothly and professionally and I was very well looked after by the whole team.
- Dr Ronald van Heerwaarden is a very compassionate and competent surgeon who has given me faith and confidence throughout my treatment. Without his surgery, I would still be struggling to walk. I cannot thank Dr van Heerwaarden enough.
- Very informative and clear. Made you feel very comfortable and took away any stress you had.
- One of the best and expert doctor in his field, with vast experience and knowledge.
- Ronald is a fabulous surgeon, we trusted him with a very tricky operation for our son and as far as we can see at this stage, all has gone really well. Ronald is also a really nice guy, honest and with a good bedside manner. Very happy to recommend him.