Mr Senthil Kumar VelayudhamOrthopaedic Surgery in Tunbridge Wells
Mr Senthil Kumar Velayudham
MS MBBS DNB FRCS FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
GMC: 4756635Professional statement
Mr Senthil Kumar Velayudham is a highly esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip surgery based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He was appointed as consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells Hospital in 2006. He also practices at Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells and Horder Centre, Crowborough, East Sussex.
His special interest includes the treatment of hip arthritis. He performs high volume minimally invasive hip replacements using techniques that minimise blood loss and allow enhanced recovery. He uses well established high performing prostheses and has excellent long-term results and patient satisfaction as confirmed on National Joint Registry data. Other subspecialty interests include hip impingement, painful hip replacement, failed total hip replacement, hip labral pathology, young adult hip problems, robotics or computer-assisted surgery etc. Commonly performed procedures include revision hip replacement, complex hip replacement, resurfacing hip replacement, custom made hip replacement, robotic hip replacement, hip arthroscopy etc.
Mr Velayudham completed his initial medical studies in India, his medical degree at the University of Chennai in 1990 and his postgraduate study in trauma and orthopaedics at the University of Pune. Soon after, he relocated to the UK and completed further higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics at various hospitals including Guy’s and St Thomas' Hospital. In addition, he undertook a fellowship in pelvic and acetabular reconstructive surgery at St George’s Hospital and another in hip reconstructive surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. He is trained in using the latest surgical techniques including computer navigated surgery and robotic hip replacement surgery. Mr Velayudham is clinical governance lead in trauma and orthopaedics for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. He chairs the monthly multidisciplinary complex hip and knee meeting and also is a faculty member of the Royal College of London’s training program for trainees in trauma and orthopaedics.
Mr Velayudham’s research interests include bone remodelling around hip prostheses, optimizing hip replacement alignment and bone grafting for acetabular defects. To hear insight from patients treated by Mr Velayudham on their experience, please read the following articles, including on hip replacement surgery and the associated enhanced recovery programme.
His special interest includes the treatment of hip arthritis. He performs high volume minimally invasive hip replacements using techniques that minimise blood loss and allow enhanced recovery. He uses well established high performing prostheses and has excellent long-term results and patient satisfaction as confirmed on National Joint Registry data. Other subspecialty interests include hip impingement, painful hip replacement, failed total hip replacement, hip labral pathology, young adult hip problems, robotics or computer-assisted surgery etc. Commonly performed procedures include revision hip replacement, complex hip replacement, resurfacing hip replacement, custom made hip replacement, robotic hip replacement, hip arthroscopy etc.
Mr Velayudham completed his initial medical studies in India, his medical degree at the University of Chennai in 1990 and his postgraduate study in trauma and orthopaedics at the University of Pune. Soon after, he relocated to the UK and completed further higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics at various hospitals including Guy’s and St Thomas' Hospital. In addition, he undertook a fellowship in pelvic and acetabular reconstructive surgery at St George’s Hospital and another in hip reconstructive surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. He is trained in using the latest surgical techniques including computer navigated surgery and robotic hip replacement surgery. Mr Velayudham is clinical governance lead in trauma and orthopaedics for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust. He chairs the monthly multidisciplinary complex hip and knee meeting and also is a faculty member of the Royal College of London’s training program for trainees in trauma and orthopaedics.
Mr Velayudham’s research interests include bone remodelling around hip prostheses, optimizing hip replacement alignment and bone grafting for acetabular defects. To hear insight from patients treated by Mr Velayudham on their experience, please read the following articles, including on hip replacement surgery and the associated enhanced recovery programme.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells Hospital
Tunbridge Wells, Kingswood Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN2 4UL,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 34 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, The Horder Centre (present)
Subspecialties
- Hip arthritis
- Hip impingement
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (1999 - present)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Trauma and orthopaedics (2002 - present)
Education
- MBBS, The University of Chennai (1990)
- MS, The University of Pune (1996)
Teaching posts
- Faculty member in regional teaching programmes and FRCS (Trauma and orthopaedics) revision course, King's College Hospital
- Faculty member in Advanced Trauma Life support course
Positions in organisations
- Chair, The monthly multidisciplinary complex hip and knee meeting (present)
- Clinical governance lead in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust (present)
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Registration number: 4756635
Reviews
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- Mr Velayudham is first-rate in my opinion. He was friendly and explained matters clearly. I was in good hands.
- An excellent Orthopedic surgeon. Understood the information given. Polite manner.
- Very knowledgeable and skilled surgeon, and personable, too.
- I have 100% confidence in this surgeon. Would go to him again if necessary
- Mr V filled me with confidence and the whole replacement hip experience was
- Yes was very happy with the treatment given an excellent to them all
- From the initial appointment, through surgery, post-op appointment and the physical improvement, nothing could be better.
- Mr Velayudham provided very good and reassuring advice on the procedure and rehab process post hip surgery. An excellent surgeon and consultant.
- Treated with the upmost care and respect. Amazing results after surgery as this was my second hip operation I can certainly say I would recommend Mr V to any of my friends and colleagues
- My treatment was excellent in all respects. I have been able to return to all activities with no pain or limitation. I would highly recommend Mr Velayudham.