Mr Tim Spalding

MBBS FRCS (Tr & Orth)
GMC: 2596958
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Expert in:
Knee osteoarthritis
Arthritis
Polytrauma
Partial knee replacement
Osteotomy
Knee surgery

Professional statement

Mr Tim Spalding is a highly regarded consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in knee surgery. With over 25 years of experience, he is dedicated to treating knee injuries, meniscal transplantation, ligament reconstruction, and cartilage repair. He has pioneered several innovative techniques, particularly in the use of Ortho-Biologics, and is renowned for his work in osteotomy and knee preservation surgery. Mr Spalding sees patients at both Cleveland Clinic London Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre.

He trained in Oxford and completed a knee surgery fellowship in Toronto before joining University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. Throughout his career, Mr Spalding has contributed significantly to the field of orthopaedics, publishing over 90 papers and 12 book chapters. He also leads the UK National Ligament Registry for ACL surgery and serves as President of the International ACL Study Group.

In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Spalding is actively involved in academic and professional organisations. He co-leads the European Allograft Initiative and the ICRS Cartilage Foundation. His expertise extends internationally, with memberships in key societies such as the British Association Surgery of the Knee and the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine.

Clinics

  • Cleveland Clinic London Hospital
  • Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre
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    Medical insurances accepted

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    Bupa
    AXA
    AVIVA
    Cigna
    WPA
    Allianz
    Vitality

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 24 years of experience
  • Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre.

Subspecialties

  • Specialises in knee injuries, including meniscal transplantation, articular cartilage repair, ligament reconstruction, osteotomy, and the use of novel Ortho-Biologics.

Professional memberships

  • British Association Surgery of the Knee (BASK).
  • European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy (ESSKA).
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Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine.
  • Bachelor of Surgery degree.
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Teaching posts

  • Leadership roles in several international initiatives including the ACL Study Group and ICRS Cartilage Foundation.
  • Extensive contributions to orthopaedic education through his role in the UK National Ligament Registry and various international platforms.

Publications and conferences

  • Author of over 90 publications and 12 book chapters.
  • Regular presenter at international orthopaedic and sports medicine conferences.

Languages spoken

  • English
Registration number: 2596958

Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Arthritis

Knee osteoarthritis

Knee surgery

Osteotomy

Partial knee replacement

Polytrauma

The doctor also specialises in:

Ankle arthrodesis

Ankle replacement surgery

Dupuytren’s contracture

Foot

Hand

Hand arthritis

Hand injury

Hand nerve repair surgery

Hip

Hip prosthesis

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