What does an orthopaedic surgeon do?

An orthopaedic surgeon is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system, including the bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons and related nerves. Treatment may include non-surgical options, such as medication, injections or physiotherapy, as well as surgery when appropriate.

Why might you be referred to an orthopaedic surgeon?

You may be referred to an orthopaedic surgeon if you have a musculoskeletal condition that requires specialist assessment, particularly if symptoms are severe, persistent, caused by an injury, or may require surgical treatment.

When should you see an orthopaedic surgeon?

You may benefit from seeing an orthopaedic surgeon if you have ongoing bone, joint or muscle pain, reduced mobility, a fracture, a sports injury, arthritis, tendon or ligament injury, or symptoms that are affecting daily activities such as walking, sleeping or working.Seek urgent medical advice or go to A&E if you have severe pain after an injury, visible deformity, inability to bear weight, numbness or weakness, signs of infection such as fever, redness or swelling, or sudden loss of bladder or bowel control with back pain.Musculoskeletal conditions are common worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, around 1.71 billion people live with musculoskeletal conditions, including low back pain, neck pain, fractures, osteoarthritis and other injuries. A Global Burden of Disease study estimated that there were around 178 million new fracture cases worldwide in 2019.

Why choose an orthopaedic surgeon?

An orthopaedic surgeon can provide specialist assessment and advise on suitable treatment options for musculoskeletal conditions. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may be conservative, such as physiotherapy, medication or injections, or surgical.

How do I book an appointment with an orthopaedic surgeon?

At Top Doctors, you can find experienced orthopaedic surgeons in the UK and book an appointment online with a specialist suited to your condition.

What is the best orthopaedic surgeon centre in the UK?

At Top Doctors we feature leading centres specialising in orthopaedic surgery, with advanced technology and expert medical teams.

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Mr Sanat Shah
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.01 review
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Revision hip replacement
Revision knee replacement
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Knee arthritis
Knee arthroscopy

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Mr Nimesh Jain
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Expert in:
AC joint surgery
Thumb joint replacement
Dupuytren’s contracture
Elbow replacement
Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
Hand fracture

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Mr Amol Chitre
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.039 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Revision hip replacement
Knee replacement
Hip
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Knee

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Mr Gurudatt Sisodia
Consultant Orthopaedic Knee and Hip Surgeon 5.0135 reviews
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Expert in:
Knee arthroscopy
Cartilage repair
Anterior cruciate ligament
Knee replacement
Hip replacement

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Professor Anand Pillai
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon

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Expert in:
Foot and ankle
Bunion (hallux valgus)
Ankle replacement surgery
Osteoarthritis of the ankle
Sports injuries
Morton's neuroma

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Mr Andrew Fitzgerald
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.0147 reviews
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Expert in:
Spinal surgery
Hand surgery
Wrist surgery
Elbow
Carpal tunnel surgery
Hand arthritis

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Mr Tahir Mahmud
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.096 reviews
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Expert in:
Sports injuries
ACL reconstruction
Knee osteoarthritis
Partial knee replacement
Knee replacement
Robotic surgery

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Mr Saif Ul Islam
Consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon 5.036 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Knee arthroscopy
ACL reconstruction
Revision hip replacement
Partial knee replacement

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Mr Ashraf Awad
Orthopaedic Surgeon
5.011 reviews

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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Knee arthroscopy
Injuries diagnosis
Traumatic injury
Medicolegal

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Mr Raheel Shariff
Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Expert in:
Foot and ankle
Osteoarthritis of the ankle
Ankle arthroscopy
Sports injuries
Flat feet
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Mr Sanat Shah Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.01 review
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Revision hip replacement
Revision knee replacement
Knee replacement

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Mr Nimesh Jain Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Expert in:
AC joint surgery
Thumb joint replacement
Dupuytren’s contracture
Elbow replacement

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Mr Amol Chitre Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.039 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Revision hip replacement
Knee replacement
Hip

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Mr Gurudatt Sisodia Consultant Orthopaedic Knee and Hip Surgeon 5.0135 reviews
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Expert in:
Knee arthroscopy
Cartilage repair
Anterior cruciate ligament
Knee replacement

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Professor Anand Pillai Consultant orthopaedic surgeon

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Expert in:
Foot and ankle
Bunion (hallux valgus)
Ankle replacement surgery
Osteoarthritis of the ankle

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Mr Andrew Fitzgerald Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.0147 reviews
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Expert in:
Spinal surgery
Hand surgery
Wrist surgery
Elbow

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Mr Tahir Mahmud Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.096 reviews
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Expert in:
Sports injuries
ACL reconstruction
Knee osteoarthritis
Partial knee replacement

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Mr Saif Ul Islam Consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon 5.036 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Knee arthroscopy
ACL reconstruction

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Mr Ashraf Awad Orthopaedic Surgeon
5.011 reviews

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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Knee arthroscopy
Injuries diagnosis

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Mr Raheel Shariff Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Expert in:
Foot and ankle
Osteoarthritis of the ankle
Ankle arthroscopy
Sports injuries

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