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.

The best 10 Orthopaedic Surgeons in Staffordshire

Mr Saurabh Mehta
Orthopaedic shoulder and upper limb surgeon 5.029 reviews
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Expert in:
Frozen shoulder
Rotator cuff injury
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dupuytren’s contracture
Shoulder replacement
Shoulder arthroscopy
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Mr Sanjay Mulay
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.021 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Revision hip replacement
Revision knee replacement
Knee arthroscopy
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Mr Ashley Costin-Brown
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.017 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Partial knee replacement
Knee arthritis
Osteoarthritis of the hip
Knee osteoarthritis
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Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital
Orthopaedic Surgery5.0221 reviews
Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital is a private healthcare clinic in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Equipped with the latest medical technologies as well as 36 en-suite bedrooms, the hospital offers patients high-quality clinical care and privacy.Located just a five minute drive south of the town centre, the hospital is also easily accessible by bus. What medical services does it specialise in?With three operating theatres, and an endoscopy suite, the hospital specialises in:Orthopaedic hip surgery Orthopaedic knee surgery General surgery Diagnostics Orthopaedic foot and ankle surgery General orthopaedic surgery Colorectal surgery Gastroenterology Spinal surgery Orthopaedic hand and wrist surgery
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Mr Bishoy Youssef
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Mr Kevin Smith
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Expert in:
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Mr Akshay Malhotra
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.03 reviews
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Expert in:
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Mr Roger Wade
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee and shoulder surgery

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Expert in:
ACL reconstruction
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Mr Robin Rees
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Expert in:
Ankle replacement surgery
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Sports injuries
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Mr Fahad Gulam Attar
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.015 reviews
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Expert in:
Knee osteoarthritis
Stem cells
Knee cartilage replacement
Sports injuries
Knee replacement
ACL reconstruction
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Mr Amit Patel
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.03 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Minimal access surgery (keyhole surgery)
Cartilage repair
ACL reconstruction
Revision knee replacement
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Mr Saurabh Mehta Orthopaedic shoulder and upper limb surgeon 5.029 reviews
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Expert in:
Frozen shoulder
Rotator cuff injury
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dupuytren’s contracture

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Mr Sanjay Mulay Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.021 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Revision hip replacement
Revision knee replacement

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Mr Ashley Costin-Brown Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.017 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Partial knee replacement
Knee arthritis

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Nuffield Health North Staffordshire HospitalOrthopaedic Surgery5.0221 reviews
Specialised in:
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Trapped nerve

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Mr Bishoy Youssef Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Expert in:
Knee replacement
Knee arthroscopy
Revision hip replacement
Hip replacement

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Mr Kevin Smith Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Expert in:
Hand surgery
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dupuytren’s contracture
Hand arthritis

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Mr Akshay Malhotra Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.03 reviews
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Expert in:
Wrist arthroscopy
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Dupuytren’s contracture
Thumb arthritis

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Mr Roger Wade Consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee and shoulder surgery

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Expert in:
ACL reconstruction
Knee arthroscopy
Knee replacement
Rotator cuff surgery

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Mr Robin Rees Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Expert in:
Ankle replacement surgery
Knee replacement
Knee arthroscopy
Ankle arthroscopy

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Mr Fahad Gulam Attar Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.015 reviews
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Expert in:
Knee osteoarthritis
Stem cells
Knee cartilage replacement
Sports injuries

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Mr Amit Patel Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.03 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Minimal access surgery (keyhole surgery)
Cartilage repair

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