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.

Orthopaedic Surgeons accepting AXA in W1G Marylebone London

Mr Manoj Sood
Orthopaedic Hip, Knee and Sports Surgeon 4.914 reviews
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Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Anterior cruciate ligament
Sports injuries
Knee cartilage replacement
Tendon injuries

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Mr Ibraheim El-Daly
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.01 review
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Expert in:
Knee replacement
Hip replacement
Traumatic injury
Fracture
Meniscus
Knee arthroscopy

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Miss Claire Fitzgerald
Consultant upper limb orthopaedic surgeon

Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Rotator cuff surgery
Shoulder instability
Shoulder replacement
Shoulder arthroscopy
Elbow Pain
Elbow arthroscopy

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Mr Dimitrios Karadaglis
Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.010 reviews
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Expert in:
Rotator cuff surgery
Sports injuries
Wrist arthroscopy
Elbow arthroscopy
Shoulder replacement
Tendon injuries

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Mr Sebastian Dawson-Bowling
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Stem cells
Knee arthroscopy
Hip arthroscopy
Joint preservation surgery

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Mr Jonathan Bird
Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Expert in:
Knee replacement
Sports injuries
Meniscus
Joint preservation surgery
Arthritis

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Mr Joshua Lee
Orthopaedic Surgeon

Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
ACL reconstruction
Joint preservation surgery
Femoro-acetabular impingement
Knee
Hip arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy

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Professor Ali Noorani
Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon. Shoulder, Elbow, and Upper Limb 5.078 reviews
Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Shoulder arthroscopy
Elbow arthroscopy
Frozen shoulder
Rotator cuff injury
Shoulder instability

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Mr Stewart Tucker
Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon 4.910 reviews
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Expert in:
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal cancer
Sciatica
Spinal Cord Injury
Slipped disc

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Professor Hilali Noordeen
Orthopaedic adult & paediatric spine surgeon 5.02 reviews
Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Spinal column
Vertebroplasty
Kyphoplasty
Scoliosis
Spinal Cord Injury
Minimally invasive spinal surgery

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Mr Manoj Sood Orthopaedic Hip, Knee and Sports Surgeon 4.914 reviews
Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Anterior cruciate ligament
Sports injuries

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Mr Ibraheim El-Daly Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.01 review
Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Knee replacement
Hip replacement
Traumatic injury
Fracture

e-Consultation Book
Miss Claire Fitzgerald Consultant upper limb orthopaedic surgeon

Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Rotator cuff surgery
Shoulder instability
Shoulder replacement
Shoulder arthroscopy

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Mr Dimitrios Karadaglis Orthopaedic Surgeon 5.010 reviews
Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Rotator cuff surgery
Sports injuries
Wrist arthroscopy
Elbow arthroscopy

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Mr Sebastian Dawson-Bowling Orthopaedic Surgeon

Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Hip replacement
Knee replacement
Stem cells
Knee arthroscopy

Book
Mr Jonathan Bird Orthopaedic Surgeon

Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Knee replacement
Sports injuries
Meniscus
Joint preservation surgery

Book
Mr Joshua Lee Orthopaedic Surgeon

Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
ACL reconstruction
Joint preservation surgery
Femoro-acetabular impingement
Knee

e-Consultation Book
Professor Ali Noorani Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon. Shoulder, Elbow, and Upper Limb 5.078 reviews
Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Shoulder arthroscopy
Elbow arthroscopy
Frozen shoulder
Rotator cuff injury

Book
Mr Stewart Tucker Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon 4.910 reviews
Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Scoliosis
Spondylolisthesis
Spinal cancer
Sciatica

Book
Professor Hilali Noordeen Orthopaedic adult & paediatric spine surgeon 5.02 reviews
Appointment subject to confirmation

Expert in:
Spinal column
Vertebroplasty
Kyphoplasty
Scoliosis

e-Consultation Book

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