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- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Hand & Wrist
- Shoulder & Elbow
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
Miss Tressa Amir is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with a special interest in shoulder, elbow and upper limb conditions. Her main surgical interests include advances in the arthroscopic (keyhole) treatment for rotator cuff injuries and dislocations of the shoulder as well as joint replacement for shoulder arthritis.
Having qualified from Cambridge University and Imperial College London, she completed her specialist orthopaedic training on the North-West Thames rotation in London. This gave her the opportunity to work with many world renowned upper limb surgeons. Prior to becoming a consultant she underwent a one-year advanced UK training fellowship in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery at the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry.
She is on the GMC specialist register for orthopaedic surgery and is a member of the British Shoulder and Elbow Society (BESS). She is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust and the clinical lead for Upper Limb.
Miss Amir was appointed as a Wellcome Trust Fellow in 2013 and undertook research on rotator cuff sparing approaches for total shoulder replacement. She was also involved in the development of a new total shoulder replacement with the Biomechanical Engineering Department at Imperial College. Her work has been published and presented internationally.
In her NHS role, she is involved in the training of higher surgical trainees. She teaches on a number of orthopaedic and trauma courses nationally and is an AO Faculty Course Chair. She enjoys teaching and explaining complex principles simply and transfers these skills to help ensure patients have sufficient knowledge and understanding to make informed decisions about their treatment.
Areas of interest
Shoulder arthroscopy; Shoulder replacement surgery; Total shoulder replacement; Reverse shoulder replacement; Shoulder stabilisation; Rotator cuff tear; Rotator cuff repair; Ganglion removal surgery; Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery; Carpal tunnel syndrome; Joint manipulation treatment; Joint pain treatment; joint injections; Dupuytren's contracture; Tennis elbow; Golfer's elbow; Ulnar nerve surgery; Cubital tunnel syndrome; Frozen shoulder; Upper limb sports injuries; Upper limb fractures; Shoulder dislocation; Shoulder Instability; Subacromial pain; Subacromial bursitis; Subacromial impingement; ACJ pain; ACJ arthritis; Shoulder arthritis; Bankart repair; Superior Capsular Reconstruction; Latarjet; Biceps tendon repair;
Medical secretaries
- Sophie Rakinson
- Spire Harpenden Hospital Ambrose Lane Harpenden AL5 4BP
- 01582 714360
- sophie.rakinson@spirehealthcare.com
Anaesthetists worked with
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Miss Tressa Amirthanayagam has worked with Dr Katarzyna Piotrowska at the following hospitals:
- Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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Miss Tressa Amirthanayagam has worked with Dr Jaspal Bhular at the following hospitals:
- Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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Miss Tressa Amirthanayagam has worked with Dr Pinakin Patel at the following hospitals:
- Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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Miss Tressa Amirthanayagam has worked with Dr Sampath Shenoy at the following hospitals:
- Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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T7915
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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A6510
Carpal tunnel release (open) - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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T8050
Surgical release of humeral epicondylitis (lateral or medial) (e.g. 'Tennis Elbow') - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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W9240
Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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W0850
Partial excision of bone (including exostoses) - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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T7982
Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint) - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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W5000
Primary total shoulder replacement - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)
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W7430
Reconstruction of lateral collateral ligament complex - (1-5)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5)