Finder

Specialises in

• Hip

• Trauma

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist focus on the full spectrum of hip conditions � from young adults with hip impingement (FAI) or hip dysplasia through to those needing hip replacement for arthritis. I offer one of the broadest ranges of hip surgery available in Wales.
For patients with hip dysplasia, I perform Periacetabular Osteotomy (PAO) � a joint-preserving procedure that corrects the underlying anatomy and can prevent or significantly delay the need for replacement. This is a technically demanding operation, and I offer it as part of a regional service for hip preservation surgery in South Wales.
For hip impingement (femoroacetabular impingement / FAI) and labral tears, I perform hip arthroscopy � keyhole surgery to reshape the bone and repair the labrum, helping active patients return to sport and normal life.
For patients requiring total hip replacement, I offer both the traditional posterior approach and the Direct Anterior Approach (DAA), including the minimally visible bikini incision technique. I am trained in robotic-assisted hip replacement using the MAKO system, which allows for a highly personalised implant position based on your individual anatomy. This technology is associated with greater precision.
I believe the right operation depends entirely on the individual patient. At consultation, I take time to understand your symptoms, lifestyle and goals, and will explain all available options � including non-surgical routes � so that you can make an informed decision about your care.
My training included a dedicated fellowship in Young Adult Hip Surgery with Mr Johan Witt, an internationally recognised expert in hip preservation, as well as a fellowship in Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery at a Major Trauma Centre. I hold a Research Doctorate (MD) from Swansea University and have visited leading surgeons in Europe and the United States, including at the Steadman Clinic in Colorado.
I work closely with specialist physiotherapists before and after surgery to support your recovery and optimise your outcome.

Areas of interest

Hip preservation surgery; Hip arthroscopy / FAI; Hip dysplasia / PAO; Robotic hip replacement; Direct anterior hip replacement; Hip arthritis; Young adult hip conditions; Sports injury; Medico-legal

Medical secretaries

• Beth Canham
• 07868 352269
• post@hipsurgeoncardiff.co.uk

Anaesthetists worked with

• Dr Tomos Patchell Fee Assured
• Dr John Azami Fee Assured

• Dr Ashish Wagle Fee Assured