Nikhil Shah
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Hip and Knee Specialist,
I specialise in...
- Hip replacement surgery, including complex and revision cases
- Ganz osteotomy for hip dysplasia
- Total, partial and revision knee replacement surgery
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
- Medicolegal reporting
Nikhil Shah
A gold medal-winning surgeon, Mr Shah was appointed as a consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon at the Wrightington Hospital in 2006 and is part of a team that provides the North West Acetabular Fracture Service. Practicing as NHS consultant at Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust and in Manchester, he has a special interest in lower limb surgery, particularly patients with hip, knee and pelvic-acetabular problems. In 2014 he also completed the prestigious Rothman Ranawat American Hip Society Travelling Fellowship.
Clinical interests
Mr Shah's clinical work concentrates predominantly on hip and knee replacement surgery for cases of arthritis, trauma, congenital abnormalities and failed implants, providing a range of procedures that are suitable both for the elderly and for the younger patient. He is skilled in the more demanding techniques needed for revision hip and knee surgery and has a particular expertise in cases of a fractured acetabulum (hip socket) following previous hip replacement surgery.
Mr Shah is also a skilled arthroscopic knee surgeon, offering expert diagnosis and treatment for problems such as cartilage damage and meniscal tears.
Ganz osteotomy for adult hip dysplasia
Mr Shah is highly experienced in Ganz osteotomy (periacetabular osteotomy), a specialist hip preserving surgical technique suitable for young patients with hip dysplasia whose arthritis is not too advanced. Involving surgery to re-shape the shallow hip socket so it is in a better position to fit the ball of the hip joint, Ganz osteotomy is a very successful procedure to improve the longevity of the hip joint and relieve pain in patients with adult hip dysplasia.
Medicolegal reporting
Mr Shah has undergone extensive medico-legal training and provides reports on clinical negligence within his specialist area of practice, including primary and revision hip and knee replacements, pelvic and acetabular fractures and long bone and periarticular trauma.
He also provides reports on personal injuries that arise from road traffic accidents, falls, slips, trips, major trauma, upper and lower limb and pelvic fractures (wrist, hip, tibia, ankle and femur), soft neck tissue and back injuries (whiplash), injuries of the knee, ankle and periprosthetic fractures and low velocity impact.
His workload is approximately split between 45:45:10 Claimant/ defendant/ single joint expert. He gets instructions from major UK solicitor firms and provides comprehensive CPR complaint reports.
Research interests
Mr Shah teaches on various courses nationally and abroad, including courses on fractures, pelvic-acetabular trauma and arthroplasty. Mr Shah's clinical research interests include monitoring the outcomes of acetabular fractures, hip revision arthroplasties and pelvic ring injuries. His research has been presented at several national, European and international meetings
Memberships and associations
Nikhil Shah is a member of the following professional associations and organisations...
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Languages spoken
- English
Quality and outcome information for Nikhil Shah
Hip surgery
Knee surgery
Treatments provided by Nikhil Shah
Mr Nikhil Shah offers a range of surgical treatments for hip and knee conditions such as arthritis, hip dysplasia, sports related injuries affecting the bone, and fracture.
In addition to the full range of hip and knee replacement procedures, he offers specialist techniques such as Ganz osteotomy, a hip-preserving surgical procedure to manage early arthritis in adults with hip dysplasia.
Treatments, operations and tests
- Hip replacement (Total)
- Hip replacement revision
- Knee arthroscopy (keyhole investigation of the knee)
- Knee replacement (Partial)
- Knee replacement (Total)
- Knee replacement revision
- Torn cartilage repair
Internet details
Locations
Circle The Alexandra Hospital (BMI)
Mill Lane
Cheadle
Cheshire
SK8 2PX
- Admitting rights
- Consulting room
| Main phone: | 0161 495 7000 | |
| Call for appointments: | 0161 232 2426 | |
| Fax: | 0161 850 1270 | |
| Main email: | Nikhil.shah@consultantcare.com |
Other locations I work at
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
Lancashire
WN1 2NN
| Main phone: | 01942 244000 |
- Admitting rights
- Consulting room
Spire Manchester Hospital
170 Barlow Road
Didsbury
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M20 2AF
| Main phone: | 0161 232 2691 | |
| Call for appointments: | 0161 232 2426 | |
| Fax: | 0161 850 1270 | |
| Main email: | nikhil.shah@consultantcare.com |
- Admitting rights
- Consulting room
Euxton Hall Hospital
Wigan Road
Euxton
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 6DY
- Admitting rights
- Consulting room
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