MBBS, MS(Orth), DNB Orth, FRCS, FRCS(Orth), MSc Orth Eng
Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery
Sub-specialty
Spinal orthopaedic surgery
Special clinical interest
Scoliosis
Spinal trauma
Back & neck Pain
Spinal tumours
Minimally invasive spinal surgery
Cervical disc replacement
Inter spinous devices
Selective injections RFD (Radiofrequency Facet Denervation)
Sacroiliac & Coccyx problems
Research interest
Spinal biomechanics mainly based at Cardiff University
Clinical research in spinal pathology and various treatments
Basic science research
Current NHS and/or university posts
University Hospital Llandough, Cardiff.
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
Honorary Clinical lecturer Cardiff University
Programme Director- AO Spine Reference Centre (International)
Year of first medical qualification
1992
Current memberships of professional, national and regional bodies
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons Glasgow
British Scoliosis Society
AO Spine
British Association of Spinal Surgeons
Professional Profile
Having completed my orthopaedic training in Wales, I gained training in spinal surgery in Cardiff and Nottingham. I was appointed as a consultant in 2003.
My practice involves treating all aspects of spinal pathology ie low back pain, neck pain, spinal injuries, spinal tumours and scoliosis surgery. And associated conditions related to spinal problems ie sacroiliac joint and coccygeal pain.
I have expertise in newer techniques such as minimally invasive procedures for
back pain. We have pioneered minimally invasive surgery for sacroiliac joint stabilisation.