Mr Justin Wei Leong

I am a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialist expertise in sports injuries, hip and knee surgery, and robotic-assisted joint replacement. As a leading surgeon in the field of robotic-assisted orthopaedic surgery, a defining milestone in my career was becoming the first surgeon to perform robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery in Chester - a testament to my commitment to surgical innovation and excellence in patient care.

I graduated from the University of Manchester in 2006 and went on to complete higher surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedics through the reputable Mersey Deanery. My commitment to surgical excellence led me to undertake prestigious fellowships at both Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust and Wrightington Hospital, where I gained extensive experience in high-volume orthopaedic surgeries. I have also completed several visiting fellowships, further broadening my expertise and exposure to advanced surgical techniques. This diverse and high-level training underpins my current clinical practice, where I strive to deliver the highest standards of personalised, evidence-based care to every patient.

I firmly believe that every patient is unique - and so should be their treatment plan. My approach is rooted in holistic, personalised, and patient-centred care, with a strong focus on aligning treatment with each patient’s goals and long-term recovery. I am dedicated to helping individuals regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities they value most. My current clinical practice includes the assessment and surgical management of sports-related knee injuries, including meniscal and ligamentous damage. I have a particular interest in joint preservation surgery, robotic-assisted procedures, unicompartmental (partial) knee replacements, and both total hip and total knee replacements. I also specialise in muscle-sparing (piriformis-preserving) hip replacement techniques, which support faster recovery times and improved functional outcomes during rehabilitation.

In 2023, I was privileged to receive the prestigious “Outstanding Individual Achievement” Award from the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust, in recognition of my sustained commitment to quality improvement across both local and regional orthopaedic services. I currently serve as the Lower Limb Orthopaedic Lead and Clinical Lead for C2AI at the Trust, where I lead initiatives integrating artificial intelligence into surgical prioritisation processes—a vital step forward in addressing the challenges of increasing demand and growing waiting lists. These roles reflect both my clinical expertise and my dedication to innovation and service excellence in patient care.

Alongside my clinical work, I am deeply committed to medical education. I proudly serve as a Surgical Tutor for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Liverpool, where I contribute to the training and development of the next generation of surgeons.

My research and publication interests include a focus on infection prevention in joint replacement surgeries and enhanced knee rehabilitation following surgery. I am also the lead author of the Revision Hip Complexity Classification (RHCC), developed in collaboration with experts from the British Hip Society to help restructure the complex hip revision surgery network at a national level. Additionally, I have been a member of the clinical expert group developing new measures for Advancing Quality in hip and knee replacement surgeries in the North West region.

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