Mr Mike Walton
Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder Surgeon
BMedSci, BMBS, MSc, FRCS(Tr&Orth), MFSEM(UK)
I have been a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Wrightington Hospital since 2011, specialising in shoulder surgery, joint replacement and trauma. I have particular expertise in complex shoulder replacements and revision surgery, alongside an extensive sports injury practice treating professional football and rugby players, elite cyclists and extreme sports athletes.
I specialise in the full spectrum of shoulder surgery, including anatomical and reverse shoulder replacements, complex revision surgery, custom-made implants, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, shoulder stabilisation and the treatment of shoulder fractures and traumatic injuries. My practice encompasses degenerative conditions, sports injuries and complex shoulder problems requiring advanced surgical techniques.
Since my appointment as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in 2011, I have personally performed over 650 shoulder replacements, including anatomical and reverse replacements and complex revision procedures. I am one of the UK's highest-volume shoulder replacement surgeons, with 304 primary and revision procedures recorded under my care in the National Joint Registry over the three years to March 2026, more than five times the national surgeon average. I have particular expertise in complex revision surgery, failed previous replacements, significant bone loss and challenging shoulder fractures.
I was Clinical Director of the Wrightington Upper Limb Unit between 2018 and 2021. I am currently Chairman of Wrightington Orthopaedic Specialists LLP and Director of The Arm Clinic private practice group, helping to develop and deliver specialist orthopaedic and shoulder services.
I am Principal Investigator of the RAPSODI trial, a major randomised controlled trial comparing anatomical and reverse shoulder replacements. I am also the UK member of the Shoulder Arthroplasty Research Council (SHARC), an international collaboration of leading shoulder surgeons dedicated to advancing shoulder replacement research, implant design and clinical outcomes.
For a full list of publications.
As a designer surgeon for Arthrex, I contribute to the development of innovative shoulder replacement implants, instruments and surgical technologies. Following specialist fellowship training in Perth, Western Australia, I have maintained close international collaborations with leading shoulder surgeons and researchers.
My approach combines extensive surgical experience, cutting-edge technology and evidence-based treatment with personalised patient care. I work closely with specialist shoulder physiotherapists to provide comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation, helping patients relieve pain, restore function and return to the activities that matter most to them.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Mike Walton at Spire include:
Orthopaedics
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Shoulder replacement surgery
Other treatments
- Clavicle fractures
- Frozen shoulder treatment
- Revision shoulder replacement
- Shoulder fractures
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Qualification and professional memberships
BMedSci / Nottingham University / 1998
Bachelor Medical Sciences
First Class Honours
BMBS / Nottingham University / 2000
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
FRCS(Tr&Orth) / Royal College of Surgeons / 2009
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
MSc / University of Bath / 2011
Master of Sports and Exercise Medicine
Merit
MFSEM(UK) / Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (UK) / 2012
Membership of Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine (UK)
Professional memberships
British Medical Association
British Elbow and Shoulder Society
European Shoulder and Elbow Society (SECEC)
Current NHS posts
Wrightington Hospital
Contact information
| Website | https://www.thearmclinic.com/ |
| Private secretary | Grace Ronnie |
| Private secretary telephone | 01625 545 072 |
| Private secretary email | grace@thearmclinic.com |