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Mr Rajeshkumar Kakwani
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS, MS Orth, DNB Orth, MCh Orth, FRCS Orth
Specialises in
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Bunion removal and treatment
- Joint manipulation treatment
- Joint pain treatment (joint injections)
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I am a Foot and Ankle Consultant Surgeon at Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust, where I have been practising since February 2014. During my higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics, I developed a strong interest in foot and ankle surgery. I find this area particularly rewarding, as the foot and ankle play a vital role in movement and carry nearly three times our body weight, requiring precise coordination across more than 26 joints.
To further develop my expertise, I completed two specialist fellowships in foot and ankle surgery. These included training at the Avon Orthopaedic Centre in Bristol under Mr Ian Winson, and at the Northern General Hospital in Sheffield under Mr Chris Blundell. I have also undertaken international fellowships, including the BOFAS Travelling Fellowship at the Sigvard Hansen Foot and Ankle Unit in Seattle, USA, and an AO Trauma Fellowship in Hannover, Germany.
I specialise in general orthopaedics with a particular focus on foot and ankle conditions. My areas of interest include sports injuries, ankle arthritis, and procedures such as ankle replacement (arthroplasty) and arthroscopic ankle fusion. I also carry out minimally invasive foot surgery, including bunion (hallux valgus) correction and treatment for toe deformities.
I have significant experience in managing ankle instability, cartilage damage, heel pain, and soft tissue injuries. My work also includes correcting foot deformities such as flatfoot and high-arched (cavus) feet, as well as treating peripheral nerve conditions affecting the foot and ankle.
I have performed over 100 ankle replacements, along with a similar number of arthroscopic ankle fusions. My approach focuses on choosing the most appropriate treatment for each patient, often using minimally invasive techniques where possible.
Alongside my clinical work, I am passionate about teaching and supporting the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. I have been honoured to be recognised as ‘Trainer of the Year’ in 2017 and 2020. I hold several national roles, including Quality Assurance Lead for the National Orthopaedic Specialist Advisory Committee and membership of the National Orthopaedic Selection Design Group.
I also contribute to education and training through my involvement with the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS), where I serve on the Education Committee. Locally, I am a Surgical Tutor Committee member and Training Lead at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust.
General Medical Council Number: 5205151
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Rajeshkumar Kakwani at Spire include:
Orthopaedics - ankle and foot
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle replacement
- Bunion removal and treatment
- Ingrown toenail surgery
- Joint manipulation treatment
- Joint pain treatment (joint injections)
- Morton's neuroma excision
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Additional information
Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / University of Mumbai, India / 1994
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
MRCS / Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh / 2002
Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons
Diploma / Scotland / 2005
Diploma in Sports & Exercise Medicine, Intercollegiate Academic Board of Sports and Exercise Medicine
MChOrth / University of Liverpool / 2006
MCh Orthopaedics
FRCS (Tr & Orth) / Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, / 2012
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
Professional memberships
British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (BOFAS)
British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO)
Professional leadership
Education Committee member for British Foot & Ankle Society
Quality Assurance Lead - National Orthopaedic Specialist Advisory Committee
Member of the National Orthopaedic Selection Design Group
STC member and Training Lead: Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
Research and publications
- 2018 A Feasibility Study Comparing Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection With Saline for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis Using a Prospective, Randomized Trial Design
- Johnson-Lynn, Cooney, Ferguson, Bunn, Gray, Coorsh J, Kakwani R, Townshend D
- Foot Ankle Spec. 2018 May 1, PMID: 29779399
Current NHS posts
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0191 293 4102 |
| Website | https://www.kakwani.com/ |
| Private secretary | Joanne Tynemouth |
| Private secretary telephone | 0191 293 4102 |
| Private secretary email | joanne.tynemouth@nhct.nhs.uk |