Mr Ben Rudge
Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS, FRCS (Orth)
Specialises in
- Foot and ankle problem
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Plantar fasciitis and achilles teninopathy
- Arthritis of the foot and ankle
- Complex lower limb trauma
I was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to West Hertfordshire NHS in 2012. I specialise in Foot and Ankle surgery in both adults and children. Alongside this I am part of the Orthopaedic trauma on-call team looking after patients with injuries related to all aspects of general trauma, not limited to the foot and ankle.
I trained at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and the Royal London Hospital before completing Advanced Fellowship Training in Foot and Ankle Surgery. I also trained in minimally invasive surgery and uses these techniques whenever appropriate. he works alongside Orthotics and Physiotherapists to offer a multidisciplinary approach to the conservative treatment of foot and ankle conditions.
I treat all aspects of foot and ankle problems in adults and children, this includes; sport injuries, arthiritis, bunions, flat feet, hammer toes and tendinopathies. I have a particular interest in the treatment of Heel pain (plantar fasciitis and achilles problems) and uses minimally invasive surgical techniques when possible.
In addition to my surgical responsibilities, I am a college tutor for surgery at West Herts NHS Trust. This is a joint appointment by the Trust and Royal College of Surgeons responsible for ensuring standards for higher training are met. I sit on the Divisional Governance committee responsible for ensuring safe surgical practice and is also the designated Paediatric Liaison Surgeon within the Orthopaedic Department.
I regularly deliver lectures in Orthopaedics on course locally and nationally, including the orthopaedic master courses run at both the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and the University of Dundee.
I am also a reviewer for 'The Foot'; the medical journal endorsed by the British Foot and Ankle Society.
General Medical Council Number: C4677510
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Ben Rudge at Spire include:
Orthopaedics
- Bunion removal and treatment
- Ganglion removal surgery
- Ingrown toenail surgery
- Joint pain treatment (joint injections)
- Ankle arthroscopy
Other treatments
I treat all aspects of foot and ankle pathology including, but not limited to, the following: Forefoot problems including Hallux Valgus, Hallux rigidus, hammer toes etc. Minimally invasive surgery where appropriate. Heel pain - plantar fasciitis and Achilles teninopathy. Flat feet in adults and children Sports injuries – ankle arthroscopy and lateral ligament surgery. Arthritis of the foot and ankle. Complex lower limb trauma and general orthopaedic trauma.
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Important information about Covid-19 tests
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Arthroscopy
Foot surgery
Soft tissue injuries
Sports injury
Osteoarthritis
Medico-legal
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
Royal College of Surgeons of England
Professional leadership
Royal College of Surgeons College Tutor for Surgery, West Hertfordshire NHS Trust
Current NHS posts
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Personal profile
In my spare time I relax with my family and, as a previous music scholar and a classically trained musician, I am an avid builder and collector of guitars. I continue to support Rugby and Cricket but my playing days are over.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0208 901 5555 |
| Website | http://www.benrudge.co.uk |
| Private secretary | Reeny Mathews |
| Private secretary telephone | 0208 901 0306 |
| Private secretary email | reeny.mathews@spirehealthcare.com |