Mr Paramasivam Sathyamoorthy

Practising at

Spire Yale Hospital

Spire Abergele Consulting Rooms

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Paramasivam Sathyamoorthy at Spire include:

Orthopaedics

• Shoulder arthroscopy
• Shoulder replacement surgery
• Dupuytren's contracture
• Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
• Ganglion removal surgery
• Pain management injections for back and facet joints

Other treatments

Professional profile

Mr Sathyamoorthy is a specialist in shoulder, elbow and hand problems including sports related injuries. He prides himself in his innovative approach to treatment and his up-to-date knowledge of the field. He uses the latest techniques to correct, treat and repair damage to the upper limbs.

He completed a fellowship in shoulder and elbow surgery at Liverpool University Hospital, performing all aspects of shoulder, elbow and hand surgery mostly arthroscopically.

He sees over 2,000 new patients annually and performs over 750 procedures each year.

As an expert in upper-limb orthopaedic surgery, Mr Sathyamoorthy is often called upon to educate those entering the profession or to provide specialist knowledge to GPs. He works with Bangor University, training advanced clinical practitioners working on the trauma ward and Extended scope physiotherapists. He acts as a mentor and assessor for their clinical competence. He also works with the Universities of Cardiff and Liverpool – allowing medical students to attend his clinics for teaching purposes.

Clinical Interests

Private contact details

Journals

The impact of Clostridium Difficile infection on recovery potential in elderly patients after emergency proximal femoral fracture surgery Injury extra, Volume 42, Issue 9, September 2011, page 106 AL.Ramavath, T.Okoro, P.Sathyamoorthy
September 2011
Chapter in Arthritis and Arthroplasty: The shoulder Part 5: Chapter 20. Complications of Conventional Shoulder Arthroplasty
Jan 2009
Role of preoperative arthrography in early Perthes disease as a decision-making tool. Is it really necessary? K. L. Devalia, D.Wright, P.Sathyamurthy, P.Prasad and C.Bruce. J Pediatr Orthop B. 2007 May;16(3):196-200
May 2007

Media Coverage

Expert advice on fitness for golf players from Spire Yale surgeon

Qualification and professional memberships

MBBS / Madras University / 1991
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

FRCS / Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow / 1998
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons

MCh [Orth] / Liverpool University / 2002
Master of Orthopaedic Surgery

FRCS [Tr & Orth] / Intercollegiate Board, UK / 2006
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

Professional memberships

General Medical Council
Medical Protection Society
British Indian Orthopaedic Association
British Elbow and Shoulder Society

Professional leadership

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Current NHS posts

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board