Mr Vladimir Bobic

Professor Vladimir Bobić is an internationally recognised Consultant Knee Surgeon and the founder and director of Chester Knee Clinic, based at Nuffield Health The Grosvenor Hospital, Chester, since 1996. The clinic is an ISAKOS‑approved Teaching Centre, reflecting its global reputation for excellence in arthroscopy, knee surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine.

With almost 30 years of specialist experience, Professor Bobić is one of the UK’s foremost experts in articular cartilage repair, sports knee injuries, knee osteoarthritis, and complex knee surgery. His pioneering work has helped shape modern articular cartilage and osteochondral/subchondral restoration techniques used worldwide.

Internationally recognised expert in knee articular cartilage repair
Professor Bobić is widely regarded as a clinical pioneer in knee cartilage repair. He is the inventor and instrument designer of the Arthrex OATS® (Osteochondral Autograft Transfer System) — a breakthrough technology used globally for articular cartilage and osteochondral repair.

Key achievements include:

• International and national introduction of OATS articular cartilage and osteochondral repair technology in 1996
• Performing the first ACI (Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation) procedure in the North West of England in 1998
• Continuing to offer a full range of advanced cartilage repair surgeries, including ACI, OATS, AMIC, microfracture, and autologous intraosseous stem‑cell‑based therapies
• Leading research and innovation in articular cartilage imaging, biologic knee treatments, and minimally invasive knee surgery

Specialist in sports knee injuries and knee surgery
Professor Bobić provides expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of knee conditions, including:

• Sports‑related knee injuries
• Meniscal and cartilage damage
• Ligament injuries, including ACL tears
• Patellofemoral pain and instability
• Early and advanced knee osteoarthritis
• Running, cycling, skiing and snowboarding knee problems
• Traumatic knee injuries and chronic knee pain

Procedures Offered:

• Arthroscopic knee surgery
• Articular cartilage repair and resurfacing
• Osteochondral repair and replacement
• OATS and AMIC procedures
• Patello-femoral surgery
• OrthoBiologic knee treatments (including PRP)
• Knee injections for pain and inflammation (including viscosupplement HA and Arthrosamid injections)
• Ligament reconstruction (limited indications)
• Knee replacement (limited indications)

Leader in knee imaging and digital orthopaedics
Professor Bobić has almost 30 years of experience in clinical, surgical and arthroscopic imaging, and more than a decade of specialist expertise in MR imaging of articular cartilage.

Career highlights include:

• Introducing articular cartilage and subchondral MR imaging protocol in 2000 which is internationally recognised.
• Introducing web‑based MRI Teleradiology to The Grosvenor Hospital, Chester in 2004
• Founding and chairing the ICRS Articular Cartilage Imaging Committee
• Serving as Visiting Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine (Musculoskeletal Imaging Section)
• Advancing digital imaging techniques for improved diagnosis of cartilage and subchondral bone disorders

His ongoing research focuses on optimising imaging for cartilage repair, enabling earlier diagnosis and more precise treatment planning.

Innovator in OrthoBiologics and stem cell‑based knee therapies
Professor Bobić has extensive experience in autologous bone marrow aspirate combined with deep subchondral drilling and OATS grafting for early‑stage osteoarthritis of the distal femur. He also organised the first regional seminar on Autologous Stem Cell Therapies in Orthopaedics in Chester in 2013.

His practice integrates the latest biologic and regenerative techniques to help patients delay or avoid knee replacement surgery where appropriate.

Academic roles and additional interests

• Visiting Professor of Orthopaedic Sciences and Medical Practice, University of Chester (since 2012)
• Interest in activity-specific and shockwave therapy for patellar and quadriceps tendinosis
• Strong emphasis and keen interest in advanced joint preservation and regenerative orthopaedic treatment options.

Why patients choose Professor Bobić
Patients from across the UK and internationally seek Professor Bobić for his:

• World‑leading expertise in knee articular cartilage repair
• Long‑standing experience in sports knee injuries
• Innovative use of biologic and regenerative treatments
• Precision in diagnosis through advanced optimised and comparative problem-specific MR imaging
• Commitment to personalised, evidence‑based care
• Reputation as a pioneer in modern knee surgery
• Approved by all major healthcare providers/insurers