Mr Colin Holton

Mr Colin Holton is a Consultant Hip and Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialist expertise in adolescent and young adult hip conditions, hip preservation surgery, hip arthroscopy and hip replacement, including robotic hip replacement. With over ten years of consultant experience, he performs a wide range of procedures including hip replacements, femoral and pelvic osteotomies, and minimally invasive hip arthroscopy to help patients achieve the best possible functional outcomes.

He provides a comprehensive “cradle-to-grave” hip service, caring for children, adolescents and adults with complex developmental, sports-related and degenerative hip conditions.

Clinical interests

• Adolescent and young adult hip disorders
• Hip dysplasia
• Perthes disease
• SCFE (slipped capital femoral epiphysis)
• FAI (femoro-acetabular impingement)
• AVN (avascular necrosis)
• Hip osteoarthritis in younger patients
• Hip arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) including cartilage repair techniques
• Pelvic and femoral osteotomy (including PAO)
• Total hip replacement (including robotic)
• Hamstring tendon repair surgery
• Paediatric elective and trauma surgery

Comprehensive hip care for all ages

Many hip problems begin in childhood and continue to affect patients into adulthood. Mr Holton provides expert assessment and tailored treatment for the full spectrum of hip conditions, offering:

• Detailed evaluation of paediatric and adolescent hip disorders
• Hip preservation strategies for young, active patients
• Early intervention to optimise long-term hip function
• Advanced surgical management including arthroscopy, osteotomy and hip replacement

His approach focuses on preserving the natural hip joint wherever possible, delaying or avoiding replacement in younger patients.

Specialist fellowship training

Mr Holton has undertaken prestigious UK and international fellowship training, including:

International Hip Fellowship – Denmark

Under the mentorship of world-renowned hip surgeons Professor Kjeld Søballe, Mr Martin Lamm and Mr Bent Lund, Mr Holton gained advanced expertise in:

• Hip arthroscopy
• Total hip replacement
• Minimally invasive peri-acetabular osteotomy (PAO) – a specialist hip preservation procedure

National Hip Fellowship – Harrogate, UK

Where he trained, focusing on:

• Hip arthroscopy
• Total hip replacement
• Management of early hip arthritis in young adults

These fellowships have shaped Mr Holton’s specialist interest in hip preservation and advanced reconstructive techniques.

Training & qualifications

• MBChB, University of Leeds Medical School (2002)
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) – 2005
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) – 2012
• Specialist orthopaedic training on the Yorkshire rotation

His strong research background includes an MSc in Mechanical Engineering, where he investigated bone graft use in total hip replacement.

NHS & leadership roles

Alongside his NHS and private practice, Mr Holton holds significant leadership responsibilities:

• Exec member of the non-arthroplasty hip board
• After 10 years in NHS management roles including Clinical Director, Leeds Children’s Hospital (over 1,500 staff) he has decided focus back on his clinical work
• Leads service transformation to improve paediatric and young adult hip orthopaedic care pathways

Why patients choose Mr Holton

• Specialist in adolescent and young adult hip surgery
• Expert in hip preservation, complex osteotomy procedures and Hamstring tendon repairs
• International fellowship training with leading hip surgeons
• Strong paediatric orthopaedic expertise
• Active involvement in research and innovation
• Commitment to transparent data and high clinical standards
• Friendly, thorough and patient-centred approach