Mr David Elson
Qualifications
MBChB University of Edinburgh 2000, MRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2004, FRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2012
GMC number: 4698340
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Sub-specialties: Knee surgery
Consultation times
- Thursday bi-weekly 13:30 - 16:00
- Thursday bi-weekly 17:30 - 20:00
- Overview
About
Mr David Elson is a specialist knee surgeon with extensive training across Scotland, Wrightington and the Northern Deanery. He has also completed UK fellowships focused on joint‑preserving knee surgery, giving him advanced expertise in both biological and reconstructive procedures.
He has a strong interest in treatments that preserve the natural knee joint for as long as possible. His practice includes biological knee surgery such as osteotomy, ligament reconstruction, meniscal surgery and cartilage restoration. For patients with more advanced arthritis, he also performs partial and total knee replacements, offering a full range of modern knee treatment options.
Known for his approachable and supportive manner, Mr Elson works closely with his patients to understand their symptoms, lifestyle and goals. He focuses on creating realistic, personalised treatment plans rather than using a one‑size‑fits‑all approach.
Mr Elson’s philosophy:
“I offer a bespoke approach to knee problems, tailored to each patient’s specific needs. If you are too young for a knee replacement, there may be alternative options to help manage your symptoms and preserve your own joint. I aim to communicate clearly about your diagnosis, treatment options, rehabilitation and expected outcomes, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.”
Personal interests
Away from work he enjoy's spending time outdoors and his young children are always keeping him busy.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr David Elson at Nuffield Health
- Knee replacement (Total knee replacement)
- Osteotomy
- nSTRIDE® Autologous Protein Solution (APS)
- Partial knee replacement
- Achilles repair or reconstruction
- Arthroscopy
- Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
- Tibial osteotomy
- Knee arthroscopy (knee keyhole surgery)
- Meniscectomy (meniscus tear surgery)
- Patella stabilisation
- Cartilage reconstruction
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
- Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
Locations Mr David Elson works with
Related experience
Research
Mr Elson has authored 20 publications, mostly concerning knee surgery. He has a particular interest in knee osteotomy and the features and location of knee pain.
Memberships
- BKS - Biological Knee Society (secretary and treasurer)
- BOA - British Orthopaedic Association
- BOSTAA - British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma Arthroscopy Association
- BASK - British Association for Surgery of the Knee (previous executive committee)
- Chairman - United Kingdom Knee Osteotomy Registry (www.ukkor.co.uk)
- Co-convener - Northern Osteotomy Master Class (www.northernosteotomy.co.uk)
- ESSKA - European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
Other posts held
- BOA Quality Outcomes Committee British Orthopaedic Association 2016
- Executive committee member (early year representative) British Association for Surgery of the Knee 2017
- Secretary and Treasurer UK Biological Knee Society 2020
Insurers Mr David Elson works with
Mr David Elson works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aetna
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Bupa
- Cigna
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)