Mr Jaime Candal-Couto
Qualifications
MB ChB (Hons), BMSc (Hons), MRCS, FRCS (Tr &, Ortho)
GMC number: 4216979
Practising since: 1995
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Sub-specialties: Elbow and Shoulder surgery
Consultation times
- Wednesday 18:00–20:00
- Overview
About
Mr Candal-Couto is a highly experienced Upper Limb Specialist and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. He was appointed to Wansbeck Hospital, Northumbria, in December 2004 and has since dedicated his practice to specialist upper limb surgery.
He has extensive expertise in shoulder arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, shoulder and elbow replacements, and the management of upper limb trauma.
A key area of Mr Candal-Couto’s practice is the development of day‑case treatment for a wide range of shoulder conditions, including instability, rotator cuff disease, frozen shoulder, and shoulder arthroplasty. He also has a particular interest in the management of proximal humeral fractures.
Mr Candal-Couto is committed to education and the sharing of best practice. He is regularly involved in regional, national, and international teaching courses, contributing to the training and development of other healthcare professionals.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Jaime Candal-Couto at Nuffield Health
- Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)
- Upper Limb Fractures and Injuries
- Shoulder manipulation
- Arthroscopy
- Shoulder stabilisation
- Shoulder replacement
- Tennis elbow release
Locations Mr Jaime Candal-Couto works with
Related experience
Research
- Principal Investigator for PROFHER, DRAFFT and SOS clinical Trials in Northumbria
- Regular Reviewer of Shoulder and Elbow Journal
Current projects:
- Chief Investigator PROP Study (Northumbria): The Significance of Propionibacterium Acnes in Rotator Cuff Disease.
- Classification and Treatment of ACJ Dislocations
Plus over 28 papers and abstracts published.
Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons of England
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Elbow &
- Shoulder Society
- Medical Protection Society
Other posts held
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Wansbeck General Hospital
- Lead of Upper Limb Service, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
- Honorary Lecturer, Teeside University
- Member of the British Elbow and Shoulder Education Committee
Declaration
Mr Jaime Candal-Couto does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Jaime Candal-Couto does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Jaime Candal-Couto does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.