Mr Nick Boyce Cam

Mr Nick Boyce Cam is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon with specialist expertise in hip and knee surgery, including the management of sports injuries, knee ligament reconstruction, joint preservation procedures, and joint replacement surgery. He provides expert assessment and treatment for patients with knee pain, hip arthritis, ligament injuries, cartilage damage, and degenerative joint conditions.

He is based at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he has worked as a consultant since September 2014. Mr Boyce Cam plays an integral role in the orthopaedic and trauma service at Mid Cheshire, managing both elective and acute trauma cases. He has specific expertise in complex knee and hip conditions and is experienced in both primary and revision joint replacement surgery.

Clinical Specialisms

• Hip and knee disorders
• Sports knee injuries
• ACL and multiligament knee reconstruction
• Arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery
• Joint preservation procedures
• Partial and total knee replacement
• Revision hip and knee replacement surgery
• Management of complex lower‑limb trauma

Qualifications and Training

• MBChB (Hons), University of Leeds (2000)
• FRCS (Tr & Orth) – 2011
• Added to the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma & Orthopaedics (2012)
• Higher surgical training completed on the Yorkshire Orthopaedic Rotation
• International experience in Australia and New Zealand
• Three specialist hip and knee fellowships in Harrogate, York, and Reading, focusing on advanced arthroplasty, joint preservation, and sports knee surgery

During his training, Mr Boyce Cam was awarded the John Fitton Prize (2011) for the best orthopaedic research in Yorkshire, reflecting his strong academic interest and commitment to evidence‑based practice.

Professional Appointments & Teaching

• Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (since 2014)
• Honorary Clinical Tutor, Leeds University Medical School (appointed 2013)
• Post‑Graduate Certificate in Medical Education, University of Warwick

He is actively involved in the training of junior doctors and medical students and contributes to ongoing development of orthopaedic education and training.

Patient Care Philosophy

• Thorough, accurate assessment
• Clear diagnosis of the underlying cause of symptoms
• Personalised treatment plans tailored to patient needs
• Evidence‑based, stepwise management
• When necessary, state‑of‑the‑art surgical intervention

His focus is on restoring mobility, reducing pain, and supporting patients in returning to daily activities, work, and sport.

Conditions Treated

• Knee pain and sports injuries
• Anterior cruciate ligament injuries
• Patellofemoral instability
• Meniscal and cartilage damage
• Hip and knee arthritis
• Post‑traumatic joint conditions
• Early degenerative joint disease
• Complex knee instability
• Revision knee replacement surgery

Procedures Offered

• ACL reconstruction and ligament surgery
• Arthroscopic knee surgery
• Cartilage restoration and joint preservation
• Partial knee replacement
• Total knee replacement
• Total hip replacement
• Revision knee arthroplasty