Mr Nick Smith
Qualifications
FRCS, PhD, MSc, PGCert, BMedSci, BMBS
GMC number: 6147514
Practising since: 2006
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Consultation times
- Tuesday mornings
- Additional times by special arrangement
- Overview
About
Mr Nick Smith is a consultant specialist knee surgeon. His private practice is based at Nuffield Health Warwickshire Hospital and his NHS practice is at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
Having done prestigious fellowships in Exeter and Bristol, Mr Smith visited world famous surgeons in the USA to learn sub-specialist surgical techniques that he has adapted and uses in his practice. He has a sub-specialist interest in knee ligament reconstruction operations, cartilage restoration procedures, osteotomy and partial or total knee replacement.
Mr Smith has a strong research interest, having completed a PhD in meniscal transplantation, and being the first person to complete a randomised controlled trial on the subject worldwide. He has over 40 peer reviewed publications, book chapters and review articles on knee surgery. He has also presented to international audiences on the subject. He now has one of the highest volume meniscal transplantation practices in the UK, and performs meniscal repair surgery, including meniscal root repairs.
To make an appointment please call 01926 562472 or email warwick.patientservices@nuffieldhealth.com
For all other information please call 01926 562458 or mail Karen.Bibb@nuffieldhealth.com
Special interests
- Knee ligament reconstruction (ACL, PCL, MCL and PLC)
- Meniscal surgery including repair, partial meniscectomy and transplantation
- Knee replacement (partial and total)
- Cartilage repair procedures.
Personal interests
Tennis, golf, squash, running.
Languages spoken
English
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Nick Smith at Nuffield Health
- Osteotomy
- Knee replacement revision
- Knee replacement
- Cartilage resurfacing
- Knee arthroscopy
- Patellofemoral joint replacement
- PCL reconstruction
- Meniscectomy for meniscus tear
- Cartilage reconstruction
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
Locations Mr Nick Smith works with
Related experience
Research
Having completed a PhD in meniscal transplantation, Mr Smith has continued to publish high level research papers in knee surgery. He is a co-applicant on a £1.3 million worldwide trial on meniscal transplantation which will provide definitive evidence on the subject.
He has authored a series of publications on allografts in knee surgery, which showed osteochondral allografts to be highly clinically and cost effective. In addition, a publication on allograft use in ACL reconstruction has provided the best current evidence, which is used by surgeons to inform patients of the benefits and risks of ACL allografts.
He is also currently taking part in a worldwide trial, comparing quadriceps tendon to patellar tendon grafts for ACL reconstruction.
Other recent publications include multi-ligament knee surgery, and outcomes following partial knee replacement.
Memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- Royal College of Surgeons
Other posts held
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Declaration
Mr Nick Smith does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Nick Smith does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Nick Smith does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.