Mr Raghuram Thonse

Qualifications

MBBS, MS (Orth), DNB (Orth), FRCS Ed, FRCS (Tr &, Orth), Dipl. Sports &, Exercise Medicine

GMC number: 4732589

Practising since: 1993

Specialties

Orthopaedic surgery

Sub-specialties: Hip surgery, Knee surgery

Consultation times

  • Weekly Monday 09:00 to 12:00
  • A GP letter of referral is not necessary
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About

Mr Raghuram Thonse is an exceptionally accomplished Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with extensive expertise in disorders of the knee and hip, alongside specialist experience in trauma and limb reconstruction.

With advanced fellowship training in knee surgery, hip replacement and limb reconstruction, he treats the full spectrum of simple and complex lower‑limb conditions.

A consultant since 2010, Mr Thonse combines clinical expertise, advanced international training, and excellence recognised through multiple prestigious awards.

Clinical expertise

Knee surgery

  • ACL, PCL, LCL, MCL and PLC ligament reconstruction
  • Meniscal surgery and meniscectomy
  • Cartilage (chondral) lesion treatment
  • Patellofemoral instability and reconstruction
  • Knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
  • Knee replacements – primary
  • Knee osteotomy procedures
  • Complex multi‑ligament
  • Sports injuries.

Hip surgery

  • Primary hip replacement
  • Non‑replacement treatments for hip pathology
  • Sports‑related hip injuries
  • Lower limb trauma
  • Complex fractures
  • Minimally invasive fracture fixation
  • Management of non‑union and infection.

Education, training and international fellowships

Mr Thonse’s elite training spans some of the most respected orthopaedic centres worldwide:

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi – early orthopaedic training at India’s premier medical institute
  • Registrar Training (UK) – Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery in Yorkshire and Northern Ireland
  • Knee Surgery Fellowship – Royal Bournemouth Hospital
  • Hip Surgery Fellowship – Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford
  • Limb Reconstruction Fellowship – Rubin Institute of Advanced Orthopaedics, Baltimore, USA
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor.

Personal interests

Outside of medicine, Mr Thonse enjoys family time, reading and walking, maintaining a balanced approach to wellbeing and personal growth.

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Raghuram Thonse at Nuffield Health

  • Knee replacement (Total knee replacement)
  • Arthrosamid® injections
  • Meniscectomy (meniscus tear surgery)
  • Knee arthroscopy (keyhole knee surgery)
  • Hip replacement
  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
  • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
  • Bone Graft

Locations Mr Raghuram Thonse works with

Related experience

Research

Mr Thonse has contributed to numerous research publications and international presentations, particularly in:

  • Infection
  • Non‑union & bone healing
  • Trauma
  • Limb reconstruction
  • Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
  • Sports-related injuries.
He has presented nationally and internationally on lower‑limb reconstruction and trauma.

Memberships

  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • British Association for Surgery of the Knee
  • Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Other posts held

  • Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Insurers Mr Raghuram Thonse works with

Mr Raghuram Thonse works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • CS Healthcare
  • The Exeter
  • Simplyhealth
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • WPA

Declaration

Mr Raghuram Thonse does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Raghuram Thonse does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Raghuram Thonse does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.