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Mr Vel Sakthivel

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

MBBS, FRCSEd, FRCS (Tr & Ortho), DIP

Practises at: The Lincoln Hospital

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Personal profile

With over 14 years of global experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Mr Sakthivel offers pioneering surgical techniques such as trochleoplasty to prevent repeated patellar (knee) dislocations.

He appeared on International Tamil TV answering questions regarding people’s health.

Clinical interests

  • Keyhole knee surgery
  • Knee replacement
  • Partial knee replacements, including kneecap replacements
  • Knee ligament revision surgery
  • Kneecap stabilisation procedures
  • Sports injuries
  • Knee injuries
  • Keyhole ACL reconstruction

Professional memberships

  • General Medical Council
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