Mr Graeme Nicholas Fernandez: Trauma & orthopaedic surgery

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Mr Graeme Nicholas Fernandez

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Overview

Specialises in

Hip

Knee

Shoulder & Elbow

About me

I have been a consultant in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery in Dorchester for 20 years. I was appointed as a General Orthopaedic Surgeon and have since developed a Shoulder Surgery interest. I am a very experienced in hip , knee and shoulder replacement. I am also a very experienced knee and shoulder arthroscopic surgeon. I was invited as a Faculty member at the 2013 Reading Advanced Shoulder Surgery Course and have instructed on the knee arthroscopy course at the Royal College of Surgeons.
I am able to provide holistic care to orthopaedic patients with multiple orthopaedic problem as well to patients with an injury including sports. I see private patients at BMI Winterbourne Hospital in Dorchester and at Circle Hospital Reading

Areas of interest

Hip replacement surgery; Knee replacement surgery; Knee arthroscopy; Shoulder replacement; Shoulder stabilisation; Shoulder resurfacing; Shoulder surgery; Shoulder decompression; Shoulder pain; Rotator cuff repair; Knee pain; Carpal tunnel decompression; Bunion surgery; Shock wave therapy; Sports injury

Medical secretaries

Cathy Varley
Hiscocks Farm Moorside Sturminster Newton DT10 1HF
01258 821030
07778 524199
hiscocksfarm@btinternet.com

Anaesthetists worked with

Dr Andrew Ball Not Fee Assured
Dr Matthew Hough Not Fee Assured

Dr Anthony Doyle Not Fee Assured

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester

Research interests

Shoulder and Knee.

Personal interests

kite surfing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, skiing, cycling, walking, beekeeping, gardening, reading, theatre and cinema

Awards received

I have received 4 Clinical Excellence awards

Publications

The Anterior Cruciate Deficient Knee Treated by a Modified Marshall-Macintosh Repair. Surgery and Arthroscopy of the Knee. · G. N. Fernandez,
J. A. Robertson Second European Congress of Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy Basel, Switzerland, 29.Sept.–4.Oct.1986 1988, pp 142-144

Pseudarthrosis of the Ulnar and Osteoarthritis of the elbow Fernandez GN. JBJS 68B,4 ,1986

Internal fixation of the oblique, osteoporotic fracture of the lateral malleolus. Fernandez GN Injury 1988;19:257-8.

Locking of a metacarpo-phalangeal joint caused by a hemangioma of the volar plate. J Hand Surg,. 13: 323-324, 1988. 18. Fernandez GN

Retrosternal dislocation of the clavicle: an important injury easily missed. Worrell J, Fernandez GN. Arch Emerg Med. 1986 Jun;3(2):133–135.

A prospective randomised controlled trial of cannula versus arthroscopic lavage in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Ward PJ, Ramos JL, Fernandez GN et al. (1998) Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (British) 80-B
Supp I: 46.

Unusual cause of medial deviation of the big toe. Porter P, Fernandez GN

Stretch-induced spinal accessory nerve palsy: A case report. P Porter and GNFernandez J. Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2001: 10; 92-4.

Cost and time savings in ASD: the use of Coblation vs Diathermy Fernandez GN, Diab M JBJS Proceedings 88B,11,275

Time and cost savings in arthroscopic subacromial decompression. Fernandez GN, Diab M Int Orth vol 33, issue 1, (2009), 175

Courses offered to GPs

As part of the dorsetorthopaedicclinic.co.uk we provide regular talks to Gps, and other allied health professionals on a regular basis. Extra talks can be provided by request

My outcomes

My qualifications & training

My private practice

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

W9040
Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - (5-50)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (5-50)
W8193
Arthroscopic subacromial decompression - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
W8194
Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint) - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
W2830
Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding k-wires - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
W8500
Multiple arthroscopic operation on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
T7910
Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair +/- excision of distal clavicle - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
T7250
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for achilles tendonitis - (1-5)
W4200
Complex primary total knee replacement (i.e. including bone graft, augmentation or osteotomy) - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
W7872
Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection - (1-5)
A6810
Neurolysis and transposition of peripheral nerve (excludes carpal tunnel release) - (1-5)
W8820
Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure) - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
W8150
Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint) - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
W9112
Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for 'Frozen Shoulder' (as sole procedure) - (1-5)
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