Mr Graeme Nicholas Fernandez: Trauma & orthopaedic surgery

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Overview

Specialises in

Shoulder

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.

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
Dorset Orthopaedic Clinic BMI The Winterbourne Hospital Herringston Road DORCHESTER DT1 2DR
01258 821030
hiscocksfarm@btinternet.com

Anaesthetists worked with (Bupa members, please ask your consultant whether your anaesthetist is 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

Languages spoken

english, french

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(s), cyst, bursa or soft tissue - (5-50)

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

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
T7250
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for achilles tendonitis - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
T8052
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy of lateral epicondylitis - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
AA663
Injection of viscosupplementation into joint (with or without x-ray control) - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
X3590
Intravenous infusion (as sole procedure) - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
W2310
Secondary open reduction of fractured long bone-and intramedullary fixation or internal fixation for non-union/mal union - including intra-articular (including bone graft) - (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)
W7872
Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture - (1-5)
W4230
Revision of total replacement of knee joint - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
W9031
Three or more injections, +/- aspiration, into joint(s), cyst, bursa or soft tissue, with image guidance - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
W8580
Multiple arthroscopic operation on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
T7910
Open sub acromial decompression and extensive, greater than 2cm tear rotator cuff repair with excision of distal clavicle - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
W2810
Plating and bone grafting for non-union of clavicle - (1-5)

BMI The Winterbourne Hospital (1-5)
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