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About Mr James Robinson
Personal Profile
James Robinson is a specialist knee surgeon with an international reputation for treating knee injuries, including ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears, meniscus damage, and complex knee reconstructions.
Based in Bristol and Bath, he is a founding partner of Knee Specialists, a group of consultants dedicated to providing expert care for knee injuries and conditions
What sets James apart is his patient-centred approach. He understands that each person’s knee injury is unique, and takes the time to listen carefully to his patients’ concerns, lifestyle, and recovery goals. This allows him to offer clear, personalized advice and treatment options that are tailored to each individual—whether that involves surgery or non-surgical solutions.
James has a special interest in advanced knee procedures such as arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, ligament reconstruction, partial knee replacement, and repairing damaged cartilage and menisci. He also has extensive experience in treating early arthritis of the knee. Patients from all over the UK are often referred to him for complex knee cases, and he is frequently invited to demonstrate his surgical techniques at international conferences across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Alongside his clinical practice, James is committed to advancing the field of knee surgery. He co-chairs the Knee Sports and Preservation Committee for ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine) and serves on the scientific committee for the ACL Study Group. He has also chaired the Collateral Ligaments Working Group for ESSKA (European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery, and Arthroscopy) and is a member of the Meniscus International Network.
James’ training is grounded in rigorous education and global experience. He trained in London and completed a Master of Surgery degree at Imperial College, where he focused on the biomechanics of the medial collateral ligament. His fellowship training took him to the prestigious Clinique du Sport in Bordeaux, France, and the Avon Orthopaedic Centre in Bristol. From 2016 to 2018, he also worked at the International Knee and Joint Centre in Abu Dhabi, where he deepened his expertise in sports knee surgery.
He has authored over 80 scientific papers and contributed to key guidelines in knee surgery, such as the ESSKA consensus documents on revision ACL surgery, osteotomy (re-alignment surgery, meniscus rehabilitation and meniscus root and ramp tears. His contributions have earned him several national and international awards, including the BASK (British Association for Surgery of the Knee) President’s Medal and accolades from the French and German-speaking Arthroscopy Societies.
James is regularly invited to speak at top-tier international conferences on topics like meniscus repair surgery and ligament reconstruction. His recent guest lectures include engagements with the South African Orthopaedic Association, Dutch Arthroscopy Society, and Norwegian and Danish Arthroscopy Societies.
For patients seeking treatment for knee injuries, James combines world-class expertise with a compassionate, patient-first approach. Whether you're recovering from a sports injury or managing long-standing knee problems, he is dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible outcome with care, clarity, and confidence.
Clinical Interests
- Knee Surgery and Sports Injury
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Medial & Lateral ligament injury. Posterior Cruciate Reconstruction
- Meniscus Repair and Meniscus Transplant
- Cartilage repair
- Treatment of Early Arthritis – High Tibial Osteotomy
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Mako® robotic-arm
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Professional Memberships
• Co Chair Sports Knee Preservation Committee (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine).
• Chairman Collateral Ligaments Working Group – European Society for Sports traumatology, Knee surgery and Arthroscopy
• Member - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Study Group
• Member – International Meniscus Reconstruction Experts Forum
• Arthroscopy Committee member - European Society for Sports traumatology, Knee surgery and
Arthroscopy
• Member - British Association for Surgery of the Knee
• Member - SFA (Société Française d’arthroscopie)
• Steering group – UK National Ligament registry
• Chairman Collateral Ligaments Working Group – European Society for Sports traumatology, Knee surgery and Arthroscopy
• Member - Anterior Cruciate Ligament Study Group
• Member – International Meniscus Reconstruction Experts Forum
• Arthroscopy Committee member - European Society for Sports traumatology, Knee surgery and
Arthroscopy
• Member - British Association for Surgery of the Knee
• Member - SFA (Société Française d’arthroscopie)
• Steering group – UK National Ligament registry
