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About Jon Campion
Personal Profile
Mr Campion is a hip and knee specialist who has been serving as a consultant in Northampton since 2010.
He has a strong commitment to orthopaedic care and has built an excellent reputation for managing complex hip and knee conditions, particularly arthritis in younger and more active individuals.
Professional Expertise
Mr Campion is recognised for his expertise in:
- Sports injuries
- Cartilage damage
- Arthritis management
- Keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery
- Joint preservation techniques
He is dedicated to helping patients return to their full range of activities.
He offers a comprehensive range of treatments, including:
- Injection therapies – to manage pain and inflammation
- Ligament and cartilage repair – to restore joint function
- Partial joint replacement – preserving healthy joint tissue
- Total joint replacement – for more advanced conditions
Mr Campion takes a patient-centred approach. He works closely with:
- Physiotherapists
- Sports injury specialists
- General Practitioners (GPs)
He also collaborates with imaging teams, pain specialists, and anaesthetists to ensure complete diagnosis and treatment planning.
Education and Training
Mr Campion was born and raised in Northamptonshire. He attended Campion Secondary School in Bugbrooke.
He studied medicine at St Bartholomew's Medical School, London, starting in 1991 and qualifying in 1997.
After completing House Officer posts in London, he spent an adventurous year in Australia, working in:
- Brisbane
West Queensland as a “Bush Doctor”
On returning to the UK, he continued his surgical training in Bath and Bristol.
Specialist Orthopaedic Training
Mr Campion completed his specialist orthopaedic training in Oxford and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Orth) in 2008.
He then undertook advanced fellowships in Melbourne:
The Melbourne Knee Fellowship
- Focused on sports-related knee injuries
- Performed ligament reconstruction and knee replacements
- Worked with professional and amateur sports teams (Rugby, AFL, Athletics)
The Bergman Arthroplasty Fellowship
- Specialist training in complex hip and knee surgery
- Included revision procedures
- Experience with computer-navigated surgery and custom implants
The Oxford Knee Fellowship (2009)
- Senior Knee Fellow at the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
- Focused on:
- Partial and total knee replacements
- Cartilage injuries
- Arthritis management
Consultant Practice
Mr Campion returned to Northampton in 2010 to join Northampton General Hospital as a Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant.
He is known for managing complex and challenging hip and knee conditions. He works closely with consultant colleagues locally and regionally when treating unusual or complex cases.
Teaching and Training
Mr Campion has a strong interest in teaching and mentoring.
He regularly works with:
- Junior doctors
- Surgical trainees
His contribution to education was recognised with the Trainer of the Year Award from the Leicester training rotation.
Patient Care and Approach
Mr Campion is known for his friendly and approachable manner.
He provides balanced and honest advice, ensuring patients understand all treatment options.
He recognises that surgery is not always the best solution and focuses on:
- Clear guidance
- Realistic expectations
- Individualised care
He frequently sees patients for second opinions and will refer to other specialists when needed to ensure the best outcome.
Personal Interests
Outside of clinical work, Mr Campion is a keen sports enthusiast.
- Lifelong supporter of Northampton Saints Rugby Club
- Former rugby and athletics participant
- Currently plays for Towcestrians Cricket Club (2nd/3rd teams)
His sporting background continues to influence his approach to patient care.
Contact Information
Mr Campion consults and treats both privately insured and self-funding patients at:
- Three Shires Hospital, Northampton
He also maintains an NHS practice at:
- Northampton General Hospital
Private appointments can be arranged:
- Via the website
- By telephone using the contact number provided
Clinical Interests
- Knee surgery
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Total Knee replacement surgery
- Revision Knee replacement surgery
- Sporting knee injuries
- Knee Ligament reconstructions (including ACL reconstruction)
- Meniscal surgery and Meniscal repair
- Knee Cartilage surgery
- Knee injections
- Management of knee arthritis and cartilage injuries in younger patients
- Knee Osteotomy Surgery and realignment
- Management of knee arthritis in active patients
- Hip replacement surgery
- Lower limb fracture surgery and injuries
Research Interests:
Member of British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) Meniscal Working Group – Helping to develop evidence-based guidelines for the management of Meniscal injury and surgery.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEng)
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
- British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Society (ERAS)
Useful Links
Iwantgreatcare: https://www.iwantgreatcare.org/doctors/mr-jonathan-campion
Professional Website: http://www.northamptonorthopaedics.co.uk/
