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About Mr Nicholas Howard

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Mr Nicholas Howard is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip and knee arthroplasty and soft tissue/arthroscopic knee surgery. He is based at Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust and brings a wealth of experience in lower limb surgery to his private practice.

Mr Howard completed his orthopaedic surgical training in the Mersey region, followed by a prestigious Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Knee Fellowship in Australia from 2019 to 2020. Since returning to the UK, he has been delivering expert care in both elective and trauma orthopaedics, with a focus on restoring mobility and improving quality of life for his patients.

Mr Howard is known for his patient-centred approach, combining clinical excellence with clear communication to ensure patients feel informed and confident throughout their treatment journey.

Clinical Interests

  • Total hip and knee replacement
  • Partial knee replacement
  • Arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery
  • Soft tissue knee procedures
  • Management of degenerative joint conditions
  • Post-traumatic joint reconstruction

Professional Memberships

  • British Association for Surgery of the Knee
  • British Orthopaedic Association

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