Mr. Raghbir Khakha is a fellowship-trained Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising exclusively in knee conditions. His expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of knee-related issues, from trauma and sports injuries to arthritis and complex joint preservation surgeries. Dedicated to providing cutting-edge care, Mr. Khakha has founded both The London Knee Osteotomy Centre and the Children’s Knee Clinic, serving patients across all age groups.

Specialist expertise

Mr. Khakha’s surgical focus includes:

• Knee Realignment Surgery (Osteotomy): Aiming to preserve the natural joint and delay the need for replacement surgery.
• Ligament Repair and Reconstruction: Including advanced arthroscopic techniques for sports injuries.
• Cartilage Preservation: Procedures to repair and regenerate cartilage damage.
• Joint Replacement Surgery: Specialising in partial and total knee replacements, as well as revision surgeries for failed joint replacements.
• Children’s Knee Conditions: Managing paediatric knee injuries and disorders with specialized care (although not at this hospital).

Mr. Khakha’s practice prioritises joint preservation, employing minimally invasive techniques to ensure optimal outcomes for patients.

World-class training and career

Mr. Khakha completed his medical degree at St. George’s University Hospital in 2006, after earning a BSc with Honours in Orthopaedics at University College London in 2005. He furthered his expertise with a Master’s Degree in Orthopaedics from the University of Brighton.

His advanced training includes:

• Knee Surgery Fellowship: Under Professor Adrian Wilson, focusing on complex ligament, osteotomy, and arthroplasty procedures.
• Trauma Fellowship: At Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, USA, with exposure to cutting-edge trauma care.

South-East London Training Rotation: Completing his core orthopaedic training, a program he now helps oversee as Deputy Training Programme Director.
Since 2017, Mr. Khakha has been a Consultant at Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where he manages all aspects of knee care, from children’s injuries to complex redo surgeries.

Leadership in education and research

A passionate educator and researcher, Mr. Khakha holds several prestigious roles:

• Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London.
• Deputy Training Programme Director for South-East London Orthopaedic Trainees.
• Knee Lead Tutor for the South London and KSS Trauma and Orthopaedic Training Programme.
• Patron for the King’s College London Orthopaedic Society.
• Course Convenor for the 2021 London Osteotomy Virtual Masterclass, which attracted over 11,000 orthopaedic surgeons globally.

Mr. Khakha regularly presents at national and international conferences and is involved in supervising junior surgeons and fellows in research and advanced knee surgery techniques.

Philosophy of care

Mr. Khakha’s approach to patient care is cantered on innovation, empathy, and expertise. He believes in preserving the natural joint wherever possible, minimising the need for invasive procedures while maximising function and quality of life. His treatments are tailored to each patient, ensuring they receive individualised, evidence-based care.

Comprehensive care for knee conditions

From managing complex ligament injuries to pioneering knee realignment techniques, Mr. Khakha provides comprehensive care for patients with diverse knee problems. His dedication to excellence and innovation has established him as a leader in orthopaedic knee surgery.

• Knee realignment surgery (osteotomy)
• Repair and reconstruction of knee ligaments
• Children’s knee conditions
• Regenerative treatments
• Partial and total knee replacements re-do knee replacement surgery

• European Knee Association
• British Orthopaedic Association
• British Association for Surgery of the Knee
• European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery
• British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma and Arthroscopy Association