Consultant Knee Surgeon in Birmingham & the West Midlands
Mr Shakir Hussain is a Consultant Knee Surgeon at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham. He offers total knee replacement, partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement, and revision knee surgery to private patients across Birmingham and the West Midlands. All procedures are available with robotic assistance, and Mr Hussain is certified across the MAKO, ROSA and CORI platforms.
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Mr Shakir Hussain is a Consultant Knee Surgeon at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham, with over 5,000 procedures performed and more than 3,000 arthroplasty cases, performing robotic-assisted knee replacement on the MAKO, ROSA, and CORI platforms. He was awarded Doctify Outstanding Patient Experience in 2024, 2025, and 2026, and sees self-pay and insured patients at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Priory Hospital Edgbaston, and Harborne Hospital.
Mr Hussain is one of the higher-volume knee surgeons practising privately in the West Midlands. His knee practice covers the full spectrum, from straightforward total knee replacement and bone-preserving partial knee replacement through to complex revision surgery for failed prior implants. He is certified across all three major robotic knee replacement platforms (MAKO, ROSA and CORI) and selects the most appropriate system for each patient and operating site. The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital is a tertiary specialist centre, which means a high proportion of the knees he treats are difficult ones: severe deformity, instability, major bone loss, and revision of replacements that have worn, loosened or become infected elsewhere. Operating routinely on this kind of complex case mix builds judgement that benefits straightforward replacements too, and his results are set out in full in his published knee replacement outcomes, compared against the national average. Patients comparing knee replacement surgeons in the West Midlands typically weigh surgical volume, robotic certification, and verified patient reviews; he is also frequently sought as a knee specialist for second opinions. Beyond technique, patients consistently highlight the unhurried consultation style, the clarity of explanation, and the strong continuity of care from first appointment through to recovery. This is reflected in his 4.98 out of 5 rating on Doctify.
The full range of knee surgery in Birmingham
From single-compartment partial knee replacement through to complex revision cases, Mr Hussain offers a comprehensive private knee service in Birmingham.
Total Knee Replacement
Replacement of all three compartments of the knee with a precision-fitted implant, performed using robotic assistance for optimal alignment. Suitable for advanced osteoarthritis affecting the whole knee, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis.
Total knee replacement in Birmingham →Partial Knee Replacement
Also called unicompartmental knee replacement. Suitable when arthritis is confined to one compartment and the ligaments are intact. Preserves more of the natural knee, typically offers a faster recovery, and gives a more natural-feeling knee.
Partial knee replacement options →Robotic Knee Replacement
Computer-guided surgery on the MAKO, ROSA and CORI platforms, available for total, partial and revision knee replacement. Robotic assistance gives more accurate implant alignment and soft-tissue balance. Mr Hussain performed the first robotic CORI revision knee replacement in the Midlands, and one of the first in the UK.
Robotic knee replacement in Birmingham →Revision Knee Surgery
Reoperation for a knee replacement that has failed due to wear, loosening, infection or instability. A technically demanding subspecialty that Mr Hussain undertakes regularly for both his own patients and those referred from other surgeons. Learn more about Mr Hussain's revision hip and knee practice in Birmingham.
Revision knee surgery in Birmingham →Robotic Knee Replacement in Birmingham
Robotic assistance provides real-time feedback during knee surgery, helping to position the implant with a higher degree of accuracy than conventional instruments alone. Mr Hussain is one of the small number of UK surgeons trained on every major system.
Uses a pre-operative CT scan to build a personalised 3D model of your knee. The robotic arm provides haptic boundaries that protect surrounding soft tissue during bone preparation.
About MAKO robotic surgery → Image-basedCombines pre-operative X-rays with intra-operative bone mapping to plan implant position and soft-tissue balance, with real-time feedback throughout the procedure.
About ROSA robotic surgery → ImagelessUses in-theatre mapping rather than pre-operative imaging, avoiding additional radiation. Particularly suited to partial knee replacement where soft-tissue balance is critical.
About CORI robotic surgery →Three trusted hospitals across Birmingham
Mr Hussain consults and operates at three of the leading private orthopaedic facilities in the West Midlands. Most major UK private health insurers are accepted at all three sites.
What knee patients say
Real, verified reviews from Mr Hussain's knee replacement patients, collected independently by Doctify.
A clear, unhurried path from referral to surgery
Most patients who see Mr Hussain reach a treatment decision in a single consultation. Here is how the journey usually runs.
Booking
Contact Wendy Richards, Mr Hussain's secretary, by phone, email or WhatsApp. Appointments are usually offered within one to two weeks.
Consultation
A detailed conversation about your symptoms, an examination of your knee, and review of any imaging you bring. Typically 30 to 45 minutes.
Treatment Plan
Mr Hussain will explain your options clearly, including non-surgical management, partial knee replacement, total knee replacement or revision surgery.
Surgery Scheduled
If you choose to proceed, pre-operative assessment is arranged and surgery is usually scheduled within four to eight weeks.
Questions patients often ask
Mr Hussain also provides hip replacement surgery in Birmingham and revision hip and knee surgery across the West Midlands.
Ready to Discuss Your Knee?
Take the first step towards a pain-free, active life. Book a consultation with Mr Hussain at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Priory or Harborne to discuss your options in confidence.