Mr Matt Dawson

A leading knee surgeon based in the North West of England and a founder member of the Osteotomy Expert Group. Matt Dawson is a Knee Surgeon who specialises in sports injuries and degenerative conditions affecting the knee. He is one of the leading authorities on osteotomy surgery in Europe. Having completed his training in London and a sports knee fellowship in Dublin, Mr Dawson joined North Cumbria University Hospital in 2001.Mr Dawson performs a wide range of knee procedures including arthroscopy, femoral and tibial osteotomy, total and partial knee replacement, articular cartilage surgery, single and multiple ligament reconstruction, patella realignment and stabilisation and a range of combined complex procedures for deformity and instability. Mr Dawson has developed one of the largest UK practices in osteotomy with around 500 cases to date. He is currently Chairperson of Osteotomy Committee for ESSKA - European Society of Sports Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy Mr Dawson believes in the principle of joint preservation in order to prolong knee activity and knee function to the highest level. His philosophy is to individually assess patients with the appreciation that alignment and stability of the knee are the bedrock to successful knee function and successful surgery.