Mr Rafael Sales Fernandez

I am a fellowship trained Consultant Soft Tissue Knee Surgeon who specialises in sports knee injuries and arthroscopic knee surgery and Trauma. The majority of my practice involves reconstructive surgery of the knee, with a special interest in patellofemoral problems (particularly patella instability), meniscus preservation, knee ligament reconstruction, osteotomies and fractures around the knee. My current job as a Soft Tissue Knee Consultant in Wrightington Hospital has given me experience and proficiency in soft tissue reconstruction of the knee.

Patella instability (MPFL reconstruction, tibial tuberosity transfer, trochleoplasty) Key hole surgery (arthroscopy) - Meniscus repair - Partial meniscectomy - ACL reconstruction Knee trauma - Fractures - Ligament injuries - Patellar tendon repair - Quadriceps tendon repair Arthritis young age - Osteotomies (high tibial osteotomy, Distal femoral osteotomy) - Partial knee replacement ( medial uni compartmental partial knee replacement, Patellofemoral replacement)