Mr Nikhil Sharma

Mr. Nik Sharma  is a  Consultant Knee and Sports Knee Surgeon ,  specialising exclusively in knee surgery . Renowned for his  compassionate  and  personable approach , he has developed  expertise  in the diagnosis and management of a wide range   of  knee-related conditions . Mr. Nik Sharma offers private consultations at the  Shropshire Sports Knee Clinic , located at the  Ludlow Unit in RJAH and  Nuffield Shrewsbury . Mr Sharma completed his specialist training in the esteemed  Oswestry & Stoke rotation  in the West Midlands and was later selected for the renowned  Wrightington Sports Knee Fellowship , one of the most competitive programs in the field. His passion for sports injuries led him to further his education, earning the  FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine   and training in  specialist centres of excellence  in Canada  (Dr Alan Getgood)  and France  (Dr Sonnery-Cottet) . During this time, he honed his skills in treating  professional athletes . A  passionate sports enthusiast , Mr Sharma has also served as a crowd doctor at high-profile sporting events, including ODI cricket at Lord’s, and the London Marathon, before running it himself in 2023! Having personally experienced and rehabilitated from a knee injury, he fully understands the  psychological and physical challenges faced by athletes at all levels. This insight enables him to  provide tailored, high-quality care , combining both  surgical and non-surgical approaches  to help patients from all different levels return to  peak fitness  and their day-to-day activity. Nik Sharma is deeply committed to the education and training of future surgeons. As a faculty member for surgical exams and interview courses, he actively shapes the next generation of medical professionals. His dedication to research has led to numerous  publications in peer-reviewed journals , and he has shared his findings at both national and international conferences. Notably, he was awarded  The Professor’s Medal  for his  pioneering research on a new classification system for patellofemoral (kneecap) instability.

Knee conditions include all  sports  and  soft-tissue injuries  of the knee  (ACL, multi-ligament, cartilage, meniscus) ,  reconstructive knee  surgery,  patella (kneecap)  pain and  instability  (giving-way), as well as the treatment of both  early and late-stage knee arthritis . His key principles are in  preserving the knee joint  where possible and maintain function and quality of life for all patients. In cases where the knee joint is extremely worn out and  joint preservation surgery  is not possible, Mr. Sharma provides a variety of  personalised knee replacement  options to suit your needs  (mini-partial knee, partial-knee, kneecap, full knee replacement). Mr Sharma holds a prestigious consultant appointment at the internationally recognised  Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital  (RJAH) in Oswestry , one of the UK’s four specialised centres of excellence. At RJAH, Mr. Sharma collaborates with a  team of experts , staying at the cutting edge of  medical advancements and innovation , and provides a  super-specialist knee service  such as  advanced cartilage regeneration  (stem-cells) and transplant surgery,  meniscal transplants  (new shock absorber),  trochleoplasty (reshaping the knee), and osteotomy  (realigning the knee). Mr. Sharma along with the team at RJAH, provides a tertiary referral service, where other knee surgeons around the country send patients for a  specialist opinion .