Mr Rasheed Afinowi-Luitz

Mr. Rasheed Afinowi-Luitz completed his Orthopaedic Higher Surgical Training in the Yorkshire Deanery Rotation, obtaining entry into the GMC UK Specialist Register for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery following the award of his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). After his higher surgical training, he undertook prestigious subspecialist fellowships including the Sheffield Cavendish Revision Hip & Knee Fellowship, the Revision and Periprosthetic Infection Fellowship at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham, and an overseas visiting fellowship at the renowned ENDO-Klinik in Hamburg, Germany. Mr. Rasheed Afinowi-Luitz is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in clinical practice. He continuously updates his knowledge in the latest advances in orthopaedic surgery (with an interest in computer-assisted and robotic joint replacement surgery) and regularly audits his surgical results to ensure outstanding patient outcomes. Passionate about education and innovation, he trains the next generation of surgeons, promoting clinical excellence and compassionate care. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, presented at national and international conferences, and contributed to basic science and clinical research. Professional Memberships: General Medical Council UK Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of England

Mr. Rasheed Afinowi-Luitz is a Consultant Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon with extensive experience in surgery of the hip and knee, including total hip replacement, total knee replacement, and partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement procedures. He has a particular interest in enhanced recovery surgery - including daycase joint replacements - and in complex hip and knee surgery, including revision hip replacement reconstruction surgery. He is lead clinician chairing the Revision Arthroplasty Multidisciplinary Team at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. He began his consultant career at the Oxford Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre. There, he managed tertiary referrals from across the UK and gained a wealth of experience in complex and revision hip and knee joint replacement cases. He is fully qualified in robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement surgery, a technique he regularly performs to achieve exceptional accuracy and optimise outcomes for his patients. A patient-centred approach lies at the heart of his practice. He takes time to understand each patient's individual needs and strives to provide personalised, evidence-based care that supports rapid recovery and long-term mobility. Areas of interest Total hip replacement; Dual mobility hip replacement; Total knee replacement; Partial (unicompartmental) knee replacement; Complex hip and knee replacement surgery; Robotic hip replacement; Robotic knee replacement; Robotic partial/unicompartmental knee replacement; Minimally invasive hip replacement; Enhanced recovery surgery including daycase hip and knee replacements; Revision (re-do) hip replacement surgery; Painful hip replacement / problematic hip replacement / dislocation; Sports injuries of the hip; Hip pain treatment; Knee pain treatment; Hip injection; Knee injection ; Trochanteric pain / tendinopathy / bursitis; Arthritis / osteoarthritis; Non-surgical treatment