Mr Sumedh Talwalkar

Professional Profile Consultant Orthopaedic Hand, Wrist, and Upper-Limb Surgeon with over 15 years of specialist experience in complex reconstructive, degenerative, inflammatory, and traumatic conditions. Recognized leader in small-joint arthroplasty, wrist arthroscopy, and ligament reconstruction with a strong research portfolio, international fellowship training, and a proven record of clinical leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Actively involved in national policy, innovation, and education, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. Key Achievements ·         • Led the Specialist Division as Divisional Medical Director during the COVID-19 pandemic, driving service resilience and innovation. ·         • Director of the Wrightington FRCS(Hand) Course and cadaveric arthroscopy workshops, training international fellows and senior surgical trainees. ·         • Authored 50+ peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, advancing wrist replacement survivorship and biologics in tendon healing. ·         • Vice President Elect of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) – President-elect for 2027. ·         • National leadership roles with National Orthopaedic Data Evaluation Project (ODEP), Beyond Compliance group, and the BSSH Hand & Wrist Arthroplasty Special Interest Group. Specialist Training ·         • Senior Fellowship – Wrightington Centre for Orthopaedic Excellence (Hand & Upper Limb Surgery) ·         • Orthopaedic Registrar Training – North West Deanery (and other rotations) Current Appointment Consultant Hand, Wrist & Upper-Limb Surgeon – Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (2009 – Present) Delivering tertiary referral care for complex degenerative, inflammatory, and traumatic hand and wrist conditions. Lead consultant for high-volume arthroscopic and reconstructive procedures, including small-joint arthroplasty and ligament reconstruction. Clinical & Research Interests Clinical: Small-joint arthroplasty, Wrist arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction, Complex trauma reconstruction, Biologics in tendon healing. Research: Wrist replacement survivorship, Finite-element modelling of scapholunate repairs, Biologics in upper-limb tendon repair, Ongoing research collaborations with Leeds University. Academic Roles • Honorary Senior Lecturer – Edge Hill University • Director – Wrightington FRCS(Hand) Course & Cadaveric Arthroscopy Workshops

Arthroplasty of Hand and Wrist