About Mr Beattie
Serving NHS and Private Patients
Hip & Knee Specialist
Mr Beattie is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising exclusively in hip and knee surgery. He treats patients through the NHS at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals in Buckinghamshire, and privately at The Chiltern Hospital in Great Missenden.
He also formerly served as Clinical Director for NHS Buckinghamshire, reflecting his leadership within the wider orthopaedic community.
Training and credentials
- Graduated from St Andrews and Manchester University Medical School
- Completed foundation training at St George’s Hospital, London
- Completed specialist orthopaedic training on the Edinburgh rotation
- Appointed Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedics at the University of Edinburgh and Honorary Consultant at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
- Completed a prestigious fellowship in Vancouver under globally recognised hip and knee reconstruction experts
The Vancouver fellowship is regarded as one of the leading joint replacement programmes worldwide, and Mr Beattie brings this world-class expertise to his practice in Buckinghamshire.
Surgical services
Mr Beattie provides comprehensive lower-limb orthopaedic care, including:
- Initial consultation and imaging such as CT and MRI
- Primary hip and knee replacement surgery
- Partial knee replacement
- Revision surgery for previously implanted hip and knee joints
- Arthroscopic knee surgery
Surgical philosophy
Mr Beattie focuses on:
- Minimally invasive techniques, protecting surrounding muscle and tissue wherever possible
- Precision implant selection, using modern designs and materials to support long-term performance
- Recovery plans that balance clinical outcomes with patient lifestyle and personal goals
He has particular expertise in helping patients return to active, healthy and sporting lives, and regularly treats younger and athletic individuals seeking to maintain performance following surgery.
Academic contributions
Mr Beattie has published widely and presented research at national and international conferences throughout his career, receiving recognition and awards for his work in orthopaedic advancement.
He also regularly teaches hip and knee reconstruction to senior trainees in both Oxford and Edinburgh.
Personal interests
Outside of his professional commitments, Mr Beattie enjoys spending quality time with his family, playing golf, and skiing.
Professional background
Postgraduate
| Year | Role / Institution |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
Adult Reconstruction Hip and Knee Fellowship University of British Columbia, Vancouver |
| 2018 |
Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedics (Locum) University of Edinburgh |
| 2018 |
Honorary Consultant (Locum) Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh |
Undergraduate
| Year | Role / Institution |
|---|---|
| 2008 |
MB ChB University of Manchester Special Study Modules in Orthopaedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Intensive Care Medicine |
| 2007 |
Elective Rotations in Orthopaedic Surgery and General Surgery Yale University School of Medicine |
| 2005 |
BSc (Hons) Medical Science University of St Andrews |
| Year | Qualification / Institution |
|---|---|
| 2017 | FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh |
| 2016 | Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education University of Dundee |
| 2011 | MRCS Royal College of Surgeons |
| 2005–2008 | MB ChB University of Manchester |
| 2001–2005 | BSc (Hons) Medical Science University of St Andrews |
| Year | Prize / Award |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Edinburgh Orthopaedics North American Travelling Fellowship - Awarded to the most outstanding trainee that year - from Edinburgh Orthopaedics |
| 2016 | Dean’s Prize for Clinical Audit from University of Edinburgh |
| 2016 | Best Academic Paper - AAOS 2016 - from American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons |
International Presentations
| Year | Conference | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | British Orthopaedic Association, Belfast, Ireland | A prospective study of manipulation and reduction of paediatric fractures of the forearm and distal radius in the emergency department versus the operating theatre |
| 2016 | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Florida, USA | Game Changers session, the natural history of primary anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation in adolescent patients (invited oral prize session) |
| 2016 | American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Florida, USA | The natural history of primary anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation in adolescent patients (oral) |
| 2015 | European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prague | The natural history of primary anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation in adolescent patients (oral) |
| 2015 | European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prague | Supervised trainee-performed surgery does not adversely affect medium-term functional outcome after total knee replacement (oral) |
| 2015 | European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Prague | Outcomes following primary hip and knee replacement in patients with Paget’s disease of bone (poster) |
| 2014 | European Federation of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, London | Are they getting fatter, changing trends in total knee arthroplasty (poster) |
| 2010 | Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland, International Surgical Congress | Closing the loop, improving gentamicin delivery and patient safety in acute surgery (poster) |
| 2009 | International Trauma Conference, Manchester | Closing the loop, reducing the risk of wrong-side surgery in orthopaedic trauma patients |
National Presentations
| Year | Conference | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9th Scottish Medical Education Conference | Consultant-delivered feedback on clinical skills, a pilot teaching clinic of new patient assessment in undergraduate orthopaedics |
| 2017 | British Society for Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery | Manipulation under anaesthesia of paediatric upper limb fractures in the emergency department versus the operating theatre, a prospective study |
| 2016 | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Audit Symposium | Getting your documentation correct, the accuracy of medical note-keeping within an orthopaedic trauma ward, a completed cycle of audit |
| 2016 | Scottish Committee for Orthopaedics and Trauma Winter Meeting | Supervised trainee-performed surgery does not adversely affect medium-term functional outcome after total knee replacement (oral) |
| 2015 | Scottish Committee for Orthopaedics and Trauma Summer Meeting | Outcomes of hip and knee arthroplasty in patients with Paget’s disease of bone |
| 2015 | Scottish Committee for Orthopaedics and Trauma Winter Meeting | The natural history of primary anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation in adolescent patients (oral) |
| 2013 | British Society for Surgery of the Hand | The Mannerfelt wrist arthrodesis, a study of patient-reported outcomes (poster) |
| 2012 | British Trauma Society | Completion of Adults with Incapacity forms in orthopaedic trauma patients (poster) |
| 2010 | British Trauma Society | A missed series of blunt traumatic hepatic injuries (poster) |
| 2009 | British Trauma Society | An audit of orthopaedic consent forms and adherence to NPSA guidelines (poster) |
| 2007 | British Trauma Society | Factors affecting low back pain and whiplash injuries following differing modalities of car crashes (poster, prize winning) |
Regional Presentations
| Year | Conference | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kent, Surrey and Sussex Deanery Annual Poster Day | The effect of urethral dilatation on urinary tract infections, a three-month follow-up study |
| 2009 | South West Thames Regional Audit Competition | A completed cycle of audit, reducing the risks of wrong-side surgery and completion of orthopaedic consent forms (oral, first prize) |
| 2008 | North West Orthopaedic Association | The presence of low back pain following low-velocity car crashes as an isolated injury (oral) |
Local Presentations
| Year | Conference | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh, Quality Improvement Meeting | The changing practice of management of paediatric upper limb trauma |
| 2009 | St George’s Hospital Annual Audit Day | A completed cycle of audit, reducing the risks of wrong-side surgery and completion of orthopaedic consent forms (oral) |
| 2009 | St George’s Hospital General Surgical Academic Meeting | A case series of two missed blunt traumatic liver injuries (oral) |
| Year | Publication | Title & Authors |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Surgeon | Systematic review of randomised controlled trials for interventions to treat injuries to the medial ligaments of the knee (Simon B. Roberts, Oliver Brown, Nick Beattie, Gavin SC. Brown, Julian F. Maempel, Tim White) |
| 2019 | The Surgeon | Long-term outcomes following total hip and total knee arthroplasty in patients with Paget's disease of bone - a national study (N Makaram, S Roberts, N Beattie, L Woods, G Macpherson) |
| 2019 | The Bone and Joint Journal Case Connector | Fracture of a BIOLOX Delta ceramic head - a case report and an update on the literature (CS Rankin, PG Robinson, N Beattie, P Gaston) |
| 2017 | Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons England | Surgery performed by supervised registrars does not adversely affect medium-term functional outcomes after total knee replacement (N Beattie, JF Maempel, S Roberts, H Waterstone, G Brown, I Brenkel, P Walmsley) |
| 2015 | The Bone and Joint Journal | The natural history of primary anterior glenohumeral joint dislocation in adolescent patients (Roberts SB, Beattie N, McNiven N, Robinson CM) |
| 2014 | The Surgeon | The Mannerfelt wrist arthrodesis - a study of patient-reported outcomes in a rheumatoid population (F.K. Elherik, N. Beattie, S.J. Breusch) |
| 2014 | The Cochrane Library | Interventions for treating injuries of the medial ligaments of the knee (Intervention Protocol) (Simon B Roberts, Nick Beattie, Gavin Brown, Tim White) |
| 2010 | Injury | Can patients with low energy whiplash associated disorder develop low back pain (Beattie N, Lovell ME) |
PERSONALISED HIP & KNEE CARE
Orthopaedic Services
Mr Beattie offers a comprehensive range of hip and knee services, from initial consultation through to complex surgical procedures.
Total Hip Replacement
When hip pain makes walking, sleeping or daily activity difficult, Total Hip Replacement offers lasting relief by replacing the damaged joint with a smooth, durable implant designed to restore mobility and confidence.
Total Knee Replacement
Total Knee Replacement restores mobility and reduces pain when arthritis or injury causes persistent stiffness, swelling, or instability that no longer responds to physiotherapy or medication.
Robotic Partial Knee Replacement
When arthritis affects only one side of the knee, Robotic Partial Knee Replacement can relieve pain while preserving more natural movement, offering a quicker recovery than a full replacement.
Revision Hip Replacement
If a previous implant becomes painful, loose or worn, Revision Hip Replacement surgery replaces or adjusts the original joint replacement to restore movement and relieve discomfort.
Revision Knee Replacement
Over time, a knee replacement may loosen or wear out. Knee Revision Surgery removes the old implant and fits a new one to improve function, relieve pain, and support long-term stability.
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small camera to diagnose and treat joint problems such as torn cartilage or loose fragments with faster recovery than open surgery.
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