Mr Subash Tandon

I am a highly skilled and distinguished senior consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in knee surgery and sports injuries. With extensive experience in diagnosing and treating complex knee conditions, I have earned a reputation for delivering exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes for my patients.

My particular areas of interest include soft tissue injuries related to sports, which I manage using minimally invasive surgical techniques. I specialise in treating all knee conditions. My expertise encompasses the management of knee arthritis, including total knee replacements, partial knee replacements, and knee osteotomy (realignment procedures).

Additionally, I provide care for sports-related knee injuries, including ligament surgeries such as ACL reconstruction. I am also proficient in minimally invasive keyhole (arthroscopic) knee surgery and complex knee revision procedures.

My clinical interests include cartilage implantation, meniscal transplantation, ACL reconstruction, and the management of degenerative knee conditions in younger patients. These cases are treated using modern conservative methods as well as advanced surgical techniques. While I perform conventional total knee replacement surgeries, I have a particular interest in unicompartmental (partial) knee replacements and osteotomies for younger individuals with degenerative changes.

Additionally, I specialise in complex patellar disorders and run dedicated clinics alongside physiotherapists to address issues such as patellar pain and instability. I also conduct clinics for children and adolescents with sports injuries or patellar problems in collaboration with paediatric orthopaedic surgeons.

I frequently work with both amateur and professional athletes, providing orthopaedic surgical care to prestigious sports teams and organisations, including Leicester Tigers Team and Academy, Leicester City FC Team and Academy, Leicestershire County Cricket Club, Leicester Riders, Loughborough Lightning, and numerous smaller sports clubs.

I graduated from Queen’s University Belfast with a medical degree in 1988 and subsequently completed my orthopaedic training in Belfast. This was followed by a pre-registrar trauma fellowship at Stoke-on-Trent Hospital. Between 1993 and 1999, I trained at the world-renowned Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Oswestry, where I developed a strong interest in sports-related injuries. To further refine my skills, I undertook international fellowships in Australia, Austria, and Germany. My time at the Wakefield Orthopaedic and Sports Injury Clinic in Adelaide focused on minimally invasive knee surgery, sports injuries, and joint replacement. Additionally, I gained valuable experience working alongside a leading knee surgeon in Melbourne, while fellowships in Salzburg and Wolfsberg enhanced my knowledge of ski injuries and knee trauma.

I began my consultant career in Wolverhampton before joining the University Hospitals of Leicester in August 2002, where I am currently a senior consultant. Since then, I have managed amateur and professional athletes with knee problems and developed extensive expertise in ACL reconstruction surgery. As recognition of my skills, I served as the attending orthopaedic surgeon for the 2015 Rugby World Cup held in England.

Beyond my clinical work, I am actively involved in medical education at the University Hospitals of Leicester. I play an integral role in training medical students and senior orthopaedic trainees, contributing to the development of future specialists within the field of orthopaedics.