Fortius Surgeon Prof James Calder has been awarded an OBE for his services to Sport & Exercise Medicine, in reflection of his contribution to teaching & research. An amazing achievement, congratulations!
A big congratulations to Mr Andy Williams, his contribution to sports injury treatment has been recognised and he is now the first British Surgeon to be admitted into the Herodicus Society for Sports Medicine.
#sportsmedicine
A proud moment for Fortius Sport and Exercise Consultant Dr Ritan Mehta who is team doctor for the Lionesses.Ritan helped the team celebrate their victory over Germany in the Euro 2022 final having supported them throughout their journey
@ritan_mehta
#euros
#Lionesses
#football
Professor James Calder was presented with his
#OBE
by Princess Anne at Windsor Castle earlier this week. Professor Calder received the accolade for his contribution to Sports and Exercise.
Today is the official launch of our brand-new Wimbledon clinic, bringing world leading Orthopaedics and Sports Injury treatment to South West London. We welcome existing and new patients to experience our state-of-the-art diagnostic and outpatient centre!
AFC Wimbledon Commercial Director Ivor Heller is back in the game after
#knee
replacement
#surgery
performed by Mr Jonathon Lavelle, read his story:
@ivor27
@AFCWimbledon
Professor James Calder was honoured to meet King Charles at the Humanitarian Reception at Buckingham Palace last week. Professor Calder was invited in recognition of his work with humanitarian agencies in areas of conflict, including the training of surgeons in Ukraine.
Last month Fortius Consultants Tim Spalding and Andy Williams attended the ACL Study Group Biannual conference. They are amongst a small number of British members of this prestigious invitation only society.
Congratulations to Tim who will be President for the next 2 years!
Olympic diver
@TomDaley1994
and Consultant Knee Surgeon Andy Williams discuss Tom’s successful knee surgery before his gold medal triumph at this year’s Tokyo Olympics.
We are delighted to announce an official partnership with
@AFCWimbledon
as the club’s Health and Wellbeing Partner. At Fortius we are committed to developing relationships within Wimbledon and the surrounding community following our new clinic launch -
Not long until the launch of our Wimbledon clinic this September, our new imaging suite is looking great! We're looking forward to being in the South West, find out more at:
#FortiusClinicWimbledon
#Wimbledon
#SouthWestLondon
Fortius Consultant Prof James Calder has stepped up as Clinical Lead at Nightingale Hospital during
#COVID19
. Using his military experience, he has contributed to the implementation of techniques to protect the mental health of key workers
#NHSNightingale
Fortius Consultant Professor James Calder and his wife were delighted to be invited by the production company to the world premiere of the latest James Bond film
#NoTimeToDie
at the Royal Albert Hall followed by a cast party at Annabel’s last night.
"He works with players from Premier League clubs and European giants including Paris Saint-Germain, FC Barcelona and AC Milan. He also helps Olympians, professional ballet dancers and, increasingly, NBA and NFL players." Professor James Calder in Forbes
Congratulations to Mr Jonathon Lavelle who has recently been appointed to join the International Golf Federation Medical Commission. Here he is yesterday at the first day of
#TheOpen
Thankyou for the ‘shout out’ Prof James Calder on
@BBCNews
yesterday, about some of the work we have been doing in
@NightingaleLDN
. We are immensely proud of not only our amazing
#volunteers
, but all those we are working alongside
#InThisTogether
Fortius Consultant Hip Surgeon Mr Marcus Bankes has been acknowledged for his work by
@IronMaiden
's Bruce Dickinson in the sleeve notes of the band's new album.
Fortius Surgeon Professor James Calder is going to Doha to operate on
@PSG_English
footballer Neymar (
@neymarjr
).
The operation will take place at orthopaedic hospital
@Aspetar
in conjunction with ankle surgeon Professor Pieter D’Hooghe.
An incredible patient story, Manchester City defender
@megcam10
talks about her ankle injury under the care of James Calder, and her road to recovery. You have come so far Megan, and we can't wait to see you back on the pitch!
#Womensfootball
We are delighted to announce that Fortius Clinic has entered into an agreement to acquire Schoen Clinic London, a dedicated orthopaedic hospital, creating the UK’s leading Centre of Excellence in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in central London.
Smiles all round at our Surgical Centre yesterday as we celebrate our 1st birthday, and what a successful year! Thank you to all our staff who have made it happen
Join our leading team of consultants for an evening of education, all about sports injuries. From common groin injuries to imaging bone stress injuries, Wednesday 22nd April at 7pm, get your free tickets now!
#education
#webinar
4 months post surgery with Mr Andy Williams and
@luluwalton
returned to the hockey pitch yesterday to play her first match for Loughborough. Well done Lucy from all of us at Fortius.
Our video of
@TomDaley1994
and Consultant Surgeon Andy Williams discussing Tom's successful knee surgery before his gold medal triumph at this year's Tokyo Olympics will be coming to our website soon.
Thanks to
@DeadReady
for helping us share Tom’s story.
Today marks a new chapter in the independent UK healthcare industry for
#jointreplacement
care, with the launch of the Fortius Joint Replacement Centre (FJRC) at Bupa Cromwell Hospital. Find out more here:
Fortius Consultant in Sports & Exercise Medicine
@pbennett67
begins an exciting new role today, as the Paralympic Chief Medical Officer for the English Institute of Sport and the Team GB Paralympic Team.
Consultant Allergist Dr Sophie Farooque spoke to The All Party Parliamentary Group for Allergy last week.
Her talk covered topics including why drug allergy is the most common cause of anaphylaxis in adults and how antibiotic allergies can affect surgical outcomes.
Our Marylebone clinic has been open for 10 years this week!
“Our growth has been phenomenal in the last 10 years. We’ve gone from 12 consultants to around 100 and have established a brand which enjoys a national and international reputation.” - Jim McAvoy, Chief Executive.
Consultant Knee Surgeon Mr Sam Church and Consultant Sports Physiotherapist Mr
@JarrodAntflick
have performed the first case of an arthroscopic ultrasound guided patellar tendon debridement procedure at Fortius Clinic.
And it’s here! Good morning to all our delegates and speakers on day 1 of FISIC. View the programme on our app at and join in the conversation at
#FISIC19
Fortius Knee Surgeon Andy Williams is featured giving an exclusive interview in
@Telegraph
talking sports injuries, ACL recovery and more. Described as "The world’s foremost surgeon when it comes to ACL and knee injuries".
#VirgilVanDijk
#LiverpoolFC
Congratulations to Cathy Speed who has been appointed Professor of Sports Medicine & Human Performance at
@cardiffmet
and will lead a new UK & international strategy in education, training and research in the field. Find out more on Prof Speed here
We are proud to announce that we have been re accredited as a
#FIFA
Medical Centre of Excellence | FIFA accredits established centres that have demonstrated their leadership in football medicine, read more here:
Our brand new Wimbledon clinic is well underway! Director of Outpatient and Radiology Services Lucy was overseeing the installation of our MRI scanner this week, find out more about our new venture here -
#fortiusgoessouth
#wimbledon
#MRI
Fortius consultant Mr Adil Ajuied has swapped the operating theatre for ITU. As a volunteer at
@NightingaleLDN
, he commented "After 11 years as a consultant and many more as an orthopaedic surgeon, this is a humbling experience." Thank you to everyone helping during
#Covid19
Fortius Clinic is officially recognised in the seventh edition of
@LSEGplc
1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report. Fortius is the UK’s largest single orthopaedic group with a global reputation in sports medicine. Find out more at -
#1000companies
Tomorrow evening
@baskonline
and
@SmithNephewPLC
are hosting a knee webinar featuring Fortius consultants Andy Williams, Simon Ball and
@kashakhtar
. A great opportunity to listen to industry experts, it's free to attend and the link is:
Our consultant knee surgeon, Andy Williams' son George is spreading some much needed positivity during lock down. Sharing his amazing bakes amongst his community, follow his Instagram account
@fedbygeorge
to see more, and read his story here:
And we're back! This Wednesday, join Dr Jon Houghton,
@Mark_Ridgewell
and
@thesportdoc
our leading Sports & Exercise Medicine Physicians for our next educational webinar - Not a surgeon in sight: Medical miscellany & groin pain
#webinar
#educationmatters
An amazing turn out, with over 200 people tuning in, for our first webinar! Thank you to all attendees and to our consultants
@Sportsorthodoc
, Dr Justin Lee, Mr Andrew Davies and Mr Peter Rosenfeld for sharing their expertise. We look forward to hosting many more!
#education
Thank you
@FortiusClinicUK
for today’s Webinar on Football Medicine and Injuries, it was very informative! On a personal note it was a very new/weird experience to be taught by my Dad over Zoom 😂
Four members of the Fortius team including Professor James Calder, Dr Adam Mitchell and Dr Justin Lee have recently published a landmark editorial in the
@BoneJointJ
questioning the role of CT in the assessment of musculoskeletal injuries -
#orthopaedics
We were delighted to sponsor charity
@TennisFirst
's The Road Ahead event held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon. Guests included British tennis stars Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper who were supported by Tennis First and shared their experiences with the audience.
Construction has resumed at our exciting new outpatient and diagnostic centre in Wimbledon! Huge thank you to
@CollinsConLtd
for all your hard work helping us achieve our goals, also loving these posters brightening up the street - watch this space
#thankyoukeyworkers
Research into factors affecting return to play and graft re-rupture after primary ACL reconstruction in professional footballers has been published by Fortius Knee Consultant Andy Williams.
Mr Andy Williams speaking at The International Kids’ Knee Conference in Sheffield. The conference brings
#surgeons
from around the world together to address the treatment of paediatric and adolescent soft tissue knee injuries and disorders.
Read an interview we held with
@jolarkinlondon
on the demands she experiences when working with elite athletes and advice for women getting into sports medicine:
Fortius Clinic has committed its facilities, expertise and resource to formally support the NHS during the fight against COVID-19. We are very proud to be part of this collective effort, find out more about how our service will be affected
#ProtectTheNHS
We are pleased to announce that we are now fully open to see all patients in clinic under new safety measures. Receive expert care for new or existing sports injuries, musculoskeletal or orthopaedic conditions - find out more at:
Mr Andy Williams discusses his and his colleagues' research "Determinants of Performance in Professional Soccer Players at 2 and 5 Years After ACL Reconstruction" from the December 2023 issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine.
@AJSM_SportsMed
We are excited to announce our latest webinar Knee Injuries: Lessons learnt from elite sports a collaboration with
@OrthohubXYZ
. Featuring Fortius Consultants
@kashakhtar
@Sportsorthodoc
and Andy Williams along with other expert speakers on 9/12 -
Fortius Consultant Ritan Mehta has been in Australia supporting the
@Lionesses
in his role as Team Doctor during their amazing run to the Women's World Cup final!
As we start another week in lock down, we have another amazing webinar this Wednesday all about what's new in soft tissue knee surgery. Featuring Andy Williams, Giles Heilpern and Simon Ball, join us for your education fix and register at:
#webinar
Exercise is the best medicine | Regular workouts can reduce the risk of heart disease, prevent diabetes, maintain bone mass & improve joint health. We must lay the foundations early |
#fitnessday
With the year coming to a close, we take a look back at some of the highlights of 2022 for Fortius Clinic, including some fantastic accomplishments by our consultants.
Congratulations to Mr Andrew Wallace, who was awarded Honorary Fellow of the
@FSEM_IRL
at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, for his services to
#sportsmedicine
| Here are some photos from the ceremony with Mr Hannan Mullett & Professor Patrick Ronan O'Connell
Check out this insightful podcast by
@OrthohubXYZ
with Mr Andy Williams discussing in detail his experience treating elite professional athletes, celebrities and VIPs.
Fortius Consultant Knee Surgeon Andy Williams discusses his role in England cricketer Chris Woakes' injury recovery and the pressures of working for 18 Premier League clubs:
Congratulation to Fortius Knee Consultant
@kashakhtar
who has been appointed by
@NHS_HealthEdEng
as the new Training Programme Director for the prestigious Royal London Rotation in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Andy Williams, Consultant Knee Surgeon, was in Lillehammer this weekend speaking at the Norwegian Arthroscopy Association's Annual Conference on the subject of 'Return to play after ACL reconstruction'
#arthroscopy
#aclreconstruction
#sportsinjuries
#conference
A group of our knee surgeons have been at the inaugural Knee Discussion Group meeting in Manchester over the last 2 days, Co-Chaired by Mr Jonathon Lavelle.
A huge thank you to all our attendees last night, we hope you enjoyed it! Thanks again to our incredible speakers
@ingham_steve
@jolarkinlondon
and
@Dr_Paul_Jackson
. Our next webinar is on Chronic pain and spinal conditions, reserve your space here -
Fortius Clinic Consultant Knee Surgeon Andy Williams has been voted onto the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) board.
This week socially distanced construction continues at our new clinic in Worple Road, Wimbledon, with our MRI magnet being craned into the building – no mean feat! Read more about our expansion in the South West at:
#FortiusClinicWimbledon
Fortius Consultant Professor James Calder and his daughter were delighted to be invited to the world premiere for Disney’s
#TheKingsMan
followed by a cast party earlier this week.
Professor James Calder has been busy on his travels! Having just returned from Seoul where he was guest speaker at the Korean Foot and Ankle Society congress, this month he's set to speak in Rome, Berlin and Munich! Sharing knowledge and best practice in orthopaedics worldwide.
Great evening on
#Endurance
#Sports
with Fortius consultants, Prof Cathy Speed and Dr Jon Houghton, and
@RBHHPrivateCare
specialists, Dr James Hull and Prof Mark Mason. Thank you to all the GPs who came out tonight!
At the beginning to the year, Richard underwent a knee replacement with Mr Williams and the Mako robot. He is now back playing golf, tennis and all the activities he could no longer take part in before the operation. Read his story here:
And we’re off! Launching day 2 of
#FISIC19
with a crash course in radiology, covering a whole host of topics from ramp lesions to plantaris treatment - couldn’t wish for a better start to a Thursday!
#radiology
#orthopaedics
#sportsinjury
A little bit of good on a Monday! Our Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon Mr Peter Rosenfeld organised a collection of orthopaedic braces and other medical supplies to be donated to the university teaching hospital in Zambia
#doyourbit
#charitystartsinclinic
#lifesavingshipment
Congratulations to Mr James Calder
Fortius patients will now benefit from the results from this new lab as it is reproduces
#injuries
sustained in sports and helps develop
#preventative
strategies and
#treatments
On a recent visit to New York, Fortius Consultant Professor James Calder watched NBA team the
@BrooklynNets
play at Barclays Center with Team Physician Michael Farber and Mike Davison from Performance Planning and Support.
Congratulations to Fortius Consultant Knee Surgeon Mark Bowditch, who has been elected to the presidential line for the British Orthopaedic Association, meaning that he will serve as Vice President and then be elected as president the following year.
@BritOrthopaedic
At Fortius we are used to treating everyone from elite athletes to the everyday leisure runner, so it's fantastic to see sportspeople at all levels returning to doing what they love with the
#reopening
of outdoor
#sports
venues today.