Mr Shakir HussainConsultant Hip & Knee Surgeon, Birmingham
Restore your mobility with one of the UK's highest-volume consultant surgeons. Offering private hip replacement, hip resurfacing, robotic knee replacement, and complex revisions at The Royal Orthopaedic, The Priory, and The Harborne Hospitals.

Dedicated to Restoring Mobility & Confidence
Mr Shakir Hussain is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham, one of the UK's leading specialist orthopaedic centres. He specialises in complex primary and revision lower limb arthroplasty, hip resurfacing, and robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery.
His training includes prestigious fellowships at the Nottingham Elective Orthopaedic Centre, the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital with Mr Ronan Treacy, and the Bristol Lower Limb Arthroplasty Fellowship. He was awarded the British Hip Society Travelling Fellowship to the ENDO-Klinik Hamburg, Germany.
He is one of the highest-volume hip and knee surgeons in the country (NCIP), certified across three robotic platforms: MAKO, ROSA, and CORI. He was the first surgeon at ROH to perform day-case total hip and knee replacement. Mr Hussain sees private patients at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Priory Hospital Edgbaston, and Harborne Hospital (HCA Healthcare), all in Birmingham.
Learn more about Mr Hussain as a hip surgeon in Birmingham or as a knee surgeon in Birmingham.
Conditions
Mr Hussain treats a wide range of hip and knee conditions, from early-stage arthritis to complex revision cases and prosthetic joint infections.
Hip Arthritis
Osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, and avascular necrosis causing hip pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.
Knee Arthritis
Degenerative and inflammatory conditions of the knee causing pain, swelling, and difficulty with daily activities.
Failed Joint Replacement
Loosening, wear, instability, or infection in a previous hip or knee replacement requiring revision surgery.
Prosthetic Joint Infection
Specialist management of infected joint replacements, including staged revision procedures and complex reconstruction.
Procedures
Private hip and knee surgery in Birmingham, including hip resurfacing, total hip replacement, robotic knee replacement, and complex revision surgery.
Hip Resurfacing
A bone-conserving alternative to total hip replacement for active patients. Ceramic-on-ceramic implants preserve natural anatomy and support a return to high-impact activities.
Hip resurfacing in BirminghamMr Hussain as a hip surgeon in Birmingham →Total Hip Replacement
Modern hip arthroplasty with rapid-recovery protocols. Day-case hip replacement is available for selected patients, with most walking the same day.
Total hip replacement in BirminghamAbout Mr Hussain's hip surgery practice →Total Knee Replacement
Total, partial (uni-compartmental), and complex primary knee replacement. Implant choice is tailored to your anatomy, arthritis pattern, and activity level.
Knee replacement in BirminghamMr Hussain as a knee surgeon in Birmingham →Complex Revision Surgery
Specialist care for failed, loose, or infected hip and knee replacements, including peri-prosthetic fractures and complex reconstruction.
Revision hip and knee surgeryRobotic Knee Replacement
CT-guided robotic knee replacement on three platforms: MAKO, ROSA, and CORI. Three-platform certification means the right technology is matched to each patient's anatomy and surgical plan.
Robotic knee replacement in BirminghamAbout Mr Hussain's knee surgery practice →Verified Doctify Reviews

Professional Profile
Career history, fellowships, training and professional credentials.
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Bupa Finder
Bupa-recognised consultant, verified profile, credentials and patient feedback.
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Royal Orthopaedic Hospital
Consultant surgical practice at the UK's largest specialist orthopaedic hospital.
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Priory Hospital Edgbaston
Private consultant practice at one of Birmingham's most established private hospitals.
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Harborne Hospital
Consultant surgical practice at HCA Healthcare UK's flagship Birmingham hospital.
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Surface Hippy
Listed surgeon on the international hip resurfacing patient community.
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NJR Surgeon Profile
Independently published surgical outcomes data from the UK's National Joint Registry.
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ResearchGate
Peer-reviewed academic publications and orthopaedic research contributions.
View Profile →Private Patient Consultations
All consultations available to self-pay and insured patients. Our team can help with insurance pre-authorisation.
Initial Consultation
- Comprehensive clinical assessment
- Review of imaging & history
- Personalised treatment plan
- All options including non-surgical
Follow-Up Consultation
- Post-operative progress review
- Updated imaging review
- Adjusted treatment plan
- Physiotherapy referral if needed
Insured Patients
- Bupa, AXA, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna
- Allianz, The Exeter, Freedom Health
- Legal & General, Healix & more
- Fee-assured where applicable
A Recognised Hip and Knee Surgeon for Insured Patients
Mr Hussain is a recognised consultant with all major UK private medical insurers, including Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality, Aviva, Cigna, WPA and others. Insured patients are seen at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Priory Hospital Edgbaston, and Harborne Hospital. Our team handles pre-authorisation directly so you can focus on your recovery.
Recognised consultant with: Bupa, Aviva, AXA Health, Vitality, Cigna, The Exeter, Freedom Health Insurance, Healix, Legal & General, Police Mutual, and Allianz.
Allianz
Excellence in Motion.
Results That Last.
Take the first step towards a pain-free, active life. Book a specialist consultation with Mr Hussain today.
Sat: 9:00am – 1:00pm