Mr
Jonathan Eldridge
Knee Unit, Orthopaedics
Professional profile
Mr Eldridge is a Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon with 8 years
experience of specialist knee surgery who practices at
CircleBath.
He trained in Bristol and carried out fellowship training in the
world renowned North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre
where he was able to refine techniques in arthroscopy and knee
ligament surgery.
He maintains an active interest in teaching and research and
finds this the best way to remain fresh and contemporary.
Consultant colleagues regularly visit to observe surgery and
discuss cases involving patella istability.
Mr Eldridge sits on a European Knee Advisory Board and act as
reviewer for several reputable medical journals. He also runs a
number of teaching courses and co-runs the Bristol and Oxford knee
meeting.
Personal profile
The majority of Mr Eldridge's spare time is spent
with his family. When able he enjoys sailing and skiing
and tries to enjoy the occasional round of golf. Mr Eldridge has
recently discovered the immense benefits of road cycling and has
completed a number of sportifs including the etape du tour.
Current NHS or research position
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Bristol Royal Infirmary
and Avon Orthopaedic Centre
Year of first medical qualification
1990
Special clinical interests
Research interests
Patella instability, Anatomy of the Knee, Medial Compartment
Osteoarthritis, Meniscal repair, Stem cell options and graft
choices in knee ligament surgery
Current membership(s) of professional, national and regional bodies
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British Association for Surgery of the Knee
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British Orthopaedic Association
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European Knee Association
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European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee surgery and
Arthroscopy
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British Medical Association