Simon Jennings: Profile

Mr Simon Jennings is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in London specialising in Robotic Assisted Joint Replacement, sports injuries and trauma surgery. He is based at The London Clinic and, to give a service to patients in North West London, he also consults at the Clementine Churchill Hospital and Spire Bushey Hospital. The London Clinic and the Clementine Churchill hospitals provide high dependency unit and resident medical staff for more complex medical patients.

Mr Jennings trained at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, gained a degree in Clinical Sciences at St Mary’s Hospital and Imperial College in 1991 and obtained his MBBS in 1992. After a fellowship year in knee surgery at the Wellington Hospital Knee Surgery Unit he was appointed to the higher surgical training rotation at University College and the Middlesex Hospitals. In 2004 he completed his orthopaedic training in London and at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. He has been a consultant at North West London University Healthcare NHS Trust since then.

Mr Jennings is a pioneer using robotics in joint replacement to improve accuracy and tailor surgery to the patient’s needs. He lectures and trains surgeons Nationally and Internationally using the CORI system, which is and image free robotic enabling technology. He has introduced robotics to the NHS to improve surgery in North West London.

Mr Jennings has a long history of working with elite athletes in Rugby Union (NEC Harlequins), Rugby League (London Crusaders / London Broncos / Harlequins RL) and the Great Britain Judo Team.

In cases where patients do not require surgery, he works closely with a multitude of therapists, including rheumatologists, physicians, physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths to ensure that each individual achieves the optimal service and outcome for their problem.

As an orthopaedic surgeon with a friendly approach, he is readily accessible and is keen to involve the patient in the whole process of treatment.

Treatments

Mr Jennings offers assessment, diagnosis and treatment of all conditions affecting the hip, including:

  • Robotic Assisted Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement Surgery (Resurfacing)
  • Robotic Assisted Revision Knee Replacement
  • Robotic Assisted Hip Replacement Surgery
  • Hip Revision Surgery
  • Knee Arthroscopy
  • Cartilage Operation
  • ACL Reconstruction Surgery
  • Sports Injuries management
  • Osteotomy Surgery
  • Hip Arthroscopy
  • Hip Injection Treatment
  • Lower Limb Reconstruction
  • Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of fractures

Offering modern surgery

Improvements in surgical techniques and technology in recent years make joint replacement surgery one of the most effective surgeries performed in the UK today, enabling thousands of people to return to active lives.

Mr Jennings is able to provide all the latest surgical techniques for repairing and replacing damaged knee and hip joints.

Clinical interests

  • Robotic assisted knee and hip replacement
  • Knee surgery (arthroscopic surgery, ligament reconstruction surgery and joint replacement surgery)
  • Sports injuries

He is a leading surgeon in Europe for robotic assisted knee and hip replacement.

Research interests

  • Accuracy of Robotic Assisted Joint Replacement
  • Outcomes after Robotic Assisted Joint Replacement
  • Teaching of Consultant Surgeons and Specialist Registrars in orthopaedics
  • Lectures and publications on Robotic Assisted Joint Replacement