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Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh
The Wright Choice for Orthopaedic Patients

We have more than 37 of the UK's leading Orthopaedic Consultants, and 60+ supporting Therapists, many of whom also have an international reputation for surgical excellence.

The Wright Choice for Orthopaedic Patients

MEET OUR OTHROPAEDIC CONSULTANTS AT

WRIGHTINGTON HOSPITAL

Find a consultant, choose a type of surgery:

Mr Rafael Sales

Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon - Trauma & Soft Tissue Knee Specialist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery MBBS BSc/MD University of Valladolid, Spain (1996) Post Doctorate Studies (Masters) University of Alcalá de Henares, Madrid (2001) Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Ramón y Cajal, Madrid, Spain (2004) Further Training Soft Tissue Knee Fellowship, Wrightington Hospital (2015-16) Cardiff University Bond Solon (CUBS)-Expert Witness Certificate (2020)

Availability


Specialist Areas

  • Patellofemoral disorders: patella instability, Trochlea dysplasia/trochleoplasty, patellofemoral arthritis
  • Knee arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
  • Knee ligament injuries and reconstruction (ACL reconstruction, etc.)
  • Sports injuries to the knee
  • Meniscus injuries: Repair, replacement, partial meniscectomy
  • Cartilage regeneration
  • Joint preserving surgery around the knee: Osteotomies (realignment procedure), Partial knee replacement
  • Fractures around the knee
  • Primary knee replacement

Contact Details

t. 01257 256459
f. 01257 256461
e. Jackie.Orange@wwl.nhs.uk  

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Background

Mr Sales did his orthopaedic training in a prestigious hospital in Madrid, Spain (Hospital Ramon y Cajal). He has extensive experience treating fractures and has worked as a consultant in two Major Trauma Centres in the UK (Oxford and Leeds).

Mr Sales is a fellowship trained Consultant Soft Tissue Knee Surgeon (Wrightington, UK) who specialises in sports knee injuries and arthroscopic (keyhole) knee surgery.

His current practice involves all areas of soft tissue knee reconstructive surgery (meniscus preservation, knee ligament reconstruction, osteotomies, fractures around the knee), with a particular interest and expertise in patellofemoral disorders (patella instability and patellofemoral replacement).

His research is focused on patella instability and trochlea dysplasia.

He also has a Medicolegal Practice and has Expert Witness Certificate from Cardiff University -Bond Solon (CUBS).

Mr Sales is committed to providing excellent patient care and outcomes. He has visited multiple Orthopaedic Excellence Centres in Europe and US.

Consultants in a similar field:

Mr Anil Gambhir

Mr Aslam Mohammed

Mr Ben Coupe

Mr Simon Barton

Mr Bodo Purbach

Mr George Pavlou

Martyn Porter

Mr Mukesh Hemmady

Professor Peter Kay FRCS

Miss Debbie Shaw

Mr Robin Gilbert

Mr Robert Smith

Professor Tim Board

Mr Anthony Clayson

Mr Videsh Raut

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Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP
T: 01942 244000 E: wrightington.enquiries@wwl.nhs.uk

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