ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
ABOUT IAIN ADAM FINDLAY
PERSONAL PROFILE
Iain Findlay is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon with a particular focus on knee surgery. His work encompasses a wide range of procedures, including primary and revision knee replacements, arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, ligament reconstruction, patient-specific and partial knee replacements, as well as the management of lower limb trauma.
Iain qualified in 2002 at Edinburgh University. Basic Surgical Training was completed at Guy’s and St Thomas Hospital in London, followed by Specialist Orthopaedic Training on the South East Thames Rotation. He obtained the FRCS in Trauma and Orthopaedics in 2012. Following this he was awarded two specialist fellowships. He was the Knee and Trauma Fellow at King’s College Hospital, London and then the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Fellow at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. Iain was appointed as a Consultant at Dorset County Hospital in Dorchester in 2015.
KNEE SURGERY SPECIALIST
Throughout his career, Iain has cultivated a strong focus on knee surgery, contributing to several international publications and presentations. His research includes work on knee replacement techniques, hip replacement outcomes, and the management of complex lower limb trauma. He also serves as a reviewer for The Knee journal.
He is committed to using the latest evidence-based technology, surgical methods, and implants, maintaining high standards through regular attendance at national conferences and training courses. In addition, he is actively involved in clinical governance at Dorset County Hospital and collaborates with the Wessex Knee Surgeon group.
Outside of his professional life, Iain is an enthusiastic sportsman who enjoys skiing, running, and swimming, and is a retired rugby player. He lives in the Dorset countryside with his young family.
ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
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Orthopaedic surgery, Knee surgery, Chondral injury
Treatments Include:
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Limb reconstruction
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Joint Pain
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Leg Pain
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Femur
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Arthritis
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Thigh Pain
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Leg; Joint re-surfacing
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Joint Disorders
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Revision Surgery (Orthopaedic)
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Degenerative Knee Disorders
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Limb Pain
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Knee Pain
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Knee Disorder
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Lower Limb Disorders
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Anterior Knee Pain
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Joint Injection
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Tears in the Knee
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Cruciate Ligament Surgery
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Knee Instability
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Trauma
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Revision knee surgery
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Total Knee Replacement
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All Aspects of Knee Surgery
Clinical Interests
Total Knee replacement and knee osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is a common degenerative condition that causes the protective cartilage within the knee joint to wear away, leading to pain, stiffness and reduced mobility. Total knee replacement surgery is performed to remove the damaged joint surfaces and replace them with carefully designed artificial components, helping to restore movement, improve function and relieve long-term pain.
ARTHROSCOPIC (KEYHOLE) KNEE SURGERY
Knee arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat problems within the knee joint using small instruments and a tiny camera. It can help manage conditions such as cartilage damage, meniscal tears and inflammation, often resulting in reduced pain, improved movement and a quicker recovery compared to traditional open surgery.
Knee Meniscus
The meniscus is a crescent-shaped cartilage within the knee that acts as a shock absorber and helps stabilise the joint during movement. Meniscal injuries or tears can cause pain, swelling and locking of the knee, and treatment may involve physiotherapy or minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to repair or remove the damaged tissue.
Knee Anterior Cruciate Ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the key stabilising ligaments within the knee, helping control movement and rotational stability during activity. ACL injuries commonly occur during sports or sudden twisting movements and can cause pain, swelling and instability, with treatment ranging from rehabilitation to reconstructive surgery depending on the severity of the injury.
WHAT MY PATIENTS SAY
Just a note to say very many thanks to you and all your staff for the great job you have done on my knee. I can't tell you how much better it feels already!
Everyone was so kind nad caring, I really couldn't have had a better service...
Knee Surgery
Thank you for looking after me and my knee for the last few years. Keeley and I (Yes, I've named my new knee!) will bhave many active years ahead of us...
Knee Surgery
Thank you for the gift of 2 new knee's over the past year. Been very sucessful, walking much better.
I can't thank you and your team enough for the massive improvement in my mobilty!
Double Knee Surgery
A huge 'thank you' to you and all of your amazing team for the wonderful care and first class treatment I recieved on my knee replacement surgery. I could not have wished for better or more thoughtful attention.
Knee Surgery