Matt Dawson MB, ChB, MD, FRCSG (Tr&Orth)

Matt Dawson is a Knee Surgeon who specializes in sports injuries and degenerative conditions affecting the knee. He is one of the leading authorities on osteotomy surgery in the UK. Having completed his Orthopaedic training in London and a sports knee fellowship in Dublin, Mr. Dawson joined North Cumbria University Hospital in 2001. Mr. Dawson performs a wide range of knee procedures including arthroscopy, femoral and tibial osteotomy, total and partial knee replacement, articular cartilage surgery, single and multiple ligament reconstruction, patella realignment and stabilization and a range of combined complex procedures for deformity and instability. Mr. Dawson has developed one of the largest UK practices in osteotomy with around 300 cases to date.

Mr. Dawson believes in the principle of joint preservation in order to prolong knee activity and knee function to the highest level. His philosophy is to individually assess patients with the appreciation that alignment and stability of the knee are the bedrock to successful knee function and successful surgery. Mr. Dawson is committed to the education of healthcare professionals. He hosts a successful fellowship in Osteotomy and Knee surgery at North Cumbria University Hospital and lectures locally, nationally, internationally and has published in peer-reviewed journals on the subject of the osteotomy.