Where did Dr. Gallacher undergo his specialist orthopaedic training?

Dr. Gallacher completed his specialist orthopaedic training at the Oswestry training program, a highly regarded program.

What specific knee surgery techniques does Dr. Gallacher specialize in?

Dr. Gallacher has a sub-specialist interest in various knee surgeries including arthroscopic cartilage repair, tibial and femoral osteotomy, and ACL reconstruction.

Did Dr. Gallacher receive any fellowship training in knee surgery?

Yes, Dr. Gallacher underwent fellowship knee training in Sheffield, England, and a traveling fellowship supported by the British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) in Europe.

What are some of the conditions Dr. Gallacher treats?

Dr. Gallacher treats a wide range of knee conditions, including knee pain, arthritis, sports injuries, meniscal tears, and ligament injuries.

What types of knee surgeries does Dr. Gallacher perform?

He performs a variety of knee surgeries, such as knee replacement (total and partial), meniscal repair, ACL reconstruction, cartilage surgery, and arthroscopy.

Does Dr. Gallacher treat children with knee injuries?

Yes, Dr. Gallacher treats pediatric knee injuries.

What kind of knee injections does Dr. Gallacher offer?

Dr. Gallacher offers various knee injections, including steroid injections, hyaluronic acid injections, PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections, and nStride injections.

What is the Oswestry training program known for?

The Oswestry training program is known for its comprehensive and rigorous training in orthopaedic surgery, particularly in the field of knee surgery.

What is the British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)?

The British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of knee surgery through education, research, and advocacy.

Peter Gallacher

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Consults at:

Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital

Surgeries

N/A

Experience

23+ years

About

Mr Gallacher underwent his specialist orthopaedic training on the highly regarded Oswestry training programme during which he developed a sub specialist interest in surgery around the knee. He was fortunate enough to train under Dai Rees and the sports injuries team in Oswestry in addition to the knee specialists in both Stoke on Trent and Oswestry. Throughout his training he published papers on general orthopaedics and on specialist knee topics. Following completion of his specialist training he underwent fellowship knee training in Sheffield England and undertook a travelling fellowship supported by the British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK) in Europe visiting centres of excellence in knee surgery.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Tibial and Femoral Osteotomy around the knee

Arthroscopic cartilage repair

Paediatric Knee Injuries