Mr Nicholas Cullen, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

Mr Nicholas Cullen

Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

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Mr Nicholas Cullen BSC (Hons) FRCS FRCS (Tr&Orth)

Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon

BSC (Hons) FRCS FRCS (Tr&Orth)

Mr Nicholas Cullen

Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon BSC (Hons) FRCS FRCS (Tr&Orth)

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BSC (Hons) FRCS FRCS (Tr&Orth)
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Areas of expertise

  • Achilles tendon problems
  • Ankle sprain
  • Arthritis (foot)
  • Foot & ankle surgery
  • Sports injuries
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About Mr Nicholas Cullen

GMC number: 4039798

Year qualified: 1993

Place of primary qualification: University of London

Mr Nicholas Cullen is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialised focus on foot and ankle surgery. He has been an integral part of the Foot and Ankle unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital Trust for over 15 years.

Mr Cullen is adept at diagnosing and treating a wide array of foot and ankle disorders. Some of the common conditions he treats include bunions, ankle sprains, tendon disorders, arthritis, and toe deformities. He has a particular interest in sports injuries and has successfully treated numerous professional athletes, including rugby players and footballers.

Believing in a holistic approach to treatment, Mr Cullen collaborates closely with podiatrists, osteopaths, and physiotherapists to ensure his patients receive comprehensive care.

In addition to his clinical work, Mr Cullen is actively involved in teaching and training. He educates GP's and trainees as part of the London Orthopaedic rotation and frequently delivers lectures both within the UK and internationally. His contributions to the field are well-documented, with numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals.

Mr Cullen is a dedicated member of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, underscoring his commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements and best practices in foot and ankle surgery.

Areas of expertise

  • Achilles tendon problems
  • Achilles tendon reconstruction
  • Ankle arthroscopy
  • Ankle joint fusion
  • Ankle ligament injury
  • Ankle ligament reconstruction
  • Ankle replacement
  • Ankle sprain
  • Ankle tendonitis
  • Anterior ankle impingement syndrome
  • Arthritis (ankle)
  • Arthritis (foot)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Big toe fusion surgery
  • Bone spurs
  • Bunion (hallux valgus) correction
  • Bunion surgery
  • Bunionectomy
  • Bunionette deformity correction
  • Bursitis
  • Cartiva implant (big toe joint replacement)
  • Cheilectomy
  • Chondral grafting
  • Claw toe correction
  • Complex arthroplasty
  • Corns
  • Diabetic ulcers
  • Excision of mortons neuromas
  • Excision of soft tissue masses
  • Flat feet
  • Flatfoot correction
  • Foot and ankle surgery
  • Foot drop
  • Foot fractures
  • Foot pain
  • Foot sprains
  • Gait abnormalities
  • Gait analysis
  • Hammertoe correction
  • Heel bumps
  • Joint pain
  • Joint replacement
  • Leg pain
  • Lipoma removal
  • Mallet toe correction
  • Minimally invasive foot & ankle surgery
  • Morton's neuroma
  • MRI scan (magnetic resonance imaging scan)
  • Multiligament reconstruction
  • Neuromas
  • Orthobiologics
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteotomy
  • Partial nail removal
  • Peroneal tendinopathy
  • Plantar fascia release surgery
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Podiatry
  • Revision endoprosthetic replacement
  • Sports injuries
  • Stress fractures
  • Tarsal tunnel syndrome
  • Tendinopathy (tendonitis)
  • Tendon injuries
  • Tendon repair
  • Toe fractures
  • Turf toe (toe sprain)

Professional memberships

Royal College of Surgeons
British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
British Orthopaedic Association
European Foot and Ankle Society
General Medical Council

Articles by Mr Nicholas Cullen

Ankle arthroscopy

Variation of the distal metatarsal articular angle with axial rotation and inclination of the first metatarsal

Fixation of an Akin osteotomy with a tension suture: our results

Rheumatoid forefoot reconstruction

SPECT-CT imaging of obscure foot and ankle pain

The demand incidence of symptomatic ankle osteoarthritis presenting to foot & ankle surgeons in the United Kingdom

Levels of evidence in foot and ankle surgery literature

Comparison of three different fixation methods of calcaneal osteotomies

Open ankle arthrodeses via an anterior approach