Mr Nick Aresti, Trauma & Orthopaedics (Upper Limb)
Mr Nick Aresti
Trauma & Orthopaedics (Upper Limb)
Mr Nick Aresti MBBS BSc(Hons) FHEA FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Trauma & Orthopaedics (Upper Limb)
Mr Nick Aresti
Trauma & Orthopaedics (Upper Limb) MBBS BSc(Hons) FHEA FRCS (Tr&Orth)
Mr Aresti is a Trauma & Orthopaedics (Upper Limb)
Areas of expertise
- Fractures and sports-related injuries of the shoulder, elbow and wrist
- Keyhole (arthroscopic) treatment of the shoulder and elbow, including treatment of tendon injuries and arthritis
- Surgical and non-surgical treatment of arthritis of the shoulder and elbow (including joint replacement and comprehensive keyhole surgery)
- Treatment of the dislocating shoulder and elbow (instability)
- Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome treatment
About Mr Nick Aresti
GMC number: 7021132
Year qualified: 2008
Place of primary qualification: University of London
Mr Nick Aresti is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the internationally renowned Barts Health NHS Trust, which includes one of the busiest trauma units in the country at the Royal London Hospital. He specialises in upper limb surgery and complex trauma, treating most conditions of the upper limb. His special interests are in fractures and sports-related injuries of the shoulder, elbow and wrist, keyhole (arthroscopic) treatment of the shoulder and elbow, including treatment of tendon injuries and arthritis, surgical and non-surgical treatment of arthritis of the shoulder and elbow (including joint replacement and comprehensive keyhole surgery), treatment of the dislocating shoulder and elbow (instability), carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome treatment, ganglion treatment and tendon repairs (including biceps tendon). A firm believer in well-rounded treatments, he works closely with leading physiotherapists and anaesthetists in a well-balanced team, intervening surgically only where appropriate.
Mr Aresti trained in London, where he was awarded numerous prizes. He then undertook a fellowship at Addenbrooke’s Hospital where he was awarded a travelling fellowship to North America to visit some of the most pioneering upper limb surgeons.
Mr Aresti has published peer-reviewed articles on a wide variety of topics and has written three educational textbooks. He is passionate about medical education, management and innovation. He continues to pursue an academic career and acts as a co-PI (Principal Investigator) on national research projects. He has led a large study on the psychosocial impact of musculoskeletal disease. His contribution to teaching has led to the award of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Mr Aresti has previously worked as a Clinical Fellow to the National Medical Director, during which time worked on healthcare policy and regulation. He sits on various national and regional committees including the British Orthopaedic Association’s Orthopaedic committee. He is involved in various streams of work with NHS England.
Areas of expertise
- Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome treatment
- Fractures and sports-related injuries of the shoulder, elbow and wrist
- Ganglion treatment
- Keyhole (arthroscopic) treatment of the shoulder and elbow, including treatment of tendon injuries and arthritis
- Surgical and non-surgical treatment of arthritis of the shoulder and elbow (including joint replacement and comprehensive keyhole surgery)
- Tendon repairs (including biceps tendon)
- Treatment of the dislocating shoulder and elbow (instability)
Frequently asked questions
Why do you do what you do?
I am in a fortunate position where I have a job that I love. I am able to improve people’s quality of life by improving their pain, movement and function. This is not just through surgery: I work with a team of highly talented physiotherapists and clinicians to provide world-class care. Having trained at some of the world’s best hospitals, and through my academic and managerial roles, I am able to offer patients the best and newest methods of treatments and technologies.
What are the common symptoms that your patients tend to present with?
I treat two main groups of patients: the young sportsmen and sportswomen who present with acute injuries, or those who have undergone wear and tear. Joint pain and loss of function are the most common presenting complaints, followed by weakness, numbness and loss of function.
I also treat broken bones and tendon injuries, most commonly the result of falls or accidents.
What are the treatments that you're able to offer your patients?
I offer evidence-based, team led and proven treatments: both operative and non-operative. I am an experienced surgeon who will use keyhole (arthroscopic) methods where possible. I can treat most traumatic limb injuries and receive regional referrals for complex injuries to the upper limb.
What are your areas of sub-specialist interest?
• Fractures and sports-related injuries of the shoulder, elbow and wrist
• Surgical and non-surgical treatment of arthritis of the shoulder and elbow (including joint replacement and comprehensive keyhole surgery)
• Keyhole (arthroscopic) treatment of the shoulder and elbow, including treatment of rotator cuff tears, tendon injuries and arthritis
• Treatment of the dislocating shoulder and elbow (instability)
• Carpal and cubital tunnel syndrome treatment
• Ganglion treatment
• Tendon repairs (including biceps tendon)
Professional memberships
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