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Mr Hisham Shalaby is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising exclusively in foot and ankle surgery. Based in Edinburgh, he treats the full spectrum of foot and ankle conditions, from common painful problems to complex deformity, ankle replacement, revision surgery and reconstruction following previous unsuccessful treatment.
He graduated in 1996 and went on to specialise in orthopaedic surgery gaining the Master Degree in 2001, the MD Degree in 2005 and the FRCS (Tr & Orth) Degree in 2006.
His surgical training was undertaken in Cairo, Ain Shams University, Edinburgh, Royal Infirmary and St John’s Hospitals, Liverpool, Royal Liverpool Hospital and Alder Hay Children’s Hospital and Nottingham, Queen’s Medical Centre.
During his training, he developed a special interest in Foot & Ankle Surgery and Limb Reconstruction Surgery. He developed advanced expertise in these areas during his major research project for an MD thesis on “Correction of Complex Foot & Ankle Deformities using the Ilizarov Frame”.
In his sub-specialties, he conducted extensive research on Complex Foot deformities, Ankle Arthritis, Cartilage Reconstruction and more. He published in international journals and attended advanced courses and meetings.
He finished an Advanced Deformity Correction Fellowship in Liverpool and a Trauma Fellowship in Nottingham.
In his current post, he practises across the full spectrum of Foot & Ankle surgery, including the most advanced treatment modalities like primary and revision ankle replacement, minimally invasive surgery, periarticular osteotomies, circular frames, ankle distraction and more.
Mr. Shalaby lectures nationally and internationally on many aspects of Foot and Ankle surgery and Deformity correction. He is a member of the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA), the British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (BOFAS), the International Association for the Study and Application of the Ilizarov method (ASAMI), the British Limb Reconstruction Society (BLRS) and several other renowned specialised Orthopaedic societies. He is the past president of the Foot & Ankle Scotland Society (FASt).
He is a reviewer for several international Orthopaedic journals. He is on the faculty of several International Orthopaedic and Trauma courses.
Mr Shalaby is a member of Edinburgh Orthopaedic Specialists, a group of consultant orthopaedic surgeons providing specialist private assessment and treatment in Edinburgh.
Mr Shalaby offers private consultations at Spire Edinburgh Hospitals in Murrayfield and Shawfair Park, Nuffield Health Edinburgh Hospital and St Ellen’s Hospital in Livingston.
Appointments may be arranged through the relevant hospital or by contacting his private secretary.
Mr Shalaby offers contemporary surgical and non-surgical treatment options tailored to each patient’s diagnosis, symptoms, activity level and individual goals.
Primary and revision total ankle replacement, including detailed CT-scan preoperative navigation for complex cases.
Minimally invasive techniques for selected bunion, forefoot and hindfoot conditions, using smaller incisions where clinically appropriate.
Treatment of recurrent ankle instability and ligament injuries, with rehabilitation or reconstruction selected according to the individual diagnosis and activity goals.
Specialist reconstruction of congenital, neuromuscular, post-traumatic and acquired foot and ankle deformities, including complex cases following previous surgery.
When it comes to foot and ankle care, choosing the right specialist is essential. Mr Hisham Shalaby provides expert orthopaedic treatment with a patient-first approach, combining advanced surgical techniques with personalised care.
Consultant Foot and Ankle Surgeon since 2009, with experience across routine, complex and revision foot and ankle surgery.
Active in clinical research relating to ankle replacement, cartilage lesions, deformity correction and other areas of foot and ankle surgery, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed orthopaedic journals.
Regularly invited to lecture nationally and internationally and involved in the education and supervision of orthopaedic surgeons and trainees.
Founder of SPATTRO, a digital clinical platform designed to help patients communicate their medical history, symptoms and priorities more effectively before consultation.
If you’re experiencing foot or ankle pain, expert care can make all the difference. Mr Hisham Shalaby, Foot & Ankle Orthopaedic Surgeon in Edinburgh, provides professional diagnosis, personalised treatment plans, and advanced surgical solutions to help you regain comfort and mobility.
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