Surgeon Background
Christopher Munro

Christopher Munro

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Medbelle Partner Surgeon

Location

Aberdeen

Specialties

Hip & Knee

Experience

7 years

GMC number

6157514

Titles

MBChB FRCSEd (Tr & Orth)

Christopher Munro is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Aberdeen specialising in trauma and lower limb arthroplasty. He trained locally and in Adelaide, now working at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Woodend General, and in the Orkney Isles. He is active in training, research, and service improvement.

About

Christopher Munro is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon focusing on trauma and lower limb arthroplasty. A University of Aberdeen graduate, he completed a fellowship in Adelaide, Australia and now works across Aberdeen hospitals. Chris is dedicated to enhancing care quality and efficiency through modern surgical techniques and actively trains registrars and pursues research in orthopaedics.

Positions
  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Aberdeen Orthopaedics
  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, NHS Grampian
  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Albyn Hospital
Education
  • FRCS (Tr & Orth) Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, 2016
  • MBChB University of Aberdeen, 2007
Memberships
  • General Medical Council (GMC number): 6157514
  • British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)

Publications

  • Evaluation of sound levels in elective orthopaedic theatres during primary hip and knee arthroplasty Joaquim Goffin, David R.W. MacDonald, David Neilly, Christopher Munro, George Ashcroft The Surgeon Jul 2021
  • Outcome measures following hip arthroplasty Christopher Munro, Andrew T. Johnston Orthopaedics and Trauma 32(1) Dec 2017
  • Open release versus radiofrequency microtenotomy in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis: a prospective randomized controlled trial Katharine Hamlin, Christopher Munro, Scott L. Barker, Sean McKenna, Kapil Kumar Shoulder & Elbow 10(1):175857321771525 Jul 2017
  • Acute compartment syndrome of the foot following Open Reduction and Internal fixation of an Ankle fracture David Neilly, Santosh Baliga, Christopher Munro, Andrew Thomas Johnston Injury 44(10) Jun 2015
  • Tibial Tuberosity Fracture with a Proximal Triplane Extension–A Case report David Neilly, Christopher Munro, Timothy W Dougall Injury 1(7) Feb 2015
  • Arthroscopic Capsular Release for Frozen Shoulder—Time to Thaw the Delay? Christopher Munro, Scott L. Barker, Kapil Kumar Surgical Science 04(09):22-24 Jan 2013
  • The effect of surgical approach on tibial nail position – Standard versus semi-extended – Preliminary results of a randomised controlled trial Christopher Munro, P. Caba, I. Escriba, M. Graf, Alan Johnstone Injury Extra 43(10):91 Oct 2012

Areas of Expertise

  • Direct Anterior Approach Hip Replacement
  • Primary and Revision Hip Arthroplasty
  • Primary and Revision Knee Arthroplasty
  • Robotic Assisted Surgery

Accepted Insurances

Aviva Healthcare
AXA Health
Bupa
Cigna
Vitality Health
WPA

Locations

Albyn Hospital

21-24, Albyn Pl, AB10 1RW, Aberdeen

Fees

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