David Neilly
Medbelle Partner Surgeon
Location
Aberdeen
Specialties
Hip & Knee
Experience
4 years
GMC number
7077621
Titles
MBChB, BSc (Hons), PGCert, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
David Neilly is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Aberdeen, specialising in hip and knee replacements, with expertise in robotic-assisted surgery. He also plays a key role in NHS Grampian's adolescent Acute Knee service, treating ACL injuries and cartilage repairs. He completed his orthopaedic training in Scotland and a fellowship in Australia, focusing on robotic hip and knee procedures.
David Neilly
Medbelle Partner Surgeon
Location
Aberdeen
Specialties
Hip & Knee
Experience
4 years
GMC number
7077621
Titles
MBChB, BSc (Hons), PGCert, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
David Neilly is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Aberdeen, specialising in hip and knee replacements, with expertise in robotic-assisted surgery. He also plays a key role in NHS Grampian's adolescent Acute Knee service, treating ACL injuries and cartilage repairs. He completed his orthopaedic training in Scotland and a fellowship in Australia, focusing on robotic hip and knee procedures.
About
David Neilly is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee replacements, with a focus on robotic-assisted surgery to enhance patient recovery. A graduate of the University of Aberdeen, he completed subspecialty training in Australia, where he gained advanced skills in MAKO robotic surgery. In addition to his joint replacement expertise, he helped develop NHS Grampian's adolescent Acute Knee service, treating ACL reconstructions and meniscal repairs. His elective practice is based at Woodend Hospital in Aberdeen.
Positions
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Aberdeen Orthopaedics
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, NHS Grampian
Education
- FRCS (Tr & Orth) Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, 2019
- PGCert The University of Edinburgh, 2011
- MBChB University of Aberdeen, 2010
- BSc (Hons) University of Aberdeen, 2006
Memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC number): 7077621
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
- Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd)
Publications
- Exploring the viability of Virtual Reality as a teaching method for knee aspiration Mantaj Singh, Peter Smitham, Suyash Jain, Christopher Day, Thomas Nijman, Dan George, David Neilly, Justin de Blasio, Michael Gilmore, Tiffany K. Gill, Susanna Proudman, Gavin Nimon Virtual Reality 28(3) DOI:10.1007/s10055-024-01027-7 Jul 2024
- Unsatisfactory Post-operative Imaging Is Predictive of Revision Surgery in Intracapsular Hip Fracture Fixation Duncan Whittaker, Luke Farrow, Sahil Gaba, David Neilly, Joaquim Goffin, Iain Stevenson Cureus 16(7) DOI:10.7759/cureus.63647 Jul 2024
- Bilateral Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with All-Inside Technique for Adolescent: A Review of the Literature and Case Report Joshua D Rutnagur, David Neilly, Simon Barker, James Dixon Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports 14(7):154-158 Jul 2024
- Geographic variation in the frequency and potency of post operative opioid prescriptions for extremity fracture surgery. A retrospective cohort study Iain Stevenson, Tim Gardner, Sophie E Pitts, Colin T Paterson, Stuart A Aitken, David Neilly, Peter Smitham, Jack Richards Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma Jun 2022
- Is unrestricted weight bearing immediately after fixation of rotationally unstable pelvic fractures safe? William Poole, David Neilly, Mark Rickman BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders 23(1) Apr 2022
- Virtual orthopaedic teaching during COVID-19: Zooming around Scotland David R.W. MacDonald, David Neilly, TE McMillan, Iain Stevenson Bulletin of The Royal College of Surgeons of England 103(1):44-49 Sep 2021
- 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
- Cycling injuries requiring orthopaedic intervention during the first COVID-19 lockdown period: A multi-centre SCottish Orthopaedic Research collaborativE (SCORE) study Alastair Faulkner, David R.W. MacDonald, David Neilly, Peter Samuel Edward Davies, Tina Ha, Iain Stevenson, Arpit C. Jariwala, SCORE Collaborators The Surgeon 20(1) Jun 2021
- Real time measurement of intramuscular pH during routine knee arthroscopy using a tourniquet: a preliminary study David R.W. MacDonald, David Neilly, Kirsten E. Elliott, Alan Johnstone Bone and Joint Research 10(6):363-369 Jun 2021
- Mid-term Clinical and Radiological Survivorship of a Stemless Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Tristan E. McMillan, David Neilly, L.A. Kash Khan, David Cairns, Scott L. Barker, Kapil Kumar Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 30(12) May 2021
Areas of Expertise
- Acl Reconstruction
- Anterior Knee Pain (Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome)
- Carpal Tunnel Surgery
- Chondral Injury
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
- Fractures
- Ganglion Cyst
- Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
- Hip And Groin Pain
- Hip Arthritis
- Hip Bursitis
- Hip Complications
- Hip Debridement Surgery
- Hip Injections
- Hip Replacement Surgery
- Joint Pain
- Knee Arthritis
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Bursitis
- Knee Cartilage Surgery
- Knee Meniscal Tear
- Knee Pain
- Knee Replacement Surgery
- Knee Tendonitis
- Kneecap Stabilisation Surgery
- Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Hip Surgery
- Mako® Robotic-Arm Assisted Knee Surgery
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
- Other Hip Condition
- Other Knee Conditions
- Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
- Plica Syndrome
- Revision Knee Replacement Surgery
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Treatment For Knee Injuries
- Trigger Finger Release
Accepted Insurances
David Neilly is working with most private medical insurers, please call to confirm coverage.
Locations
Albyn Hospital
21-24, Albyn Pl, AB10 1RW, Aberdeen
Fees
Prices are estimates, varying by patient health and hospital location. A personalised price is provided after consultation.
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