At Knee Solutions, our mission is to enhance the quality of life for our patients by providing exceptional surgical care focused on knee health and recovery. We specialise in innovative procedures such as day case knee replacement surgery in Huddersfield, offering effective solutions for knee injury and knee arthritis, especially for younger patients. Our team includes a private knee surgeon, anesthetist and therapy team in West Yorkshire, ensuring that our patients receive the best possible treatment, including advanced options like robotic knee replacement in Yorkshire.
Mr. Graham Walsh is a highly skilled Knee Surgeon with over 16 years of experience as a consultant at the Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust, where he specialises in problems of the knee. He serves as the Medical Director at Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber, leading advancements in healthcare innovation, supporting cutting edge technology.
Mr. Walsh trained at the esteemed University College Medical School in London before returning to his home region of Yorkshire. He completed a fellowship in Knee Surgery in York, focusing on providing effective knee solutions for younger patients with arthritis.
In 2009, he was appointed as a Consultant Knee Surgeon at Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust. Previously, he held the position of Associate Medical Director at CHFT and served as the Chief Clinical Information Officer, driving initiatives in digital transformation and innovation. As a private knee surgeon in West Yorkshire, he is a strong proponent of leveraging technology, including robotic knee replacement techniques, viewing it as a crucial tool for enhancing patient care and outcomes while valuing the importance of patient involvement in the transformation process.
Mr. Walsh provides a thorough treatment regime for knee problems, with a focus on younger patients, including both operative and non-operative options. His non-operative treatments consist of injections aimed at delaying the necessity for joint replacement, thereby providing effective management for knee arthritis. As a key opinion leader for Bioventus, he frequently educates other surgeons on managing early arthritis through Hyaluronic acid injection therapy using Durolane.
On the operative side, Mr. Walsh offers a full range of joint replacement options, including Total knee replacements, Partial knee replacements, and Uncemented knee replacements. He is especially enthusiastic about the advanced VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Total and Partial Knee Replacements, which are gaining popularity globally. He now trains other surgeons using this technique. Additionally, he is pioneering day case knee replacement procedures, making day case knee surgery in Huddersfield a viable option for many patients.
Furthermore, Mr. Walsh has established a comprehensive revision knee practice to address joint replacements that have encountered complications, utilising the latest revision implant system, the Attune revision system.
Mr. Walsh has pioneered day case knee replacement surgery in Huddersfield, successfully performing over 1000 replacements as a day case. His innovative approach to day case knee surgery in Huddersfield has earned him awards and international recognition. He frequently shares insights at conferences about this groundbreaking technique, which is particularly beneficial for knee arthritis in younger patients. Additionally, he was a co-author of the national NHS GIRFT guidelines on joint replacement surgery. To learn more about this technique, you can read the article in The Sunday Mail using the link below.
Book an appointment with a to determine your eligibility for this surgery and discover the advantages it offers over traditional joint replacement surgery, including the option of robotic knee replacement in Yorkshire.
Mr. Walsh is now pleased to offer The VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution, an innovative technology that aids surgeons in performing precise and personalised day case knee replacement surgeries. This advanced system employs state-of-the-art tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of knee surgery in Huddersfield, allowing patients, to achieve better outcomes and faster recovery times.
Custom Precision: VELYS tailors knee replacement to your unique anatomy.
Faster Recovery: Minimally invasive procedures facilitate a quicker return to daily life.
Pinpoint Accuracy: Robotic assistance guarantees precise implant placement, ensuring that patients receive the best chance of high satisfaction.
Better Comfort: Designed for improved stability and reduced pain, the robotic knee replacement technology in Yorkshire enhances the overall patient experience.
Graham Walsh offers a diverse array of consultancy services, leveraging his extensive experience in surgery, digital health, and innovation. As the Medical Director for Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber, he contributes to both local and national advisory boards. Additionally, he serves as a Clinical advisor to the FDP programme, NHS Supply Chain, and GS1. As a paid consultant for Ethicon, Depuy, Bioventus, and BBraun, he frequently shares his insights on innovative techniques for knee arthritis in younger patients and robotic knee replacement in Yorkshire at national conferences. Furthermore, his role as a private knee surgeon in West Yorkshire allows him to implement cutting-edge practices in the field.
Not every knee problem needs surgery straight away. Mr Walsh offers a full range of non-operative treatments, including hyaluronic acid injections, to ease pain and delay the need for joint replacement — particularly valuable for younger patients still active at work or in sport. As a Bioventus key opinion leader, he stays close to the l
Not every knee problem needs surgery straight away. Mr Walsh offers a full range of non-operative treatments, including hyaluronic acid injections, to ease pain and delay the need for joint replacement — particularly valuable for younger patients still active at work or in sport. As a Bioventus key opinion leader, he stays close to the latest evidence on managing early arthritis conservatively before surgery becomes necessary.
Alongside joint replacement, Mr Walsh treats soft tissue knee injuries — ligament, meniscus, and cartilage problems — using targeted surgical techniques aimed at preserving your own joint where possible. This is often the first step for younger patients or sports-related injuries, before arthritis has progressed to the point where replacement is the right option.
Mr Walsh offers the full spectrum of joint replacement: total, partial, and uncemented knee replacements, tailored to your anatomy and activity level rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. He's especially experienced with VELYS™ robotic-assisted total and partial replacements, which allow for more precise, personalised implant positioning.
When a previous knee replacement develops complications — instability, wear, or infection — Mr Walsh runs a dedicated revision practice using the Attune revision implant system. Revision surgery is more complex than a first replacement, and this is a specific area of his caseload rather than a side interest.
Mr Walsh has performed over 1000 knee replacements as day cases — going home the same day rather than staying overnight. This approach, which he helped pioneer and co-authored into national NHS GIRFT guidance, means a faster return home and, for suitable patients, a smoother recovery. Read more in the linked Daily Mail coverage of the technique.
Transparency matters when you're choosing a surgeon. Mr Walsh's results — case volumes, outcomes, and comparisons with national averages — are published independently via the National Joint Registry surgeon profile, linked below, so you can review the data yourself before deciding.
For an independent view of patient outcomes, satisfaction, and activity levels, Mr Walsh's PHIN (Private Healthcare Information Network) profile is publicly available and linked below — the same independent source used across private healthcare in the UK.
We are pleased to be able to offer Robotic assisted Knee Replacement surgery, request a consultation to check your suitability.