Advanced Hip & Knee Clinic • Yorkshire

Keeping you
active & enjoying life

Led by Mr Adeel Aqil, a robotic-surgery-trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon and one of the most experienced hip and knee specialists in Huddersfield, Halifax, Calderdale, Leeds and across Yorkshire. Personalised, evidence-based care at his advanced hip and knee clinic to get you back to an active, pain-free life.

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Mr Adeel Aqil — Best Hip and Knee Surgeon in Huddersfield, Halifax, Leeds and Yorkshire
Mr Adeel Aqil
Consultant Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
MBChB, Dip IC, MD(Res), FRCS (Tr&Orth)
✦ Robotic Surgery Trained
308+
Procedures
last 12 months
880+
Procedures
over 3 years
48+
Published
papers
20+
Years
experience
Imperial College London British Association for Surgery of the Knee British Hip Society The University of Liverpool

Our Philosophy

Walking and Hiking

Getting you back to enjoying countryside walks, family outings and the simple pleasure of moving without pain.

Padel and Racquet Sports

Getting you back on the court.

Golf

Getting you all the way to the 19th hole.

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Keeping your hips and knees functioning optimally so you can enjoy the activities that matter to you.
— Mr Adeel Aqil, FRCS (Tr&Orth), MD(Res)

Personalised care,
exceptional outcomes

At Mr Aqil's advanced hip and knee clinic, serving patients across Huddersfield, Halifax, Calderdale, Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region, we know that maintaining a pain-free, independent lifestyle is key to your quality of life. We work with you to keep your hips and knees functioning optimally.

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Evidence-Based Medicine

Every decision is grounded in the latest clinical research and national registry data, ensuring care proven to deliver the best outcomes.

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Accurate Diagnosis

Clinical expertise alongside X-ray, Ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning, with experienced consultant radiologists, for the most accurate diagnosis.

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Tailor-Made Treatment

From physiotherapy and injections to shockwave therapy and advanced surgery — a personalised programme giving you the best chance of recovery.

Your Surgeon

A highly trained, robotic-surgery-experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Huddersfield and Halifax, specialising in hip and knee surgery across Yorkshire — dedicated to clinical excellence and advancing the field.

FRCS (Tr&Orth)

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Trauma & Orthopaedics — the gold-standard surgical qualification in the UK.

MD(Res) — Imperial College London

Medical Doctorate investigating hip arthroplasty accuracy and robotic-assisted surgery, supervised by Professor Justin Cobb. Passed without corrections.

Wrightington Fellowship

Dual fellowship in primary and revision lower limb reconstruction at Wrightington Hospital — the birthplace of hip replacement.

Clinical Trial Leadership

Co-Investigator on a multi-centre study for the Furlong Evolution hip stem — leading a £467,626 industry-funded research contract.

ODEP-compliant · Ethical approval secured

Peer Review Authority

Top 10 reviewer for the Journal of Arthroplasty. Reviews for BMJ, Bone & Joint Journal, Osteoarthritis & Cartilage, and more.

Outstanding Reviewer — OA&C · 28+ reviews

Award-Winning Research

Multiple best paper prizes including The Fitton Prize winner, Selection for BOA Best of the Best presentation, RSM President's Prize co-author, and British Hip Society BORS Prize winner.

Mr Adeel Aqil receiving the BORS Best Paper Prize at the British Hip Society

Receiving the BORS Prize — British Hip Society

National Joint Registry Data

One of the most experienced
hip & knee surgeons in Yorkshire and the UK

Mr Aqil's surgical volume is independently verified by the National Joint Registry (NJR) — performing nearly twice the national average number of joint replacement procedures across his Huddersfield, Halifax and Calderdale hospitals, with outcomes within the expected safety range.

What does this mean for you? Research consistently shows that higher-volume surgeons achieve better patient outcomes. Mr Aqil's volume places him among the busiest and most experienced hip and knee surgeons in Yorkshire and across the UK.
View Mr Aqil's full NJR profile View Mr Aqil's National Joint Registry Surgeon Profile

NJR validated joint replacements in the last 12 months

55
103
Mr Aqil: 103Nat. Avg: 55
68
119
Mr Aqil: 119Nat. Avg: 68
25
64
Mr Aqil: 64Nat. Avg: 25
7
22
Mr Aqil: 22Nat. Avg: 7
162
308+
Mr Aqil: 308+Nat. Avg: 162

What this experience means for you...

We can give you the best chance of getting back to the activities you love and enjoying life. Activities like...

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Walking & Hiking

Enjoy Yorkshire's countryside pain-free

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Padel & Racquet Sports

Get back on the court with confidence

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Gym & Fitness

Train hard, recover stronger

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Swimming

Glide through the water with ease

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Golf

Walk the course and swing freely again

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Cycling

Hit the road and trails with strong knees and hips

and more… whatever keeps you active, we're here to help you keep doing it.

What We Offer

From initial diagnosis through to rehabilitation — the full spectrum of advanced hip and knee treatments available at Spire Elland Hospital, Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary, tailored to your individual needs.

Diagnosis & Assessment

Comprehensive clinical assessment using X-ray, Ultrasound, CT and MRI to accurately diagnose your hip or knee condition.

Joint Injections

Targeted steroid and hyaluronic acid injections to reduce pain and inflammation, providing relief and aiding diagnosis.

Physiotherapy & Shockwave

Personalised physiotherapy and extracorporeal shockwave therapy — evidence-based treatment for chronic tendon conditions.

Joint Manipulations

Manipulation under anaesthesia for stiff joints, including post-operative stiffness following knee replacement — restoring range of motion.

Arthroscopic / Keyhole Knee Surgery

Minimally invasive keyhole surgery for meniscal tears, cartilage damage and other intra-articular conditions — enabling faster recovery.

Partial Knee Replacement

Unicondylar knee replacement preserving healthy bone and ligaments. Faster recovery, more natural feel — 64 performed in the last year alone.

Total Knee Replacement

Advanced total knee arthroplasty for end-stage arthritis. 119 performed in the last 12 months — nearly double the national average.

Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Imperial College trained. Robotic technology for enhanced precision in joint replacement — improving implant positioning, ligament balancing and outcomes.

✦ Imperial College Research

Total Hip Replacement

State-of-the-art hip arthroplasty with long-lasting ceramic bearing surfaces. Robotic-surgery-trained for enhanced accuracy.

Knee Osteotomy Surgery

Realignment surgery to redistribute load across the knee joint — preserving your own knee and delaying or avoiding the need for replacement.

Advanced Knee Trauma Surgery

Complex fracture management around the knee including distal femur, tibial plateau and periarticular fractures requiring specialist expertise.

Revision Joint Surgery

Complex revision surgery for failed or worn joint replacements. Fellowship-trained at Wrightington in primary and revision reconstruction.

Advanced Technology

Robotic-assisted
joint replacement surgery

Mr Aqil is trained in robotic-assisted surgery, having undertaken research at Imperial College London into robotic technology for improving the accuracy and outcomes of joint replacement and joint preservation surgery.

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Research-led robotic expertise — Mr Aqil's MD(Res) at Imperial College investigated the use of robotic-assisted surgery for hip arthroplasty and CAM femoroacetabular impingement correction, with published findings.

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Enhanced surgical precision — robotic technology assists in achieving more accurate implant positioning, potentially leading to improved function and longevity of joint replacements.

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Proven volume and outcomes — combining robotic training with one of the highest surgical volumes in the UK, backed by independently verified NJR safety data.

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Patient-specific planning — award-winning research on patient-specific guides (BOA Best of the Best, RSM President's Prize) ensuring each procedure is tailored to your unique anatomy.

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Pioneering precision in joint surgery

Mr Aqil's published research demonstrated that robotic assistance enables more accurate surgery, including work on osteochondroplasty for CAM impingement and patient-specific instrumentation for hip and knee arthroplasty. This research, conducted under Professor Justin Cobb at Imperial College, has contributed to advancing the field of computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery internationally.

✦ Imperial College Research • Published & Peer-Reviewed

Teaching & Training

Mr Aqil is not only an experienced practitioner but a recognised educator who teaches and trains other consultant surgeons in hip and knee surgery at national and international courses.

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International Faculty & Lecturer

Invited faculty at prestigious courses including the Great North Debate and Istanbul Primary & Revision Knee Courses, teaching fellow consultant surgeons.

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Global Conference Presentations

Presented research at AAOS, EFORT, BOA, BHS, BASK, SICOT and other major international orthopaedic conferences.

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Academic Teaching at Imperial College

Former PBL tutor, anatomy demonstrator and finals examiner at Imperial College London. Completed Train the Trainers and E-TOES courses.

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Shaping Practice Through Evidence

As a top reviewer for BMJ, Bone & Joint Journal and Journal of Arthroplasty, Mr Aqil helps shape the evidence base guiding clinical practice worldwide.

Research & Publications

A substantial body of peer-reviewed research reflecting a commitment to evidence-based, robotic-informed practice.

48+
Publications
978
Citations
17
H-Index
3
Book Chapters
View Mr Aqil's research View Mr Aqil's research on ResearchGate
Does Tourniquet Use Impact Early Patient Outcomes in Total Knee Arthroplasty?
Elbeshbeshy M, Azhar MS, Luqman M, Sabahuddin A, Bashir O, Saber AY, Parker J, Riaz O, McWilliams TG, Aqil A.
Cureus. 2024.
Management of Distal Femur Fractures: Replacement Versus Fixation Versus Conservative.
Routledge JC, Bashir O, Elbeshbeshy M, Saber AY, Aqil A.
Cureus. 2023.
Downhill walking gait pattern discriminates between types of knee arthroplasty: improved physiological knee functionality in UKA versus TKA.
Wiik AV, Aqil A, Tankard S, Amis AA, Cobb JP.
Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2015.
Abnormal ground reaction forces lead to a general decline in gait speed in knee osteoarthritis patients.
Wiik AV, Aqil A, Brevadt M, Jones G, Cobb J.
World J Orthop. 2017.
The Effect of Hip Arthroplasty on Osteoarthritic Gait: A Blinded, Prospective and Controlled Gait Study at Fast Walking Speeds.
Aqil A, Wiik A, Zanotto M, Manning V, Masjedi M, Cobb JP.
J Arthroplasty. 2016.
P.F.C. Sigma cruciate retaining fixed-bearing versus mobile-bearing knee arthroplasty: a prospective comparative study with minimum 10 year follow-up.
Riaz O, Aqil A, Sisodia G, Chakrabarty G.
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2017.
Patient Specific Guides Improve Hip Arthroplasty Surgical Accuracy.
Aqil A, Patel S, Wiik A, Jones G, Bridle A, Cobb J.
Comp Methods Biomech Biomed Eng. 2018.
Use of robotic technology in CAM femoroacetabular impingement corrective surgery.
Masjedi M, Tan WL, Jaskaranjit S, Aqil A, Harris S, Cobb J.
Int J Med Robot. 2013.

Patient Testimonials

Real words from real patients — handwritten thank-you cards from people whose lives have been transformed.

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★★★★★

I feel so blessed to have been lucky enough to have you as my Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. Can't thank you enough! From start to finish I have been looked after so well by yourself and the friendly, caring Spire staff team. I am thrilled with the outcome of my partial knee replacement and the straightness of my lower leg. I now enjoy a pain-free and active lifestyle once again. Thank you so much!

Linda C.
Partial Knee Replacement
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You said you would sort my left hip and you absolutely have. It's wonderful to have no pain. Thank you so much.

Coral B.
Hip Replacement
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Thank you for all you have done for me. I feel so blessed that I had you for my surgeon, you are amazing and thank you again.

Barbara J.
Orthopaedic Surgery
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Thank you so much for the exceptional care you showed me following my recent hip replacement. This really has changed the quality of life already for me.

Alison F.
Hip Replacement
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Thank you so much for giving me back a pain-free life. PS — Thank God I'm not a horse!!

John G.
Joint Replacement
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From my first consultation when you touched my hand and said don't worry Elaine, I will make a new woman out of you. I would like to say a big thank you to you and your team for everything you have done for me. I now stand tall again and walk pain free, making my life so much more pleasurable again!

Elaine J.
Hip & Knee Replacement
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I am so impressed with the result of my knee surgery. I'd like to thank you for the excellent care and treatment at your clinic. Thanks once again.

Mrs Shakila G.
Knee Surgery
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You're the best! Should I require another, you are the one. My treatment and result exceeded my expectations.

Vera S.
Joint Replacement
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We want to say a huge thank you for your genuine professionalism, care, support and expertise. Graham was initially frightened and apprehensive but your knowledge and skills, together with your kind and genuine manner, has put him at ease, helping him to cope and manage two joint replacements. You are a huge credit to the NHS and your patients.

Graham's family
Two Joint Replacements
★★★★★

Thank you from start to finish for my operation running smoothly. I really appreciate all your help and time.

Fiona
Orthopaedic Surgery

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Ready to get back to the life you enjoy?

Book a consultation at Mr Aqil's advanced hip and knee clinic, serving Huddersfield, Halifax, Calderdale, Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region.

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Mr Aqil practises at Spire Elland Hospital, Elland Lane, Elland, West Yorkshire HX5 9EB (Monday 8am–12pm, Wednesday 5.30pm–8pm), as well as Calderdale Royal Hospital in Halifax and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. Easily accessible for patients from Huddersfield, Halifax, Brighouse, Dewsbury, Bradford, Wakefield, Leeds and across Yorkshire. Initial consultation from £200. View full Spire Healthcare profile →

Recognised by all major insurers

Bupa AXA Health Aviva Vitality Cigna Healthcare WPA Allianz Healix Health

Affiliations

British Hip Society National Joint Registry — View Mr Aqil's NJR Profile British Association for Surgery of the Knee
Imperial College London The University of Liverpool

Serving Yorkshire

Mr Adeel Aqil provides specialist hip and knee orthopaedic care from three hospital sites, offering convenient access for patients across West Yorkshire and beyond.

Hip and knee surgeon in Huddersfield

If you are looking for a hip surgeon in Huddersfield or a knee surgeon in Huddersfield, Mr Aqil consults and operates at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and nearby Spire Elland Hospital. He offers hip replacement in Huddersfield, knee replacement in Huddersfield, knee arthroscopy, knee osteotomy, joint injections and advanced knee trauma surgery. With 308+ procedures performed in the last 12 months — nearly twice the national average — patients in Huddersfield and Kirklees can access one of the most experienced orthopaedic surgeons in the region.

Hip and knee surgeon in Halifax and Calderdale

For patients seeking a hip surgeon in Halifax or a knee surgeon in Calderdale, Mr Aqil practises at Calderdale Royal Hospital and Spire Elland Hospital — both easily accessible from Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Brighouse and the wider Calderdale area. He offers hip replacement in Halifax, knee replacement in Calderdale, partial knee replacement, revision joint surgery and robotic-surgery-informed care. Whether you need a private orthopaedic surgeon in Halifax or an NHS referral, Mr Aqil provides the full range of hip and knee treatments.

Hip and knee surgeon serving Leeds and West Yorkshire

Patients looking for a hip surgeon near Leeds or a knee surgeon in West Yorkshire can reach Mr Aqil's clinic at Spire Elland Hospital in under 30 minutes from Leeds city centre via the M62. He provides hip replacement near Leeds, knee replacement for Leeds patients, and specialist services including partial knee replacement, knee osteotomy and revision surgery. Mr Aqil also sees patients from Bradford, Wakefield, Dewsbury and surrounding areas.

Hip and knee surgeon in Yorkshire

Yorkshire Advanced Hip and Knee Clinic is one of Yorkshire's leading specialist hip and knee practices. Led by Mr Adeel Aqil — a robotic-surgery-trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon with over 880 joint replacements in 3 years, 32+ published research papers, and multiple best paper prizes — the clinic offers the highest standard of evidence-based hip and knee surgery in Yorkshire. Whether you need a knee surgeon in Yorkshire or a hip surgeon in Yorkshire, Mr Aqil's advanced clinic provides personalised care backed by independently verified NJR outcomes data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose Mr Aqil for knee surgery in Huddersfield?

Mr Adeel Aqil performs 308+ joint replacement procedures per year — nearly twice the UK national average of 162. He holds a research doctorate (MD) from Imperial College London investigating robotic-assisted surgery, a qualification almost no other knee surgeon in the Huddersfield or Calderdale area holds. He is the only surgeon in the area fellowship-trained at the Wrightington revision centre — the UK's foremost centre for complex joint surgery. He is also one of very few surgeons in Huddersfield and Calderdale offering robotic-assisted knee replacement. With 48+ published papers, 978 citations and multiple best paper prizes, his academic credentials are unmatched locally.

Why choose Mr Aqil for hip surgery in Halifax and Calderdale?

Mr Aqil performs 103 primary hip replacements per year — nearly double the national average of 55. He is the only surgeon practising in the Huddersfield and Calderdale area who completed a dual fellowship at Wrightington Hospital — the birthplace of hip replacement. His research doctorate from Imperial College London specifically investigated robotic-assisted hip arthroplasty, and his high volume of complex revision hip cases evidences his expertise in managing the most challenging problems.

Is Mr Aqil the best knee surgeon in Yorkshire?

Mr Aqil is among the most experienced knee surgeons in Yorkshire and the UK. National Joint Registry data independently verifies his surgical volume at 880+ procedures over three years. He combines this with a research doctorate from Imperial College London, Wrightington revision fellowship training, robotic surgery capabilities, and 48+ published papers — a combination of credentials very few surgeons in Yorkshire can match.

Which surgeons in Huddersfield offer robotic knee replacement?

Mr Adeel Aqil is one of very few surgeons in Huddersfield and Calderdale offering robotic-assisted knee replacement. Unlike most competitors, his robotic training is underpinned by a research doctorate from Imperial College London, where he specifically investigated robotic-assisted surgery for joint replacement. This academic foundation combined with his high surgical volume gives patients confidence in both the technology and the surgeon's expertise.

Which surgeon in Huddersfield is trained at Wrightington Hospital?

Mr Adeel Aqil is the only surgeon practising in the Huddersfield and Calderdale area who completed a dual fellowship in primary and revision lower limb reconstruction at Wrightington Hospital. Wrightington is the birthplace of hip replacement, where Sir John Charnley pioneered the procedure, and remains the UK's foremost centre for complex and revision joint surgery. This training is reflected in Mr Aqil's high volume of revision cases.

Which surgeon in Huddersfield has a research doctorate?

Mr Adeel Aqil holds an MD(Res) research doctorate from Imperial College London — one of the world's top universities. His research investigated robotic-assisted surgery for hip arthroplasty and CAM femoroacetabular impingement correction. This qualification, requiring years of original scientific investigation and published findings, is held by very few practising hip and knee surgeons in Huddersfield, Halifax or Calderdale.

How much does a private hip or knee consultation cost in Huddersfield?

An initial consultation with Mr Adeel Aqil at Spire Elland Hospital starts from £200. He is recognised by all major insurers including BUPA, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, Cigna, WPA, Allianz and Healix. Self-pay and NHS referral options are also available.

Which hospitals does Mr Aqil work at in Yorkshire?

Mr Aqil practises at Spire Elland Hospital (private), Calderdale Royal Hospital (NHS, Halifax) and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary (NHS). These locations are easily accessible for patients from Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Dewsbury, Brighouse and across the Yorkshire region.

Does Mr Aqil offer revision joint replacement surgery?

Yes. Mr Aqil has a significantly higher revision joint surgery caseload than most of his competitors, reflecting both the complexity of cases he is trusted to manage and his specialist training at Wrightington Hospital — the UK's leading revision centre. He offers revision hip and knee replacement for failed, worn or problematic joint replacements using the latest revision implant systems.