West Midlands Hospital Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Edward Davis has been awarded an Honorary Professorship from the University of Birmingham within the college of Medical and Dental Sciences

Professor Davis is a recognised expert in the management of patients with hip and knee problems that require surgical replacement. He is an expert in the use and development of computer navigation, which improves the precision in which these operations can be performed.  Professor Davis is a self-confessed perfectionist, which has led him into the field of computer navigation in an effort to improve the outcomes for his patients.  He performs a wide range of different replacements using different techniques and different types of hip and knee replacements to match the requirements of individual’s needs.

Professor Davis is also an expert in revision hip and knee replacement.  He sees patients with worn-out or painful hip and knee replacements and uses a number of different procedures, including the latest techniques and materials to restore patients function.

Professor Davis graduated from Birmingham University in 1996 and undertook his basic and higher surgical training in the West Midlands.  He also undertook a year’s fellowship in revision hip and knee arthroplasty in Toronto, Canada.

Professor Davis holds an MSc in Trauma and a postgraduate certificate in medical education as well as the FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics). Professor Davis has a strong research background in both clinical and basic research, with over 50 national and international presentations and he is currently the Clinical Director for Research and Development at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital. He lectures all over the world at congresses and specialist orthopaedic meetings.

Presently, Professor Davis is the lead surgeon designer in hip replacement and hip resurfacing for one of the world’s largest computer navigation companies (BrainLab). He also works closely with orthopaedic implant companies in developing computer navigation in hip replacement and hip resurfacing in an effort to improve patient’s outcomes following the surgery.

Professor Davis is actively involved in education and is the Senior Clinical Lecturer and Senior Clinical Examiner at The University of Birmingham. He currently holds the title of Head of Academy at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, coordinating all undergraduate medical education. Professor Davis is also the module lead for orthopaedics at the University of Birmingham.

For more information on Professor Davis, West Midlands Hospital or to book an appointment, please call – 08000 929221 or email westmidlands.enquiries@ramsayhealth.co.uk.