Private Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Knees

Mr Akash Sharma is a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon who is available to see adult patients here at MUMS (Midlands Ultrasound and Medical Services), in Solihull. He specialises in seeing patients with knee injuries or any condition that leads to painful symptomatic knee conditions, such as osteoarthritis.  

Mr Sharma qualified with a Distinction in Clinical Practice from St. Georges Hospital Medical School, London in 2007 and undertook his Basic Surgical Training in London and Oxford. He went on to complete his higher surgical training in the West Midlands on the Birmingham Rotation and obtained his FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) in 2016. He currently works as a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham which is recognised as a leading and internationally renowned specialist orthopaedic centre.

Mr Sharma is an expert in all aspects of knee conditions. He specialty is keyhole surgery, knee replacements and reconstructions. Mr Sharma is happy to provide second opinions for those with complex knee conditions.

Mr Sharma strives to use the latest technologies and advancements in orthopaedics to deliver the best surgical outcome for his patients. To date, he has performed the greatest number of cases using the Robotic Surgical Assistant (ROSA) for total knee replacements within the country and is currently contributing to the largest ongoing trial on robotic technology in total knee replacements using the MAKO robotics system (funded by the National Institute of Health Research). Mr Sharma has delivered lectures at the British Orthopaedic Association and Computer Aided Orthopaedic Society for the use of Robotic technology in his practice. He uses his expertise to regularly train other consultants nationally wanting to learn how to perform robotically assisted knee replacements.

Mr Sharma has been awarded three academic prizes in his medical career. He has a research background in both Clinical and Basic Sciences. He has co-authored 5 book chapters and is often invited to give lectures to trainee doctors at universities.

Mr Sharma has passion, enthusiasm and dedication for his speciality and his patients. He brings this daily into his workplace to ensure that optimal patient satisfaction and outcomes are achieved.

During your consultation with Mr Sharma the following options will be discussed, and a suitable management plan will be created:

• Lifestyle changes
• Non-operative management
• Surgical management

However, please note you may require further diagnostic imaging which includes X-rays, MRI and Ultrasound.  At MUMS in Solihull, we can offer rapid access for these investigations. 

Mr Sharma also offers a wide variety of pain-relieving injections including Ortho biologics.

These include:

• Hydrogel Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
• Hyaluronic Acid injections
• Pain killing injections for /Knee

Hydrogel Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis - Long-lasting, non-surgical relief from knee pain

Mr Akash Sharma offers the long-lasting proven pain relief - Hydrogel that prevenst surgery for patients suffering from knee arthritis. Mr Sharma uses ultrasound guidance to administer this revolutionary hydrogel implant, relieve you of pain and avoids the need for surgery.

This innovative procedure provides long-term pain relief and improved mobility by integrating within the joint lining to enhance the knee’s natural cushioning and reduce inflammation.

For many patients, it can delay or even avoid the need for knee replacement surgery.

Treatment Pathway

1. Consultation – Detailed clinical assessment and discussion of suitability.
2. Diagnostic Confirmation – Imaging or examination to confirm osteoarthritis.
3. Single Treatment Appointment – Precise ultrasound-guided hydrogel injection.

Mr Akash provides a free of charge follow up call to discuss the imaging results with you. If you are a suitable candidate for Arthrosamid – Mr Akash will advise you to book your treatment at MUMS. If you are not suitable then Mr Akash will explain why.

What to Expect

• Pain relief typically develops within 6–12 weeks following treatment
• Oral Antibiotics are given 1 hour prior to the procedure to minimise infection risk
• Provides longer-lasting results than standard pain-relief injections such as HA (hyaluronic acid) or PRP (platelet-rich plasma).
• Patients can expect 2 years or more of pain-free movement, with some reporting relief lasting up to 5 years.
• A safe, effective, and non-invasive single-session treatment available for self-pay patients.

Cost £3000 per knee