Minhal Chatoo
Consultant Knee Surgeon
Mr Chatoo is a Consultant Knee Surgeon based across Hertfordshire and North London. He specialises in Sports Injuries and Arthritic conditions affecting the knee. He provides a comprehensive knee service, adopting a careful approach to clinical decision-making, working closely with radiologists, physiotherapists and allied professionals to offer a holistic approach to the treatment of knee problems. After completing training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, Mr Chatoo undertook fellowship training at New York University Medical Centre and was subsequently appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic
Surgeon at East and North Herts NHS Trust in 2003. Over the last 20yrs he has developed the Knee Unit at Lister Hospital which provides a comprehensive service for the management of Sports Injuries of the Knee as well as founding the Knee Osteotomy service at Lister Hospital which is now a Regional Centre for Knee Preservation Surgery. The unit has carried out over 380 Knee Osteotomies over the last 8 years with data collected on these patients prospectively. Mr Chatoo is Faculty on the Basingstoke International Knee Osteotomy Masterclass which is the main Knee Osteotomy Conference that takes place in the UK every year. Mr Chatoo will aim to resolve a knee problem without surgery if possible but If surgery is required, Mr Chatoo performs a wide range of procedures including Arthroscopy, Meniscal Repairs, Knee Ligament reconstructions(ACL) , Knee Preservation Surgery (Femoral and Tibial Osteotomies), Partial and Total Knee Replacement, and Patella realignment and stabilisation. Mr Chatoo carries out the latest keyhole techniques for the management of ACL/cruciate ligament and meniscal/cartilage injuries. He performs the majority of primary and revision ACL/cruciate ligament reconstructions as well as multi ligament reconstructions at the East & North Herts Trust. With regards to Knee Arthritis, Mr Chatoo passionately believes in preserving as much of the knee joint as possible if surgery is required and performs Knee Preserving operations (Knee Osteotomy) in younger patients with Knee Arthritis. Mr Chatoo carries out Partial and Total Knee Replacements for older patients with Knee Arthritis. In his spare time Mr Chatoo is a keen badminton player. He also enjoys playing the piano and writing music.
Current NHS Position
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at East & North Herts NHS Trust
Year of first medical qualification
1992
Special clinical interests
Minhal Chatoo is a leading expert in the management of ACL/cruciate ligament and meniscal/cartilage injuries, offering advanced techniques for both primary and revision ACL/cruciate ligament reconstructions as well as multi-ligament reconstructions. His work is primarily carried out at the East & North Herts Trust, where he has established a reputation for excellence in the field.
With a keen focus on the treatment of the “younger” arthritic knee, Minhal Chatoo is a strong advocate for preserving as much of the knee joint as possible. He highlights the importance of considering alternative treatments to total knee replacement, noting the comparatively less favourable results of knee replacements versus hip replacements, as recorded in the National Joint Registry.
Minhal Chatoo brings a wealth of experience in “joint preserving” techniques, such as osteotomy (leg realignment) and partial knee replacement. His efforts have notably led to the development of the Knee Osteotomy Service at Lister Hospital, transforming it into a Regional Centre for Knee Preservation Surgery. The centre is celebrated for completing over 350 Knee Osteotomies, with patient data being meticulously collected prospectively.
As a respected Faculty member of the Basingstoke International Knee Symposium, the premier Knee Osteotomy Conference in the UK, Minhal Chatoo shares his expertise and insights with professionals from around the world.
Outside of his professional achievements, Minhal Chatoo enjoys staying active through playing badminton. He is also musically inclined, finding joy in playing the piano and composing music in his leisure time.
Current memberships of professional, national and regional bodies
British Orthopaedic Association
British Association for Surgery of the Knee
National Ligament Registry
European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery & Arthroscopy