A Surgeon with Compassion

I’m Steve Millington, a consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon with over 20 years of experience treating hip and knee conditions, sports injuries, and complex trauma. I specialise in helping patients return to movement—whether that means a total joint replacement, cartilage preservation, or minimally invasive keyhole surgery.

I served for 10 years as the clinical lead the orthopaedic department at Barts Health NHS Trust and practice across London in several private clinics including HCA – London Bridge Hospital, Circle Health – The London Independent Hospital and LIPS – Battersea Power Station.

My goal is simple: to deliver clear, compassionate care grounded in clinical excellence.

Clinical Expertise

Clinical Expertise

From everyday injuries to elite athletes, I treat a wide range of orthopaedic conditions:

    • Hip & Knee Replacement (Primary and revision surgery)
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery (Keyhole techniques for meniscus, cartilage, and ligament injuries)
    • Ligament Reconstruction (ACL, MCL, and multi-ligament injuries)
    • Cartilage Repair & Regeneration (Including transplant and biologic techniques)
    • Orthopaedic Trauma (Fractures and post-traumatic joint problems)
    • Musculoskeletal Tumours (Surgical management of benign and malignant bone and soft tissue tumours, I am a fellowship trained orthopaedic tumour surgeon)

Education & Training

My academic and clinical background spans four countries and over two decades:

  • Medical Degrees: University of Nottingham – BMedSci (1996), BMBS (1998)
  • PhD in Articular Cartilage Research: Awarded in 2008 after research in the USA, Austria, and Vienna
  • Orthopaedic Fellowships: Advanced training in joint reconstruction and tumour surgery in Melbourne, Sydney, and Vienna
  • FRCS (Tr&Orth): Royal College of Surgeons

Research & Publications

With over 30 peer-reviewed publications, my academic work has focused on:

  • Cartilage imaging and regeneration
  • Biomechanics of joint injury
  • Sports-related orthopaedic trauma
  • Surgical techniques in hip and knee reconstruction

I remain active in clinical research, collaborating on studies that influence how we treat joint injuries today—and tomorrow.

Speaking, Media & Teaching

I have trained many colleagues and run the lower limb fellowship program at Barts Health helping senior UK and international surgeons to develop their sub-specialist skills in joint replacement surgery and sports injury management.

In 2019, I performed a total knee replacement live on Channel 5’s Operation Live, a BAFTA-nominated medical broadcast watched by over 1.5 million people.

Watch the live surgery segment

Languages Spoken

  • English (native)
  • German (fluent)

I’m happy to consult in either language.

Interests Beyond Surgery

Beyond work I love to spend time with my family and supporting my 3 daughters in their sporting activities. I also now enjoy social sports including cycling, mountain biking, tennis, Padel and skiing. I and my family love travelling and learning about other parts of the world.

Let’s Get You Moving Again

Whether you’re recovering from injury or seeking a long-term solution for joint pain, I’m here to help. Explore your treatment options or book an appointment below.