About Mr Michael Moss

Mr Michael Moss is a Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon with a vast experience, having been a Consultant in elective and emergency Orthopaedic surgery for over 25 years. In 1994, Mr Moss was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at St Richard’s Hospital and the Royal West Sussex NHS Trust (now Western Sussex Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), Chichester. Mr. Moss also practices at the Chichester Nuffield Hospital.

Mr Moss was the clinical director of the Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma at St Richard’s Hospital for seven years, and has continued to lead colleagues and work with the Orthopaedic industry to pioneer new developments, techniques and procedures. These include minimally invasive surgery, minimal access surgery, computer aided surgery, keyhole surgery for the knee, hip resurfacing, and new techniques for when there is a need to redo original hip and knee surgery

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Peer Recognition

“Mr Moss is highly regarded and considered to be one of the best hip surgeons in the South of England”
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Professor Richard E. Field PhD FRCS
Advisor on Hip Replacement to the National Institute of Clinical Excellence  (NICE)
Board member of the British Hip Society.

Professional Reputation

Some prominent personalities and celebrities have benefitted from the orthopaedics expertise of Mr Michael Moss, whether it be in regards to sporting injuries or common orthopaedic problems.

Ignacio Figueras

Captain Argentinian & South American Polo Teams

When I fractured my pelvis falling from a horse playing high goal polo at Cowdray Park Polo Club for the St Regis International Cup in West Sussex, I was totally unprepared for the pain and almost complete debilitation I experienced in those first few hours and days.  Having Mr Moss assigned as my orthopaedic surgeon, at St. Richards Hospital, was a blessing.  As one of the UK’s top orthopaedic surgeons he wholeheartedly recommended that I should NOT have an operation on my pelvis, and instead to allow my body to heal naturally (for the first week under his daily care).

Following his advice has turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made.  I was back in the saddle playing polo exactly 3 months after the accident and continue to be pain free.  Something that none of my Doctors in Argentina had predicted.

Mr Moss’s expert advice is, in my opinion, one of the main reasons that I have successfully returned to playing competitive polo around the world, together with a gruelling travel schedule.

On behalf of my wife and children – my heartfelt thanks”

Testimonials

Mrs Huse from Aldwick, near Chichester, underwent a hip replacement at the Nuffield Health Chichester Hospital. She commented: “I had been in pain with arthritis for a few years but it was getting worse day by day and I simply wanted to get it done so I could enjoy the rest of my life with my husband rather than enduring pain and discomfort.

Mrs Huse, Aldwick

This is a slightly delayed thank you for the excellent care and attention I have received at The Nuffield Hospital in February where you performed a total hip replacement for me. I have now fully recovered and am able to do all the things I had almost totally given up before. I go to the gym, walk the dogs and am able to swim properly again due to the operation.

Eileen Gregory

Radio Interviews on Joint Replacement

Patient Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Osteoarthritis is often visible on X-rays. Cartilage loss is indicated if the normal space between the bones is narrowed, if there is an abnormal increase in bone density, or if bony projections or erosions are evident. A blood test is often taken to rule out rheumatoid arthritis.

Mr Moss will conduct an examination of your joint and will ask you to describe the pain. He will record your medical history, often asking you a series of questions about injuries, infections, ailments you have experienced, and any medications you are taking.

From this information and examination, Mr Moss will choose the most appropriate treatment option for you.

Commonly patients experience pain and swelling in the knee and find that everyday activities are uncomfortable. Walking may be restricted and sleep may be interrupted. Patients may notice instability or locking of the knee and occasionally a grinding sensation.

Though non-surgical treatments are always considered initially, if using medication and a can aren’t delivering enough relief, you need to be referred to a consultant orthopaedic surgeon by your GP before you can be considered for surgery.

The most common reason is osteoarthritis which causes a patient to experience aching, stiffness, and eventual loss of mobility within the knee joint. Inflammation may or may not be present. The pain may be severe at times, followed by periods of relative relief. It often worsens after extensive use of the knee and is more likely to occur at night than in the morning. Stiffness tends to follow periods of inactivity, such as sleep or sitting and can be eased by stretching and exercise. Pain also seems to increase in humid weather. As the disease progresses, the pain may occur even when the joint is at rest and can keep the sufferer awake at night.

Osteoarthritis is often visible on X-rays. Cartilage loss is indicated if the normal space between the bones is narrowed, if there is an abnormal increase in bone density, or if bony projections or erosions are evident. A blood test is often taken to rule out rheumatoid arthritis.

Mr Moss will conduct an examination of your joint and will ask you to describe the pain. He will record your medical history, often asking you a series of questions about injuries, infections, ailments you have experienced, and any medications you are taking.

From this information and examination, Mr Moss will choose the most appropriate treatment option for you.