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
Hip Surgery
Typical symptoms include pain and stiffness which reduces the distance an individual is ordinarily able to …
I perform total hip replacements on patients who are suffering with an arthritic or damaged joint …
With this relatively new procedure, the ball of the hip is resurfaced rather than the entire head of the thighbone…
Typical symptoms include pain and stiffness which reduces the distance an individual is ordinarily able
Knee Surgery
Over the last 15 years advances in surgical technique and joint design have meant that knee joint replacement has…
If a knee joint starts to wear out, in 80% of cases the process usually starts on the inner (medial) side…
In 20% of cases where a knee is beginning to wear, the process starts on the outside part of the knee …
The advantages provided by these smaller knee resurfacing procedures can occasionally be extended in…
Not infrequently, especially in women, the area of the knee between the underside of the patella …
Although a well-positioned knee joint will last many years, knee joints, like any mechanical structure…
Sports
Arthroscopy is a safe method of examining and treating conditions affecting the joints. Most arthroscopic procedures..
A lot of people occasionally suffer some discomfort around their patella (kneecap) during normal …
I’m seeing an increasing number of patients with knee ligament injuries. This is because people are keeping fit and active longer and more people…
Knee realignment surgery is often used to improve the alignment of your knee/s. Occasionally only a small part…
Over the last 15 years advances in surgical technique and joint design have meant that knee joint replacement has…
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
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.
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.
Radio Interviews on Joint Replacement
Patient Support
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Recovery after Hip Replacement
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Complications after Hip Replacement
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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.