Mr Joby George Malal has a clinical practise dedicated to diagnosing and treating problems of the upper limb (Shoulder, Elbow and Hands). He underwent higher surgical training at the Mersey (Liverpool) Deanery gaining his CCT (Specialist Accreditation) in 2012. He acquired further subspecialist knowledge and expertise in his field by undertaking fellowship training at the world renowned Liverpool Upper Limb Unit before being appointed as a Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon in 2013. He believes in a holistic approach to treating patients under his care and ensures an unhurried consultation, giving adequate time to discuss the problem at hand and consider various treatment options available. Where appropriate, he uses the most advanced, minimally invasive and evidence based surgical techniques to treat musculoskeletal problems ensuring the best possible results. He is also an experienced joint replacement surgeon. A team of specialist anaesthetists and therapists work with him, ensuring a speedy return to function and normal life.

His research interests include treatment of shoulder and hand conditions and has published papers in high impact surgical journals. He teaches and presents regularly on national and international courses and meetings.

GP referral is not required to have an appointment.

His clinical interests include:

• Arthroscopic Shoulder & Elbow surgery
• Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty inc Reverse Polarity Shoulder Replacements and revision surgery
• Shoulder impingement syndromes
• Acromio Clavicular joint arthritis and instability
• Recurrent Shoulder dislocations
• Rotator cuff disorders
• Frozen shoulder
• Sports injuries of shoulder and elbow
• Complex upper limb fractures
• Tendonitis and nerve entrapment syndromes of upper limb like tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome
• Dupuytrens contracture (including Xiapex injections), trigger finger, hand and wrist arthritis (including small joint replacements)

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

• Arthroscopic Shoulder & Elbow surgery
• Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty
• Reverse Polarity joint replacements.
• Superior Capsular Reconstruction
• Treatment for Dupuytrens contracture
• Ultrasound guided injections.
• Arthroscopic Shoulder & Elbow surgery
• Joint preserving surgery.
• Complex upper limb fractures.
• Shoulder impingement syndromes
• Frozen shoulder, Sports injuries of shoulder and elbow
• Recurrent Shoulder Instability
• Rotator cuff disorders
• Tendonitis and nerve entrapment syndromes of upper limb
• Dupuytrens contracture, trigger finger, hand and wrist arthritis

• General Medical Council - Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) - 2012
• Royal College of Surgeons - FRCS in Trauma & Orthopaedics- 2010
• Uiniversity of Central Lancashire - MSc Health Sciences and Practice - 2008
• Royal College of Surgeons - MRCS - 2004
• College of Physicians and Surgeons - Diploma in Orthopaedics - 2002
• University of Mumbai - Master of Surgery Orthopaedics - 2002
• Mahatma Gandhi University - MBBS - 1997