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Mr Sameer Singh

Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon MBBS, Bsc, FRCS, (Eng) Trauma and Orthopaedics
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Medico-Legal Experience

Mr Singh is a highly experienced medico-legal expert with over 16 years of experience. Throughout his time as an expert witness, he has authored more than 500 medico-legal reports for both claimant and defendant instructions encompassing a broad spectrum of clinical negligence and personal injury matters.

Mr Singh has completed comprehensive Bond Solon expert witness training, is MedCo registered, and has provided oral evidence in court. This combination of formal training, accreditation, and courtroom experience underscores his credibility and competence as an expert witness.

Specialising in the evaluation of both upper and lower limb orthopaedic injuries, Mr Singh has a particular subspecialty interest in upper limb conditions including those affecting the hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder. He also has extensive experience with complex cases involving neuropathic pain syndromes.

Mr Singh holds a national leadership role as Medico-Legal Chair of the British Orthopaedic Association, reflecting his seniority, expertise, and ongoing commitment to maintaining professional standards within the medico-legal practice.

His portfolio includes expert opinion on over 100 clinical negligence cases to date, averaging approximately five new instructions per calendar month. He has developed a notable subspecialty in motorcycle and cycling-related injury cases with a particular emphasis on upper limb function and long-term impact.

Mr Singh has extensive experience in cases associated with: 

Shoulder:

  • Frozen shoulder hydrodilatation
  • Replacement surgery
  • Shoulder arthroplasty
  • Shoulder pain
  • Shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
  • Rotator cuff surgery
  • Shoulder stabilisation
  • Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
  • Shoulder dislocation
  • Arthroscopic Latarjet
  • Shoulder resurfacing
  • Shoulder decompressio

Elbow:

  • Elbow arthroscopy
  • Stiff elbow release surgery (Arthrolysis)
  • Elbow open debridement
  • Elbow trauma and pain
  • Tennis elbow
  • Stabilisation of unstable elbows
  • Ulnar nerve release surgery
  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

Hand/wrist/digit:

  • Trigger finger (stenosing tenosynovitis)
  • Hand surgery for Dupuytren’s disease
  • Distal radius fractures
  • Ganglion removal
  • Hand and wrist ligament reconstruction
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Vibration white finger
  • Metacarpal fracture and surgery
  • Wrist pain
  • Trapeziectomy
  • Kienbock’s Disease
  • Amputation
  • Non freezing cold injury (NFCI) (hand)
  • Degloving

RTA/cycle incidents/whiplash associated disorders:

  • Subluxation of AC joint(s)
  • Clavicle fracture
  • Upper limb injury
  • Crush injury
  • Radiated pain

General orthopaedic:

  • Comprehensive Arthroscopic Management (CAM)
  • Thoracic outlet decompression surgery
  • Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
  • Sports injuries
  • Nerve conduction studies
  • Peripheral nerve disorders
  • Non-union fractures
  • Polytrauma
  • Cumulative trauma
  • Repetitive strain
  • Lower limb surgery relating to trauma (knee):
  • Restricted movement/numbness/tingling following surgery
  • All aspects of Trauma (soft tissue and bone injuries)
  • Brachial Plexus injuries
  • Back injuries and lower back fractures
  • Tendonitis
  • Ligament Injury
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)
  • Rib fracture fixation
  • Muscle sprain
  • Ankle fractures
  • Compound fractures:
    – Internal fixation
    – Internal/removal of metalwork
  • Neuropathic related issues
  • Lipoma removal
  • Torn ligaments to the foot
  • Degenerative conditions:
    – Osteoporosis
    – Arthritis
    – Osteoarthritis
    – Bone infection

Mr Singh’s appointment availability is 2-3 weeks and his report turnaround time is 4-6 weeks. 

Clinical Experience

Since 2017 Mr Singh has served as the Clinical Lead for Trauma & Orthopaedics at Bedford Hospital. In addition, he holds the roles of Head of Incident and Mortality Investigation and Lead Consultant Appraiser for the Trust. These leadership positions reflect his expertise in patient safety, clinical governance and quality improvement.

Mr Singh graduated from Guys and St Thomas Medical School in 1995 and was appointed to the St George’s Hospital orthopaedic rotation in 2001. He was then appointed as fellow to the Liverpool Upper Limb Unit in 2006, and in the following year as fellow to the Adidas Sports Medicine Centre in New Zealand and the Adelaide Sports Medicine Centre.

Mr Singh is deeply committed to education and professional development. He has served as an Educational Supervisor at Bedford Hospital since 2011 and has delivered extensive teaching on upper limb surgery across the UK.

He remains actively engaged in ongoing clinical and medico-legal training, frequently attending national conferences to ensure his practice reflects the most current standards and guidance.

Mr Singh has memberships at the Expert Witness Institute, British Orthopaedic Society, British Elbow and Shoulder Society, Royal College Surgeons – England, and as Chair of the British Orthopaedic Association Medico Legal committee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mr Singh able to report on Brachial Plexus injuries?

Yes, Mr Singh is happy to take on these cases.

Does Mr Singh have experience with shoulder replacement?

Yes, Mr Singh is experienced in this and is happy to take on these cases.

Can Mr Singh assist with amputations?

Yes, if the amputation is related to trauma and in the hand or upper limb.

Can Mr Singh assist with Nerve Conduction Studies of the hand looking for evidence of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome?

Yes, Mr Singh can assist in this case.

Can Mr Singh comment on knees?

Yes, if it is trauma-related then Mr Singh will be able to assist.

Publications

  • Changing the consultant on calls from a daily to weekly rotation system reduces time to theatre for patients with hip fracture to improve quality of care: A retrospective Study of 2 cohorts of patients presenting with hip fracture. Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation 2014. 1-4 M. Kommer, K Gokaraju, S. Singh
  • Locked posterior dislocations of the shoulder after internal fixation-review of 3 cases of missed posterior dislocation after internal fixation of the humerus. J Shoulder Elbow Surg; 2009 May-Jun;18(3):e33-7
  • Hydroxyapatite-ceramic-coated femoral stems in revision hip surgery. An Eight year study. S. P. Trikha, S. Singh, O. Raynham, J. C. Lewis, P. Mitchell, A. J. Edge. J Bone Joint Surg 2005; 87-B: 1055-1060
  • A Simple Method for Cannulated Screw Removal. S. Singh, D. Matthews. Annals Royal College Surgeons England 2005; 87: 212.
  • Arthroscopic and laparoscopic triangulation technique. S. Singh. Royal College Surgeons Edinburgh 2005. Website
  • Superficial Radial Nerve Damage due to Kirschner Wiring of the Wrist. S. Singh, S. P. Trikha, R. Twyman. Injury 2005; 36: 330-332
  • Acute Compartment Syndrome. Review Article. S. Singh, S. P. Trikha, J. C. Lewis. Current Orthopaedics 2004; 18:468-476
  • Consent in Orthopaedic Surgery. S. Singh, R. Mayahi. Annals Royal College Surgeons England 2004; 86: 339-341. Letter regarding Consent in Orthopaedic Surgery. Royal College Surgeons Website
  • Hydroxyapatite Ceramic Coated Femoral Stems in Young Patients. A Ten Year Prospective Study. S. Singh, S. P. Trikha, A. J. Edge. J Bone Joint Surg 2004; 86-B: 1118-1123
  • Use of an Interlocking Hydroxyapatite Coated Stem in a patient with an infected non union of a periprosthetic femoral fracture with massive bone loss. A Case Report. S. P. Trikha, S. Singh, O. Raynham, J. C. Lewis, A. J. Edge. J Bone Joint Surg 2004; 86-A: 1783-1786
  • Stand Up and Be Counted. Letter regarding Basic Surgical Training in the UK. S. Singh. Annals Royal College Surgeons England 2003; 84: 362
  • A Case of Sinusitis Complicated by Blindness. Case Report. S. Singh, C. Fahy, D. Bowdler. CME Bulletin Otorhinolaryngology. Head and Neck Surgery 2000; 4:67-69
  • Hydroxyapatite-ceramic-coated femoral stems in revision hip surgery. An Eight year study. S. P. Trikha, S. Singh, O. Raynham, J. C. Lewis, P. Mitchell, A. J. Edge. Procs American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting. 2005. Hip International 2004; 14: No 2: 84: 140
  • Hydroxyapatite Ceramic Coated Femoral Stems in Young Patients. A Ten Year Prospective Study. S. Singh, S. P. Trikha, A. J. Edge. Hip International 2004; 14: No 2: 84
  • Custom Uncemented Arthroplasty with Subtrochanteric Derotational Osteotomy for Severe Femoral Anteversion in Hip Dysplasia. J. Saksena, S. Singh, S.K. Muirhead-Allwood. J Bone Joint Surg 2003; 85-B. Suppl I. 62
  • Experience of Using Customised Uncemented Stems for Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty with Severe Femoral Bone Loss. S. Singh, J. Saksena, F.S. Haddad, S.K. Muirhead-Allwood. J Bone Joint Surg 2003; 85-B. Suppl I. 61
  • Custom Uncemented Hip Arthroplasty in Patients with Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip. J. Saksena, S. Singh, S.K. Muirhead-Allwood. J Bone Joint Surg 2003; 85-B. Suppl I. 60

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