Consultant in Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
BMSc (Hons), MB ChB, FRCS (Edinburgh), FRCS (Orthopaedic & Trauma)
Essex and London
Mr Chatenya Chauhan is a highly experienced Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in conditions of the hip, knee, & hand, with expertise in arthroscopic surgery, cartilage preservation, ligament reconstruction, trauma surgery, & joint replacement of the lower limb. A consultant since 2002, he is known for combining advanced surgical techniques with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
Arthroscopy, Cartilage Surgery & Innovation
A major focus of Mr Chauhan’s career has been arthroscopic knee surgery & cartilage treatment. He undertook cartilage & arthroscopy research at Smith & Nephew’s Research Facility in York, with collaborative work involving University College London, contributing to the early validation & clinical application of cartilage imaging techniques.
He went on to establish & develop a specialist arthroscopic knee service in Southend-on-Sea, where he was appointed Consultant & continues to practise. His work has centred on joint-preserving strategies, aiming to relieve pain, restore function, & delay or avoid joint replacement where appropriate.
Mr Chauhan is particularly recognised for developing minimally invasive techniques for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, including refined approaches to hamstring tendon harvesting designed to reduce tissue trauma & support faster rehabilitation.
Joint Replacement, Robotics & Injection Therapies
In addition to joint-preserving surgery, Mr Chauhan has extensive experience in hip & knee joint replacement. He incorporates robot-assisted knee replacement technology for suitable patients, allowing improved accuracy of implant positioning, alignment, & soft-tissue balance, supporting a personalised approach to surgery & recovery.
He also offers a range of evidence-based injection therapies for osteoarthritis & joint pain, including Arthrosamid® hydrogel injections. In selected patients, Arthrosamid injections may provide long-lasting pain relief, with clinical evidence demonstrating benefit for several years in some cases, potentially delaying the need for surgical intervention.
Hand Surgery & Ultrasound-Guided Techniques
Alongside his lower-limb practice, Mr Chauhan regularly treats common hand & wrist conditions. He performs carpal tunnel & trigger finger release, utilising minimally invasive & ultrasound-guided techniques. These approaches allow precise targeting of pathology, smaller incisions, & may support faster recovery.
Medico-Legal Orthopaedic Expert Witness
Mr Chauhan has nearly 30 years’ experience in providing independent, high-quality orthopaedic expert evidence in England & Wales for both Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence matters. His reports are prepared strictly in accordance with CPR Part 35 and include a clear chronology, a contemporaneous summary of fact, supporting literature, & a signed Statement of Truth.
Personal Injury & Negligence
BASK — British Association for Surgery of the Knee
BMA — British Medical Association
ISAKOS — International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
