Mr Mahbub Alam

Mr. Mahbub Alam is a highly skilled Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in knee surgery and sports injuries. He works at Colchester Hospital University Foundation Trust and has been providing excellent care to patients since 2017. Prior to his appointment in Colchester, he served as a Consultant in London from 2014. Mr. Alam's clinical interests encompass a wide range of knee-related procedures and treatments. He specialises in arthroscopy, including cartilage surgery and meniscus surgery. He is experienced in knee ligament surgery, such as ACL repair and reconstruction, as well as MCL, LCL, PCL, and Anterolateral Ligament procedures. He is skilled in performing knee replacements, including partial knee replacements, total knee replacements, patient-specific knee replacements, and revision surgery. His expertise also extends to sports injuries, high tibial osteotomies, and advanced techniques like cartilage transplants, stem cell treatments, and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. Mr. Alam studied Medicine at University College London and received a Prestigious Scholarship. He further pursued a Master's degree in Biomechanics and Bioengineering at Imperial College London, where he conducted research on knee instability and developed innovative surgical techniques for patella instability. He completed the NE Thames Orthopaedic rotation, gaining valuable experience at renowned hospitals in London and Essex, including The Royal London Hospital and The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore). He underwent specialised training in knee surgery, sports injuries, and arthroplasty during his Knee, Sports Injuries, and Lower Limb Trauma fellowship at UHS Southampton, a centre for the European Knee Fellowship. Mr. Alam has made significant contributions to the field of orthopaedics through his research. He has published research articles in prestigious international journals, focusing on topics such as total knee replacements, knee sports and ligament injuries, and patella instability. He actively participates in academic activities, serving as a reviewer for the Bone & Joint Journal and the American Journal of Sports Medicine. He has also been involved in leading multi-center studies on knee replacement outcomes. Additionally, Mr. Alam shares his knowledge and expertise by teaching on various courses for senior doctors and surgeons, including FRCS (Tr & Orth) and ATLS. Outside of his medical career, Mr. Alam engages in education and mentorship. He dedicates time to teaching and mentoring students for GCSEs and provides career guidance in Tower Hamlets.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2012–2018
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona

2. 2018–2022
   Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla

3. 2022–2023
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Karolinska Stockholm, SE

1. 2022-09–2023-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

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h-index: 11 · i10: 12

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Mahbub Alam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.9814/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 63

2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes

   Mr Mahbub Alam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.9903/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 181

3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Mr Mahbub Alam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.4955/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 59

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