Mr Pranai Buddhdev

Mr. Pranai Buddhdev is a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic & Hip Preservation Surgeon renowned for his expertise in treating hip and knee disorders, as well as neuromuscular and rare conditions in children. Graduating from the Royal Free & University College Medical School in 2008, Mr. Buddhdev has dedicated his career to advancing the field of children's orthopaedic surgery. Throughout his surgical training in South East London, Mr. Buddhdev gained extensive experience at prestigious institutions such as King's College & Evelina London Children's Hospitals, where he honed his skills in various sub-specialties including neuromuscular, trauma, foot & ankle, sports knee, and hip preservation surgery. Furthering his expertise, Mr. Buddhdev completed the Paediatric Orthopaedic & Young Adult Hip fellowship at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, and an international fellowship at the renowned Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. He was also awarded the International Hip Preservation Society Travelling Fellowship in 2019, allowing him to refine his specialist hip preservation and arthroscopy skills at prominent institutions worldwide. As a substantive consultant at Mid & South Essex NHS Trust since 2020, Mr. Buddhdev continues to provide exceptional care to his patients, with an honorary contract at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. His dedication to patient safety and care improvement is evident through his leadership in clinical improvement projects, including innovative approaches such as guided growth of the hip and walking hip spica casts, which have significantly improved outcomes and reduced hospital stays. Mr. Buddhdev is actively involved in education and research, serving on the Education Committee of the British Society of Children's Orthopaedic Surgeons and hosting the #ThePaedipodsCast podcast. Recognised for his leadership, Mr. Buddhdev holds key roles in organisations such as the Hip Hope Network and the Global Hip Dysplasia Registry, demonstrating his commitment to advancing patient care and outcomes. He is highly regarded for his compassionate bedside manner, excellent communication skills, and dedication to his patients and their families.

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

1. 2004–2010
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   UAB Barcelona

2. 2010–2014
   Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra

1. 2014-09–2015-08
   Junior consultant

   UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

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Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery

   Mr Pranai Buddhdev, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.7726/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 42

2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across

   Mr Pranai Buddhdev, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.1363/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 128

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