Pranai Buddhdev
Pranai Buddhdev is an internationally fellowship-trained paediatric orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee disorders, neuromuscular conditions, and rare diseases. He has extensive training from leading institutions in the UK, Australia, and the US, and is passionate about research, education, and advancing patient care.
| Medbelle position | Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
| Titles | BSc MBBS MSc(OrthEng) FRCS(Tr&Orth) MSc(Exec.) | |
| Specialisation | Paediatrics | |
| Experience | 15 years |
Summary
Pranai Buddhdev is a fellowship-trained paediatric orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in hip preservation, arthroscopy, and complex paediatric conditions. He has trained at renowned institutions in the UK, Australia, and the US, honing advanced surgical techniques and innovative treatment methods. As a leader in research and education, he has introduced best-practice initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes. Dedicated to helping children "function and flourish," he is known for his compassionate approach and excellent communication.
Positions
- Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic & Hip Preservation Surgeon, Broomfield Hospital,Mid & South Essex NHS Trust
Education
- BSc Musculoskeletal & Orthopaedic Science UCL 2006
- MSc(Orthopaedic Engineering) Cardiff University 2015
- MBBS UCL 2008
- FRCS(Trauma & Orthopaedics) Royal College of Surgeons (England) 2017
- Executive Masters in Medical Leadership Bayes Business School, London 2022
Awards and achievements
- BSCOS-Orthopediatrics Consultant Travelling Fellowship 2024
- Nominated as 'Principal Investigator of the Year' by CRN North Thames 2024
- Best Paper Prize at Royal London Hospital Orthopaedics & Trauma Society Meeting 2021
- Skeletal Dysplasia Group UK – Founders Prize 2021
- ISHA: The Hip Preservation Society - The Richard Villar Trainee Excellence in Clinical Research Award 2018
- British Society of Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery Free Paper Prize 2016
Professional memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC number): 7021015
- British Society of Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS)
- International Society of Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA)
- European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS)
- Skeletal Dysplasia Group UK (SKDG)
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
- British Orthopaedic Research Society (BORS)
- International Interdisciplinary Committee on DDH Evaluation (ICODE)
- Paediatric Orthopaedic Society North America (POSNA)
- Global Hip Dysplasia Registry (GHDR)
Specialist Surgical Interests
Mr Buddhdev exclusively treats paediatric patients under 18 years with orthopaedic conditions.
Conditions:
- Children's Fractures & Injuries;
- Hip Dysplasia & other conditions;
- Perthes;
- Sports Knee Injuries;
- Neuromuscular Patients (Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Muscle Atrophy, Rare Diseases)
- Clubfoot;
- Skeletal Dysplasias;
- Paediatric Trauma (Fractures & Injuries)
- Paediatric Hip Conditions (including DDH, Perthes, SUFE, Hip Impingement)
Treatments:
- Scoliosis Assessment;
- Newborn Orthopaedic Assessment;
- Hip Preservation;
- Sports Injury Management
- Limb Reconstruction Surgery
- Foot Surgery including Clubfoot
- Walking Hip Spica Surgery
- Hip Guided Growth Surgery
- Benign Bone Tumour management
- Tripper Thumb Surgery
