Vikas Vedi is a highly-experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee conditions and procedures. He is one the UK lead surgeons in the Rapid Recovery ProgrammeTM for joint replacement surgery, a patient-focused approach to the management of hip and knee replacement patients aimed and improving their experiences and allowing faster rehabilitation. He is also a regular speaker on hip and knee surgery at various international and national meetings and regularly teaches a number of international courses in hip and knee surgery. Continuing his passion for research and development, he is the UK principal investigator for new technology in knee replacement. Patients describe him as empathetic, patient and professional.