Educating the Future Generation

Mr Kosuge was faculty at the renowned AO Trauma Basic Principles of Fracture Management Course, held at Leeds. As a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust, Mr Kosuge is on the emergency trauma rota and regularly treats patients with fractures. Whilst Mr Kosuge’s orthopaedic specialty is in hip and knee surgery, his trauma practice expands to involve treatment of fractures of both the upper and lower limbs.

The AO Trauma course is aimed at educating aspiring orthopaedic surgeons on the principles of fracture management. Earlier in the year, Mr Kosuge was also faculty at the British Hip Society’s Instructional Course held in Belfast as well as the Principles of Hip Arthroplasty Course for Specialist Trainees held in Harlow.

Educating the future generation is a passion for Mr Kosuge and he hopes to develop his teaching skills through experience with trainees at work and at formal educational events. He was recently nominated for The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust’s Educator of the Year Award. Mr Kosuge’s drive for delivering high quality patient-care is what he hopes he is able to instil in the future generation.

The feedback from patients of Mr Kosuge who recently underwent knee and hip replacements at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust highlight some of the attributes that he hopes he is able to pass on to his trainees:

‘He is the best ! I can’t thank him enough. After only 8 weeks from a knee replacement I am back playing golf. And walking 18 holes. I have recommended him to 5 other people who are waiting for surgery. I am not in any pain from my knee,…..Thanks Dennis Kosuge you are one lovely person.’

‘After my experience with my GP who said I had mild arthritis and I would never need a hip replacement and just prescribed addictive pain relief Mr Kosuge was amazing . He listened to me , sent me for x rays and could not believe how deteriorated my hip had become . I was put on the priority list and within weeks was given a date for the op. Every care was taken . I was encouraged to go to joint school to learn what was to happen and I found that very helpful . On the day all went very smoothly and the next day I was walking with the aid of crutches. The after care has been very good and I now don't need to see anyone for two years.’

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To book a consultation with Mr Kosuge at Rivers Hospital, or call 01279602675.