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David Stitson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Plymouth

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David Stitson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Plymouth

Regain mobility and confidence with transformative private hip replacements and knee replacements in as little as 4-6 weeks.

Based in Plymouth, Devon, I am honoured to hold full practice privileges and admitting rights at Nuffield Hospital, Plymouth. I am a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and my name appears on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council. I trained as a doctor at St Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, and as a student joined the Royal Air Force as a medical cadet. Having qualified in 1991, I worked in various NHS and Military Hospitals, including twelve months at RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. Following this, I entered higher surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedics, working in Plymouth, Truro, Oxford and Middlesbrough. I then undertook a six-month fellowship at the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group in Australia to gain further experience in lower limb arthroplasty. I was appointed Military Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant at MDHU Derriford in Plymouth in early 2003 and continued in that role until 2015. During that period, I undertook numerous deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and regular Military Outpatient Clinics at HMS Drake in Plymouth. In addition, since 2003, I have performed dedicated monthly orthopaedic outpatient clinics at the Royal Marines Training Centre, Lympstone, providing assessment and treatment for recruits and permanent staff and giving advice to the chain of command. Having left the Royal Air Force in 2015, I continue to work as a civilian NHS consultant at Derriford Hospital. As well as the civilian and military trauma experience, I have developed elective expertise in primary and revision arthroplasty of the hip and knee. Within this, I have a particular sub-specialist interest in hip replacement in young adults and in the use of CT-planning and custom-made implants for hip replacement. I also provide a full range of knee replacement procedures, ranging from partial knee replacement to complex revision replacement, and can now also offer a similar CT-planned custom solution for total knee replacement where indicated.

22/03/2026

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"𝘔𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘏𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘭𝘺𝘮𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩, 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺, 𝘈𝘉𝘚𝘖𝘓𝘜𝘛𝘌𝘓𝘠 𝘖𝘜𝘛𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘕𝘋𝘐𝘕𝘎.

𝘈 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵, 𝘔𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘧𝘧 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦. 𝘛𝘏𝘈𝘕𝘒 𝘠𝘖𝘜."
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21/03/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵𝘀 & 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆

Various myths and misconceptions surround knee surgery, often leading to unnecessary anxiety and apprehension.

We explore some of the common myths & give the facts you need to know.
𝗠𝘆𝘁𝗵𝘀 & 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 - https://orthopaedicsplymouth.co.uk/the-myths-facts-around-knee-replacement-surgery-in-the-uk/
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19/03/2026

𝗞𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗺𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 | 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲

Deciding whether (or not) to undergo knee surgery is a complex decision that requires careful consideration of various factors.

We outline 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 that should be considered when deciding on knee replacement surgery, along with recommendations for pain relief.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:https://orthopaedicsplymouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Knee-replacement-symptoms.pdf
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15/03/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗗𝗼 𝗜 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗳 𝗜 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗔 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁?

We share a few pointers that could signal the need for a hip replacement:

✔️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻: If hip pain lingers despite resting, over-the-counter pain relief, or non-invasive treatments, a specialist’s opinion could be invaluable.

✔️ 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: When your hip is so stiff that even simple activities like putting on socks or shoes become challenging. This is a clear sign that expert intervention is needed.

✔️ 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀: If your discomfort wakes you up at night or prevents you from finding a comfortable sleeping position, it is definitely worth seeking out specialist advice.

✔️ 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Have physiotherapy sessions, medications, or even injections failed to bring relief? David Stitson of Orthopaedics Plymouth can offer further options, which may include surgery.

Getting the right help could mean the difference between living with pain or reclaiming the activities you enjoy most.

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: https://orthopaedicsplymouth.co.uk/need-a-hip-replacement/
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14/03/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻?

Living with chronic pain affects more than just the body—it impacts sleep, mood, and overall health. surgery directly addresses the source of pain, whether it’s a torn ligament, worn-out cartilage, or a fracture that hasn’t healed properly.

If hip pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility is interfering with your life, it may be time to explore surgical options. Book an evaluation with David Stitson, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon in . He will carefully evaluate your condition and recommend the best treatment plan tailored specifically to your needs.

𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗼 𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:

✔️ Renewed ability to perform everyday tasks without assistance
✔️ A return to sports, work, or recreational activities
✔️ A stronger sense of emotional well-being
✔️ Ability to return to loved hobbies such as or

For many, the improvements extend far beyond physical health, contributing to an overall better quality of life.
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👉 Learn more and book your consultation here:

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12/03/2026

𝗗𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲?

Improving is a key factor in maintaining independence, reducing pain, and enhancing overall quality of life, especially as we age.

Orthopaedic procedures like a total hip replacement or knee replacement can significantly improve mobility by reducing pain, correcting joint deformities, and restoring range of motion.

David Stitson of specialises in advanced joint replacement techniques that allow many patients to go from struggling to walk to resuming active hobbies like , , or .
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GIVING YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO ENJOY LIFE

07/03/2026

𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 | 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲

Understanding the Hip Replacement Recovery Timeline is crucial for setting realistic post-surgery expectations and for a successful healing process. By familiarising yourself with these stages, you can better prepare for the road to recovery.

🔗https://orthopaedicsplymouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-Life-Changing-Stages-In-Your-Hip-Replacement-Recovery-Timeline.pdf

To read more helpful guides, take a look at our 𝗢𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 section. https://orthopaedicsplymouth.co.uk/orthopaedic-patient-resources/
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☎️: 𝟬𝟭𝟳𝟱𝟮 𝟳𝟲𝟭𝟴𝟭𝟴

GIVING YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO ENJOY LIFE

05/03/2026

𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 (𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲?)

Living with hip pain can feel overwhelming, but taking the first step towards assessment often brings clarity and hope.

If You’re Struggling with Severe Hip Pain, You Don’t Have to Continue Suffering.
𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗: https://orthopaedicsplymouth.co.uk/are-you-struggling-with-severe-hip-pain/

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GIVING YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO ENJOY LIFE

01/03/2026

- 𝗔 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸𝙨

"𝘈 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘦. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 - 𝘐 𝘰𝘸𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘰𝘯𝘦! (𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘔𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘴𝘰𝘯). 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴."

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☎️: 𝟬𝟭𝟳𝟱𝟮 𝟳𝟲𝟭𝟴𝟭𝟴

GIVING YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO ENJOY LIFE

28/02/2026

Returning to a physically active lifestyle after a knee replacement procedure requires careful planning and patience.

We share an informative guide to help you transition back to sports safely after your knee replacement surgery.

🔗 https://orthopaedicsplymouth.co.uk/can-i-do-sport-after-a-knee-replacement/

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☎️: 𝟬𝟭𝟳𝟱𝟮 𝟳𝟲𝟭𝟴𝟭𝟴

GIVING YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO ENJOY LIFE

26/02/2026

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗸𝗻𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟰-𝟲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀.

As we will all suffer from some form of bone or joint pain in our lives, waiting for treatment can be frustrating and painful.

Private surgery with Mr Stitson means we can act quickly to manage your knee or hip condition and prevent it from restricting your lifestyle.
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👉 Learn more and book your consultation here:

www.orthopaedicsplymouth.co.uk
📧: 𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀@𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘀𝗽𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸
☎️: 𝟬𝟭𝟳𝟱𝟮 𝟳𝟲𝟭𝟴𝟭𝟴

GIVING YOU THE CONFIDENCE TO ENJOY LIFE

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Nuffield Hospital
Plymouth
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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