About
I’m a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and I purely look after foot and ankle problems. I graduated from Leeds University Medical School with a medical degree. I also have first class honours with distinction Bachelor of science and a Master of science degrees. I am double fellowship trained in foot and ankle surgery as well as a clinical and research fellowship at the world-renowned Foot and Ankle Institute in Baltimore, USA.
I’m an NHS consultant at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, where we see complex foot and ankle problems, that haven’t been solved elsewhere. We regularly see international patients.
I’m involved in foot and ankle surgery teaching and convene several national courses. I’m also extensively involved in foot and ankle research, and have presented this work nationally and internationally.
When I’m away from surgery life, I’m a keen runner, guitarist and I enjoys spending time with my young family and my dog (Buddy).
Publications
2019
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Fluid around the distal tibialis posterior tendon on ankle MRI: prevalence and clinical relevance
Lee S, Oliveira I, Li Y, Welck M, Saifuddin A.
Br J Radiol. 2019 Oct 17:20190722. doi: 10.1259/bjr.20190722. [Epub ahead of print]PMID:31596120 -
Intraobserver and interobserver reliability of cone beam weightbearing semi-automatic three-dimensional measurements in symptomatic pes cavovarus
Bernasconi A, Cooper L, Lyle S, Patel S, Cullen N, Singh D, Welck M.
Foot Ankle Surg. 2019 Jul 26. pii: S1268-7731(19)30110-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2019.07.005. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:31378592 -
MRI of the distal tibiofibular joint
Sharif B, Welck M, Saifuddin A.
Skeletal Radiol. 2019 Jul 9. doi: 10.1007/s00256-019-03260-7. [Epub ahead of print] Review. -
Defining reference values for the normal tibiofibular syndesmosis in adults using weight-bearing CT
Patel S, Malhotra K, Cullen NP, Singh D, Goldberg AJ, Welck MJ.
Bone Joint J. 2019 Mar;101-B(3):348-352. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.101B3.BJJ-2018-0829.R1. -
The relationship of MRI findings and clinical features in symptomatic and asymptomatic os naviculare
Al-Khudairi N, Welck MJ, Brandao B, Saifuddin A.
Clin Radiol. 2019 Jan;74(1):80.e1-80.e6. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2018.09.013. Epub 2018 Oct 28. -
The effects of weight bearing on the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis: A study comparing weight bearing-CT with conventional CT
Malhotra K, Welck M, Cullen N, Singh D, Goldberg AJ.
Foot Ankle Surg. 2019 Aug;25(4):511-516. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2018.03.006. Epub 2018 Apr 5. -
Gastrocnemius tightness: A population based observational study
Chan O, Malhotra K, Buraimoh O, Cullen N, Welck M, Goldberg A, Singh D.
Foot Ankle Surg. 2019 Aug;25(4):517-522. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2018.04.002. Epub 2018 Apr 12.
PMID:30321953
2018
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Turf toe: A clinical update
Najefi AA, Jeyaseelan L, Welck M.
EFORT Open Rev. 2018 Sep 24;3(9):501-506. doi: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.180012. eCollection 2018 Sep.
PMID:30305934 -
Prevalence of isolated gastrocnemius tightness in patients with foot and ankle pathology: a population-based study
Malhotra K, Chan O, Cullen S, Welck M, Goldberg AJ, Cullen N, Singh D.
Bone Joint J. 2018 Jul;100-B(7):945-952. doi: 10.1302/0301-620X.100B7.BJJ-2017-1465.R1.
PMID:29954204 -
Imaging of Hallux Valgus: How to Approach the Deformity
Welck MJ, Al-Khudairi N.
Foot Ankle Clin. 2018 Jun;23(2):183-192. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2018.01.002. Epub 2018 Mar 22. Review.
PMID:29729793 -
Late Presentation of Infected Silicone Granulomas in the Lower Limb
Jessop ZM, Welck M, Zinser E, Garlick N, Hopkins S.
Clin Med Insights Arthritis Musculoskelet Disord. 2018 Feb 22;11:1179544118759020. doi: 10.1177/1179544118759020. eCollection 2018.
PMID:29511361 -
Role of Tendoscopy in Treating Stage II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
Bernasconi A, Sadile F, Welck M, Mehdi N, Laborde J, Lintz F.
Foot Ankle Int. 2018 Apr;39(4):433-442. doi: 10.1177/1071100717746192. Epub 2018 Feb 16.
PMID:29451811 -
Evaluation of the 1st metatarso-sesamoid joint using standing CT - The Stanmore classification
MJ, Singh D, Cullen N, Goldberg A.
Foot Ankle Surg. 2018 Aug;24(4):314-319. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2017.03.005. Epub 2017 Mar 22.
2017
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The dowel technique for first metatarso-phalangeal joint arthrodesis in revision surgery with bone loss
Malagelada F, Welck MJ, Clark C.Foot Ankle Surg. 2018 Jun;24(3):224-228. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2017.02.009. Epub 2017 Feb 27.
PMID:29409211 -
Don′t put your foot in it: a case of talonavicular septic arthritis
Wright S, Welck MJ, Cohen H.BMJ Case Rep. 2018 Jan 26;2018. pii: bcr-2017-222912. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2017-222912.
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3D Biometrics for Hindfoot Alignment Using Weightbearing CT
Lintz F, Welck M, Bernasconi A, Thornton J, Cullen NP, Singh D, Goldberg A.
Foot Ankle Int. 2017 Jun;38(6):684-689. doi: 10.1177/1071100717690806. Epub 2017 Feb 9.
PMID:28183212
2016
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A painful foot: Lisfranc fracture-dislocations
Welck M, Zinchenko R, Tudor F.BMJ. 2016 Mar 7;352:i882. doi: 10.1136/bmj.i882.
PMID:26951155 -
Müller-Weiss Syndrome: Radiological Features and the Role of Weightbearing Computed Tomography Scan
Welck MJ, Kaplan J, Myerson MS.Foot Ankle Spec. 2016 Jun;9(3):245-51. doi: 10.1177/1938640016630055. Epub 2016 Feb 4.
PMID:26847192
2015
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Management of ankle injuries
Welck M, Rafferty M, Eltz S, Al-Nammari SS, Eseonu KC.
BMJ. 2015 Dec 15;351:h6698. doi: 10.1136/bmj.h6698. No abstract available.
PMID:26671820 -
The value of Weight-Bearing CT scan in the evaluation of subtalar distraction bone block arthrodesis: Case report
Welck MJ, Myerson MS.Foot Ankle Surg. 2015 Dec;21(4):e55-9. doi:10.1016/j.fas.2015.08.002. Epub 2015 Aug 22.
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Talar Neck Fracture after United Tibiotalar Fusion
Platt W, Welck M, Rudge B.Case Rep Orthop. 2015;2015:927259. doi: 10.1155/2015/927259. Epub 2015 Sep 28.
PMID:26491589 -
Stress fractures of the foot and ankle
Welck MJ, Hayes T, Pastides P, Khan W, Rudge B.Injury. 2017 Aug;48(8):1722-1726. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.06.015. Epub 2015 Sep 15. Review.
PMID:26412591 -
Use of bone marrow derived stem cells in trauma and orthopaedics: A review of current concepts
Pastides PS, Welck MJ, Khan WS.World J Orthop. 2015 Jul 18;6(6):462-8. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v6.i6.462. eCollection 2015 Jul 18. Review.
PMID:26191493
2014
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Lisfranc injuries
Welck MJ, Zinchenko R, Rudge B.
Injury. 2015 Apr;46(4):536-41. doi: 10.1016/j.injury.2014.11.026. Epub 2014 Dec 10. Review.
PMID:25543185
2013 and before
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Tibialis anterior tendon entrapment after ankle tightrope insertion for acute syndesmosis injury
Welck MJ, Ray P.
Foot Ankle Spec. 2013 Jun;6(3):242-6. doi: 10.1177/1938640013477131. Epub 2013 Feb 19.
PMID:23424188 -
Recurrent multifocal diabetic myonecrosis: a cause of severe extremity pain in a diabetic patient
Welck MJ, Vetpillai P, Balaji V, Jennings R, Goodier WD.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2013 Jan;95(1):e5-6. doi: 10.1308/003588413X13511609956651.
PMID:23317710 -
Posterior femoral neck impingement secondary to excess acetabular anteversion in hip resurfacing arthroplasty
Dala-Ali BM, Welck M, Osborne I, Muirhead-Allwood SK.
J Arthroplasty. 2012 Sep;27(8):1580.e9-1580.e11. doi: 10.1016/j.arth.2012.02.010. Epub 2012 May 4.
PMID:22560654 -
Pseudogout Associated Hip Pain in a Patient with HIV Infection
Dala-Ali BM, Welck M, Lloyd MA, Atkinson HD.
Case Rep Med. 2010;2010:842814. doi: 10.1155/2010/842814. Epub 2010 Dec 20.
PMID:21209737 -
James Blundell MD Edin FRCP (1790-1877): pioneer of blood transfusion
Welck M, Borg P, Ellis H.
J Med Biogr. 2010 Nov;18(4):194-7. doi: 10.1258/jmb.2010.010014.
PMID:21079255 -
Local recurrence of osteosarcoma after 17 years
Welck MJ, Gikas PD, Pearce P, Bhumbra R, Briggs TW, Cannon S.
Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2009 May;91(4):W17-9. doi: 10.1308/147870809X400967.
PMID:19416582 -
Larval therapy from antiquity to the present day: mechanisms of action, clinical applications and future potential
Whitaker IS, Twine C, Whitaker MJ, Welck M, Brown CS, Shandall A.
Postgrad Med J. 2007 Jun;83(980):409-13. Review.
PMID:17551073 -
From the Bible to biosurgery: Lucilia sericata--plastic surgeon′s assistant in the 21st century
Whitaker IS, Welck M, Whitaker MJ, Conroy FJ.
Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Apr 15;117(5):1670-1. No abstract available.
PMID:16641761
Awards
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Nov 2016
BOFAS visiting fellowship award.
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Nov 2015
BOFAS visiting fellowship award.
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Nov 2014
BOFAS visiting fellowship award.
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Nov 2014
Podium Presentation Prize at BOFAS Annual Conference, Brighton.
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Oct 2014
The David Marsh MSc Trauma and Orthopaedics Research Prize
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July 2009
Lightowler Prize for Orthopaedic Audit
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Nov 2006
Watson-Jones Prize for Orthopaedic Research & Audit.
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July 2005
The Travel Bursary for Research Presentation
Joint American and British Association of Clinical Anatomists
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July 2003
Honours: Final Written Examination.
School of Medicine, University of Leeds
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March 2002
Paediatrics Research Prize
Faculty of Paediatrics, Leeds NHS Trust
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July 2001
Major Research Bursary for BSc research.
PPP Healthcare Trust.
Highest BSc Examination and dissertation mark
Faculty of Microbiology, University of Leeds