Mr Ali Noorani
MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCS FRCS (Trauma & Orth)
Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow & Upper Limb; Medical Director and Chairman for Orthopaedic Specialists; President and Chairman for The Harley Street Specialist Hospital; Chief Medical Advisor for JS Healthcare Division; CEO of Next AI
Introduction
Mr Ali Noorani is a leading consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon who specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery. He is a particular authority on sports injuries and trauma, has treated many elite sportspeople, including Premier League footballers, and a number of professional cyclists, boxers and mixed martial arts Ultimate Fighting Championship competitors. His international standing in dealing with complex sports injuries and complex trauma mean that orthopaedic colleagues regularly refer these cases to him. He was the UK team doctor for the American National Basketball Association (NBA) and orthopaedic doctor for the American National Football League (NFL) and the Rugby World Cup (2015). He is also a trusted name in the movie industry and regularly treats A-list actors. With an international practice based in London, UAE and Pakistan, Mr Noorani’s priority is always to deliver an accurate diagnosis in a clear and compassionate way, and, despite his already world-renowned expertise, he is dedicated to further research and ongoing development in his field.
Specialist interests
Complex sports injuries and trauma
Joint preservation and management of early onset arthritis
Frozen shoulder
Subacromial impingement
Rotator cuff tears
Shoulder instability/dislocation
Clavicle fractures
ACJ dislocations/injuries
Minimally invasive arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery
Regenerative treatments
About Mr Noorani
Qualifying from the Imperial College School of Medicine (London) in 2000, Mr Noorani completed his orthopaedic and trauma training on the prestigious Royal London Hospital rotation together with 16 months’ training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore with the Shoulder and Elbow Service and the Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit. He undertook further specialist fellowship training in shoulder, elbow and upper limb surgery at the globally renowned Upper Limb fellowship programme at The Royal Liverpool Hospital. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Trauma & Orth) in 2009.
Mr Noorani works at St Bartholomew’s and The Royal London Hospital, a tertiary referral centre for complex upper limb patients and the biggest trauma centre in Europe. He is Medical Director and Chairman for Orthopaedic Specialists and President and Chairman for The Harley Street Specialist Hospital.
He is also a shoulder surgeon at the London Institute for Sports Exercise and Health (ISEH), the UK’s only International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognised centre. He is also the upper limb lead for the Sports Injury Clinic at OS clinic; a shoulder, elbow and upper limb surgeon at the BMI London Independent Hospital, The Wellington Hospital, The Princess Grace Hospital and The London Clinic.
Mr Noorani sees a multidisciplinary approach as the best way to treat patients upper limb problems. Well-known for adopting a holistic, patient-centric approach, only 20% of his patients will actually go on to have surgery. Working together with a team of physiotherapists, he takes a meticulous approach to patient rehabilitation and, when surgery is required, he uses his expertise in minimally invasive techniques to get his patients back to normal as soon as possible. He strongly believes that accurate diagnosis is crucial, but explanation is essential too. Patients and also therapists, dealing with shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist symptoms value the reassurance and explanations, Mr Noorani unfailingly provides.
An expert in setting up multi-disciplinary teams and one-stop clinics in several different areas in the NHS and private healthcare arena, he has adopted LEAN methodology to streamline the patient journey in the upper limb service and has introduced several innovative pathways, including a one-stop clinic where patient assessment, radiological investigations, pre-admission, and scheduling can all be done within 24 hours. He has been at the forefront of telemedicine and developed techniques which are now used worldwide. Patients can be diagnosed in Dubai, for instance, and the results can be studied in London using cloud-based systems.
He is the founding member of the Royal London Orthopaedic and Trauma Society and the Barts Orthopaedic Fund and on the education board of the European Society for Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation (EUSSER). He is also an active member of both the British Shoulder and Elbow Society and the British Orthopaedic Association; a member of the British Medical Association and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. He is a co-founder of REE Health and Trauma SOS, a concierge company which looks after the healthcare and logistics for patients with orthopaedics and trauma.
He is a recognised educator and clinical supervisor, has been frequently published in peer-reviewed journals and carried out research in several areas including instability. He is on the review board for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and has been a principal investigator on several multicentre randomised controlled trials.
He won the coveted Annual British Shoulder and Elbow Society Fellowship in 2010 and the British Orthopaedic Association Fellowship in 2011. He used these fellowships to gain further valuable insight into upper limb and trauma surgery including training widely in the US including at Harvard University, the Mayo Clinic, Columbia University, and the Rothman Institute. He was also awarded an AO trauma fellowship to Salzburg.
Above all, Mr Noorani is a vastly experienced surgeon in whom countless patients have placed their trust, knowing that he not only specialises in their condition as a patient, but also understands its impact on them as a human being.
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I would like to thank you for everything you have done for me regarding my left shoulder.
As you remember, I saw you some time back in September 2020, after years of suffering with a left shoulder problem which worsened with time. From the very first consultation, you have been wonderful and explained every little step of my journey in great detail. From reviewing me pre-op and then again post op. the level of care you have given me has been second to none.
You have been available to me throughout my rehab journey, available to see me if I had any questions – which I am forever grateful for. You really have provided me with the best patient care from the very beginning up until today, where I still remain under your care.
Abdirizak, June 2021
Ali Noorani is an incredible surgeon. I broke my arms twice from horse riding. As a result of my accidents I required two complicated surgeries. Mr. Ali was very professional, kind and carrying throughout the whole process and thank to him I have a full range of movement in my arms. I am also back in a saddle. I cannot thank Mr Noorani enough for all his time, amazing work and patience with me. Highly recommended!
Kinga, May 2020
Thank you for your wonderful care. You have a lovely combination of professionalism and caring and I appreciate it very much. I felt blessed to have such a great doctor taking care of my health. I am grateful for the surgery as I have come out feeling better than ever. I will be recommending you to everyone to who is in need of an expert doctor.
Mr R, September 2019
Videos
Mike, a professional weightlifter, is back to full fitness following two shoulder injuries, both successfully treated by Mr Ali Noorani
Typical journey of a patient going through a shoulder arthroscopy – Mr Ali Noorani
A non-surgical approach by Mr Ali Noorani sees dentist, Dr Kotecha back to work in three weeks
Mr Ali Noorani explains his approach to treating patients with upper limb problems.
Pec major repair by Mr Ali Noorani for Professional Footballer Barry.
Video designed for orthopaedic surgeons in training by Mr Ali Noorani.
Lecture on the ABCD of shoulder assessment.
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Professional background
Mr Ali Noorani
MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCS FRCS (Trauma & Orth)
Consultant Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgeon, Shoulder, Elbow & Upper Limb; Medical Director and Chairman for Orthopaedic Specialists; President and Chairman for The Harley Street Specialist Hospital; Chief Medical Advisor for JS Healthcare Division; CEO of Next AI
- Royal London Orthopaedic and Trauma Society
- Barts Orthopaedic Fund
- European Society for Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation (EUSSER)
- British Shoulder and Elbow Society
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Medical Association
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
- Independent Doctors Federation
Trains surgeons at the Royal London Rotation and the Percival Pott’s Rotation.
Founder of Royal London Hospital Orthopaedic and Trauma Society – a forum for trainees in orthopaedics.
Speaks and lectures on a weekly basis nationally and internationally.
Teaches trainees hands on in workshops
He is regularly on the faculty of international courses teaching other consultants.
Educational & Clinical Supervisor
Mr Ali Noorani is an enthusiastic teacher and has completed the TAiP and Teach the Teachers courses.
In his present position as an Orthopaedic and Trauma Consultant in a teaching hospital, he am responsible for the training of the specialist registrars.
He is on the Annual Review of Competence Progression (ARCP), for the NE Thames Training programme.
He is on the interview panel for selection of surgeons into the orthopaedic training programme.
Clinical Tutor
Mr Ali Noorani is also responsible for supervising and teaching 4th and 5th year medical students from the Barts and the London Medical School. This includes a formal lecture once a week. He also teaches nurses and allied health professionals core orthopaedic knowledge, and safe and efficient practices.
Simulation Centre
As part of the North East Thames training programme he is introducing simulation into the teaching curriculum. This includes training on the Non-Technical Skills Simulation in Orthopaedics.
Invited Faculty & other Teaching experience
In addition to day-to-day teaching, his formal teaching experiences include:
- Educational committee of the European Society for Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation (EUSSER)
- Faculty on the QMUL Sports & Exercise Medicine BSc, Nov 2013
- Faculty on Non-Technical Skills Simulation, Royal London Hospital ( 3 times / year)
- Faculty on the Mersey Deanery Shoulder Instructional Course, Feb 2013
- Faculty on the 42nd BOA Instructional course Jan 2013
- Faculty on the University College London & Stanmore MSc/BSc on Clinical Aspects of Orthopaedics, Nov 2012
- Faculty on the Trauma MSc at Royal London Hospital May 2012
- Faculty SpR/ST3 interview course (Orthotrainer) Mar 2012
- Faculty at the Liverpool Advanced Shoulder Instability Masterclass Nov 2011
- Examiner for the SITE (Surgical In Training Evaluation) Oct 2011
- Organising the Royal London Hospital Orthopaedic &Trauma Society Academic Programme (July2008-July 2011) see www.rlhots.org for abstract booklets
- Co-ordinating the regional teaching programme for the rotation (Oct 10 to April 2011)
- Ongoing development of Orthopaedic Knowledge Database for Royal London Hospital Trauma and Orthopaedic Society.
- Supervising and teaching operations to Trauma Fellows and Junior SpRs during weekly Trauma list (Jul 2008 Mar 2009 & Oct 2009-Apr 2010)
- Journal clubs and teaching lectures for the NE Thames T&O rotation Trauma and Orthopaedic teaching programme (Feb 05 to July 2011)
- Teaching faculty for the Stanmore Plaster (Sep 2010)
- Weekly lunchtime SHO Teaching Sep 2007- Jul 2008
- Teaching faculty for the Stanmore Plaster (Sep 2005)
- Applied Anatomy to final year SSM students (Apr 2005)
- Surgical tutor at GP plastic surgery course at Royal London Hospital (Nov 2004)
- Created “Skills Box” to facilitate teaching junior colleagues surgical skills in a laboratory setting (Oct 2004)
- Organised a formal teaching programme for the nurses in Plastic Surgery at The Royal London Hospital. Oct 2004
Published Papers
www.researchgate.net/profile/Ali_Noorani
Patient-Centered Outcomes of Microfragmented Adipose Tissue Treatments of Knee Osteoarthritis: An Observational, Intention-to-Treat Study at Twelve Months
Nima Heidari; Ali Noorani; Mark Slevin[…]; Adrian Wilson
Aug 2020
BESS/BOA patient care pathways: Atraumatic shoulder instability
Ali Noorani; Michael Goldring; Anju Jaggi[…]; Peter Brownson
Dec 2018
Subscapularis pyomyositis: A rare presentation of shoulder pain
Simond Jagernauth; Reece Alexander James Clough; Ali Noorani; Muaaze Ahmad
Mar 2018
Assessment of penetration of dorsal screws after fixation of the distal radius using ultrasound: Cadaveric study
Daniel Williams; Jagwant Singh; Nima Heidari; Ali Noorani[…]; Livio Di Mascio
Feb 2016
Long contoured locking plate fixation of traumatic proximal humeral fractures with distal extension
Joby Jacob George Malal; Alistair Mayne; Faten Arouri; Ali Noorani […]; Peter Brownson
Dec 2014
Assessment and treatment strategies for rotator cuff tears
Wisam Al-Hakim; Ali Noorani; Simon Martin Lambert
Mar 2014
Jaggi Muscle Patterning IntJShoulderSurg 2012
Anju Jaggi; Ali Noorani; Alexander Andrew Malone[…]; Ian Bayley
Aug 2013
Review Article: Regenerative Techniques for Repair of Rotator Cuff Tears
Zafar Ahmad; Frances M D Henson; John Wardale; Ali Noorani […]; Neil Rushton
Aug 2013
When sheep play tennis
Zafar Ahmad; Roger A Brooks; Frances M D Henson; Ali Noorani […]; N Rushton
Jan 2013
Outcomes of the long philos plate for open reduction and internal fixation of complex proximal humerus fractures
Alistair Mayne; Joby Jacob George Malal; Ali Noorani[…]; P. Brownson
Oct 2012
Tissue engineering for the rotator cuff
Frances M D Henson; Zafar Ahmad; Roger A Brooks[…]; Ali Noorani
Sep 2012
‘Piggy-Back’ Customized (CADCAM) Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Extreme Dysmorphism of the Scapula and Humerus
Ali Noorani; Anna Panagiotidou; Adam N. Pandit[…]; Simon Martin Lambert
Jul 2012
Validation of the Stanmore percentage of normal shoulder assessment
Ali Noorani; David J.S. Roberts; Alexander Andrew Malone[…]; Ian Bayley
Mar 2012
Subacute physeal abscess: Case report to illustrate treatment with a minimally invasive incision and drainage technique
Taimur T Shah; K F Chin; Ali Noorani; D Nairn
Mar 2012
Exploring the Application of Stem Cells in Tendon Repair and Regeneration
Zafar Ahmad; John Wardale; Roger A Brooks; Ali Noorani […]; Neil Rushton
Feb 2012
Muscle activation patterns in patients with recurrent shoulder instability
Anju Jaggi; Ali Noorani; Alexander Andrew Malone[…]; Ian Bayley
Feb 2012
Latissimus dorsi tendon transfers for rotator cuff deficiency
James R Donaldson; Adam Pandit; Ali Noorani[…]; Simon Martin Lambert
Oct 2011
Image Intensifier-Guided Injection of Corticosteroid and Local Anesthetic Agent for the Treatment of Recalcitrant Plantar Fasciitis
Kate L Atkins; Kuen Foo Chin; Ali Noorani; David S Nairn
Aug 2010
The role of MRI in the diagnosis of proximal femoral fractures in the elderly
Rishi Chana; Ali Noorani; Neil Ashwood[…]; P Baird
Mar 2006
Displacement of the common peroneal nerve in posterolateral corner injuries of the knee
Nicholas Bottomley; Andy Williams; R Birch; Ali Noorani […]; J Lavelle
Sep 2005
Case Reports Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (Schwannoma), arising from an unidentifiable nerve in the neck, with Horner’s Syndrome
- I. Siddiqui; Ali Noorani; S. A. Zaidi; I. A. Shaikh
May 2003
Low molecular weight Reparin (Bemiparin sodium) and the coagulation profile of patients with heart failure
Ferruccio De Lorenzo; Douglas Newberry; Michael F Scully; Ali Noorani […]; Vijay Vir Kakkar
May 2002
Current trends in the management of thromboembolic events
F De Lorenzo; Ali Noorani; Vijay Vir Kakkar
May 2001
Ultrasound to assess Screw Penetration after Distal Radius Fractures: a Cadaveric Study.
Williams D, Singh J, Heidari N, Molyneux C, Ahmad M, Noorani A, Di Mascio L
Invited Lectures
Common Shoulder Problems in the 21st Century
Noorani A
*Presented at the GP MSK & Orthopaedic Conference BMI, 11th May 2013
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