Mr Zaid Abu Al-Rub

Mr Zaid Abu Al-Rub (MBBS, MRCSEd, IOC Dip Sport Med, FRCS Tr&Orth)

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – specialising in Knee Surgery
NHS Base – Kingston Hospital

About Mr Abu Al-Rub


Mr Zaid Abu Al-Rub is a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee and Trauma Surgeon at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. He is passionate about helping both athletes and non-athletes return to the activities they enjoy and that matter most to them — whether that’s competitive sport, recreational exercise, or simply living without pain. His approach centres on evidence-based, patient-focused care and tailoring treatment to each individual’s goals and lifestyle.

Mr Abu Al-Rub has a particular interest in sports-related knee injuries, joint preservation, and modern knee replacement techniques. His interests were complemented by a Diploma in Sports Medicine awarded by the International Olympic Committee, and high-quality fellowships in knee sports surgery. His philosophy combines clinical precision with compassionate care, ensuring that every patient receives the best possible outcome through cutting-edge surgical, rapid recovery, and rehabilitation practices.

Mr Abu Al-Rub will treat every case on its’ own merits and will tailor your management plan to suit your personal needs and meet your targeted goals.

Diseases and Treatments Offered

Mr Abu Al-Rub’s clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of knee surgery, including:

  • Sports knee injuries – ACL, PCL, MCL and multi-ligament reconstruction
  • Meniscal injuries – arthroscopic meniscal repair and meniscal transplantation
  • Cartilage damage – cartilage restoration and regenerative procedures
  • Knee malalignment – osteotomy and realignment surgery to preserve the natural joint or treat instability
  • Patellofemoral disorders – management of anterior knee pain and patella instability through soft tissue and/or bony procedures including MPFL reconstructions, tibial tuberosity osteotomy, and trochleoplasty.
  • Complex knee fractures – Tibial plateau, ACL and PCL avulsion fractures.
  • General orthopaedic fractures – Hip, wrist, ankle fractures in paediatric and adult populations.
  • Degenerative knee disease – unicompartmental (partial) and total knee replacement
  • Revision knee arthroplasty – Converting partial to total knee replacement, and redo knee replacement for specific indications.

He offers both surgical and non-surgical treatment options, including minimally invasive, computer-assisted, and robotic-assisted knee surgery techniques, focusing on faster recovery and improved long-term outcomes.

Academic & Clinical Background

After completing a competitive national training programme in Trauma and Orthopaedics, Mr Abu Al-Rub achieved his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the Yorkshire and Humber Deanery. He subsequently undertook a series of prestigious post-CCT fellowships in comprehensive knee surgery across leading UK centres — Leeds, Harrogate, Coventry, and Oxford (Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre) — gaining advanced subspecialist experience in soft-tissue knee reconstruction, cartilage restoration, meniscal transplantation, osteotomy, and knee arthroplasty using conventional, computer, and robot-assisted techniques.

Mr Abu Al-Rub has performed nearly 4,000 orthopaedic & trauma procedures, including more than 1,500 specialist knee operations, and has presented his research internationally at BASK, EFORT, and the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. His academic contributions include peer-reviewed publications, textbook chapters, and ongoing work integrating clinical research with innovation in patient care and service improvement.

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS Tr & Orth)
  • British Association for Surgery of the Knee (BASK)
  • International Olympic Committee (PG Diploma in Sports Medicine)
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