Mr Ash Soni is a Consultant Sports Surgeon with a high volume tertiary level practice focussing on complex soft tissue Knee pathology, Hip arthroscopic surgery & Hamstring injuries. Having served as Team physician for Division 1 Collegiate and Professional teams, including Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL), Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL), and Pittsburgh Ballet, he has extensive experience in providing the highest level of care to Professional and amateur sportsmen.
Mr Soni graduated in 2003 with honors. His surgical training started in London, following which he moved to Leeds for higher surgical training. After obtaining the FRCS, he spent one year at the best centres in Yorkshire acquiring skills in Knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty. Thereafter he was accepted onto a prestigious one year Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship program at the world-renowned University of Pittsburgh Center for Sports Medicine. He has been trained in the highest quality care for professional as well as amateur sportsmen and has mastered the advanced arthroscopy skills of Knee, Hip & Shoulder under the guidance of Dr Freddie Fu, Dr Christopher Harner and Dr James Bradley. He is not only the first British Orthopaedic Surgeon to complete this prestigious Fellowship but also won the “Best Graduating Fellow” award from the University of Pittsburgh.
Mr Soni is an award-winning researcher and innovator. He has developed surgical techniques and frequently delivers expert lectures internationally. He has numerous peer-reviewed publications and his research has been presented at various national & international meetings. He has also authored numerous book chapters related to sports injuries and is a reviewer for AJSM & KSSTA journals. His research focuses on the relationship of patient related outcomes & kinematics after Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction and outcomes post revision meniscal repairs. He is a keen educator and leads the Orthopaedic teaching program at Homerton Hospital.
Outside of work, Mr Soni enjoys outdoors activities and is a keen racquet player. He likes to keep fit with regular weight and high intensity training. He is a family man and loves spending time with his family.
| Examination/Degree | University/Institution | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|
| MD/ MBBS | Himachal Pradesh University | July 2003 |
| USMLE | ECFMG | December 2007 |
| MRCS | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | March 2008 |
| Dip SEM (UK & Ireland) | Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine, UK | November 2013 |
| FRCS (Trauma & Ortho) | Joint committee on Intercollegiate examinations UK | February 2014 |
| CCT Orthopaedics | Intercollegiate Royal College of Surgeons | July 2015 |
GMC UK- On specialist Register Orthopaedics: 6124698
Pennsylvania medical council
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
American Orthopaedic society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America
British Orthopaedic Association
Royal College of Surgeons
Best Research Award – University of Pittsburgh June 2016
Best Graduating fellow award- University of Pittsburgh 2016
Expert speaker on multiple International conferences
Travelling fellowship Lyon Knee School August 2016– Dr David Dejour
Travelling fellowship Munich August 2016- Dr Stefan Hinterwimmer
Biomet North American Travelling Fellowship 2013
Honours Final MBBS
| APPOINTMENT | EMPLOYER | PERIOD |
|---|---|---|
| Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialist interest in arthroscopy of Knee, Hip, Shoulder (Sports Injuries) and Knee Arthroplasty |
NHS: Homerton University Hospital & SLG Centre, Olympic Village, London Private: 1.The London Clinic 2. BMI London Independent |
Current Job |
| Advanced Arthroscopy & Sports Medicine fellow (Knee, Shoulder & Hip) |
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh (United States) |
07/2015 – 07/2016 |
| Post FRCS training Knee Surgery (Arthroplasty & Soft tissue) |
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, Hull Royal Infirmary |
10/2014 – 07/2015 |
| Higher surgical training (ST-3 to ST-7) | Leeds Teaching Hospitals | 08/2009 – 08/2014 |
| Basic Surgical training (ST-1 & 2) Trauma & Orthopaedics Plastic Surgery |
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS trust, Leeds UK | 08/2007 – 08/2009 |
| FY-2 Elderly Medicine, Cardiac Surgery Trauma & Orthopaedics |
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK | 08/2006 – 08/2007 |
| Senior House Officer General Surgery | Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, Sheffield, UK | 07/2006 – 08/2006 |
| Bariatric Honorary Research Fellow General Surgery Department |
Homerton University Hospital, London, UK | 05/2006 – 06/2006 |
| Senior House Officer General Surgery |
Dr R M L Hospital, New Delhi, India | 04/2005 – 10/2005 |
| Pre-Registration House Officer Surgical Rotation 6 months Medical Rotation 6 months |
Dr RPG Medical College Hospital, Himachal Pradesh, India | 07/2003 – 07/2004 |
Team Physician:
Duquesne Football Division I- NCS Collegiate team
Duquesne Soccer
Pitt Swimming & Diving
Pitt Softball
Assistant Team Physician:
Pittsburgh Steelers – NFL
Pittsburgh Penguins – NHL
Pittsburgh Ballet
Expert Panel: ACL & Knee Osteotomy Live transmission from Dubai Dr Charlie Brown & Ronald- ISKAA Global Summit New Delhi Nov 2016
Instructional Lecture: Graft options for multi-ligament Knee injury- ISKAA Global Summit New Delhi Nov 2016
Instructional Lecture: Patella instability: Etiology & Assessment- ISKAA Global Summit New Delhi Nov 2016
Instructional Lecture: ITB based ALL reconstruction: Modified Lemaire’s procedure- ISKAA Global Summit New Delhi Nov 2016
Instructional Lecture: How to chose right patient for Hip arthroscopy- ISKAA Global Summit New Delhi Nov 2016
Cadaveric Knee Arthroscopy workshop: ACL & Meniscectomy tips & tricks : MAMC, New Delhi
Diagnostic Accuracy of MRI Detection of Ramp Lesions of the Knee. Accepted for ISAKOS 2017 Shanghai
Can Glenoid Wear be Accurately Assessed Using X-Ray? Evaluating Agreement of X-Ray and MRI Walch Classification, accepted for ISAKOS 2017 Shanghai
Rotatory Instability In Patients Undergoing Revision ACL Reconstruction: A Prospective Comparative Study: Accepted for ISAKOS 2017 Shanghai
Relationship of Quantitative pivot shift to Clinical outcomes after ACL-R, AAOS San Diego March 2017
Multiligament Knee Injury Mx: June 2015UPMC
Paediatric OCD: sports conference June 2015 UPMC
Relationship of Quantitative pivot shift to Clinical outcomes after ACL-R. Fellows research day, University of Pittsburgh. June 2016
Revision ACL reconstruction: Fellow’s course Austin May 2016
Meniscus Transplantation, Sports conference University of Pittsburgh May 2016
Complex Meniscal repair. Review course – ESSKA 2016
Non Arthroplasty management for shoulder OA – ESSKA 2016
Lateral Extraarticular tenodesis. Musahl, Soni, Herbst ESSKA 2016-06-01
A meta-analytic review of the effects of soccer heading. FIFA Isokinetic Sports conference, London 2016
Anterolateral capsule: Fact or fiction, FIFA Isokinetic Sports conference, London 2016
Role of bony morphology on pre-operative pivot shift testing in ACL injured knees, ESSKA 2016
Rotatory instability in patients undergoing revision ACL reconstruction: A prospective comparative study, ESSKA 2016
Increased Lateral tibial Slope- A predisposing factor for ACL injury in male collegiate American Football players, ESSKA Barcelona 2016
Failed Meniscal repair: Is it worth considering revision repair, ESSKA 2016
ALL reconstruction with ACL Debate: No – ESSKA 2016
Complex meniscal repair: Review course. Ashish Soni, Volker Musahl ESSKA 2016
Quadriceps autograft ACL reconstruction. ACL symposium, North Carolina April 2016
What do I do in ACL reconstruction, Sports symposium, Florida Feb 2016
Treatment of 1st time shoulder dislocation, Florida Feb 2016
Posterior Shoulder instability, Florida Feb 2016
Challenges in ACL Surgery, Florida Feb 2016
Challenging revision ACL case- Instructional Course, James Bradley, Ash Soni, AAOS 2016
How to choose your first patient for Hip Arthroscopy, Naples Dec 2015
Knee Dislocations – UPMC Sports Grand Rounds Jan 2016
Shoulder Arthroplasty- Sports Grand Rounds UPMC, October 2015
Rotator Cuff Tears – Sports Grand Rounds UPMC, September 2015
Bilateral Medial Malleolus stress fracture due to osteoarthritis of Knee: A case report- a SICOT 2013
Is smoking a contraindication for Calcaneal fracture fixation: A question still unanswered- SICOT 2013 & EFORT Istanbul 2013
“Gustillo lllC fractures of lower limb: Our 15 year experience.” – EFORT Congress May 2012 Berlin & British Orthopaedic Association Congress, 2011 Ireland
A Pseudo tumour due to Vitallium plating 40 years after implantation: A case report and review: BOTA Congress, Birmingham UK, July 2012 & EFFORT Congress, Istanbul, June 3013
Patients in an unstable/extremis physiological state with femoral shaft fractures: An analysis of outcomes. British Trauma Society meeting, Manchester 2011 &
EFFORT 2011, Copenhagen
“Gustillo lllC fractures of lower limb: Our 15 year experience.”
Soni A, Tzafetta K, Knight S, Giannoudis PV. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012 May;94(5):698-703
Is smoking a contraindication for Calcaneal fracture fixation: A question still unanswered
Soni A, Vollans S, Mann C- Foot & Ankle Specialist 2015
Course review for Surgical exposure to upper and lower extremity-
Soni A, Ul-Haq I, BMJ careers: September 2009
Bilateral Medial Malleolus stress fracture due to osteoarthritis of Knee: A case report and review of literature
Soni A, Vollans S, Haendlemayer K, Ng A- Journal of Surgical Case reports
A Pseudotumour due to Vitallium plating 40 years after implantation: A case report and review of literature.
Soni A, Shakhokhani M, Chambers I – Abstract published in JBJS Br
Compartment syndrome of arm: A rare presentation: MYMJ 2015
The anterolateral ligament of the knee: unwrapping the enigma. Anatomical study and comparison to previous reports. Kosy J, Soni A, Venkatesh R, Mandalia V- Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Feb 2016; DOI 10.1007/s10195016-0392-0
Knee Instability Scores for ACL reconstruction. ACL update. Azar A, Naendrup J, Soni A, Olsen A, Zlotnicki J, Musahl V. Accepted for current reviews in Musculosketal medicine,
ACI vs Microfracture: The Debate continues. Commentary on “ 15 years RCT results Microfracture vs ACI”. Soni A, Fu Freddie. JBJS Am August 2016
A comparison of Short Term Radiological Alignment Outcomes of the Patient Specific and Standard Instrumentation for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A systematic review and Meta-analysis Alcelik I, Soni A, Bloomfield M, Acornley A.. Accepted by Acta Orthopaedica
MRI can accurately detect meniscal ramp lesions of the knee. Justin W. Arner • Elmar Herbst • Jeremy M. Burnham• Ashish Soni• Jan-Hendrik Naendrup • Adam Popchak• Freddie H. Fu• Volker Musahl. KSSTA acceptec on 10th March 2017-03-2017
Can Glenoid Wear be Accurately Assessed Using X-Ray? Evaluating Agreement of X-Ray and MRI Walch Classification. Michaela Kopka, Ashish Soni, Andrew Cordle, Albert Lin. Accepted by JSES on 2nd March
Press-fit Anterior cruciate reconstruction- Controversies in ACL Reconstruction; an Evidence Based Approach 2016; Ashish Soni, Gehlot Felmet, Volker Musahl
Pivot shift test: How does it work- Lyon Knee society Book 2016; Ashish Soni, Volker Musahl, Freddie Fu
Role of PRP & Stem Cell in soft tissue injuries. Case based Management book. McMohan springer. Ashish Soni, James P Bradley
Rotatory instability in patients undergoing revision ACL reconstruction: A prospective comparative study. Ashish Soni, Amir Ata Rahnemai-Azar, Justin Arner, Jason Zlotnicki, Stefano Zaffagnini , Freddie H. Fu, Volker Musahl
Failed meniscal repair: Is it worth considering revision repair. Ashish Soni, Daniel Tadross, Ram Venkatesh
Arthrex Fellows course, Naples – Florida June 2016
Ceterix Knee arthroscopy course, Pittsburgh May 2016
Advance Knee arthroscopy course, Austin May 2016
Pivot Hip Arthroscopy Course, Pittsburgh April 2016
17th ESSKA meeting Barcelona, May 2016
FIFA isokinetic meeting, London April 2016
AAOS annual meeting March 2016 Orlando
Annual AAOS Sports medicine course, Vail Colorado Jan 2016
Knee & Shoulder Advanced Arthroscopy day, Naples Nov 2015
Hip Arthroscopy course, Naples Florida October 2015
Advanced Arthroscopy Course, Boston September 2015
AOSSM review course, Chicago August 2015
Sideline sports injury management course, Cleveland clinic, August 2015
Research methodology course – University of Miami , August 2015
Knee Osteotomy Masterclass Newcastle June 2015
ATLS re-verification course London April 2014
AAOS meeting March 2015, Las Vegas
Advanced Knee & Shoulder Arthroscopy course, Munich March 2015
Current concepts of Peri-prosthetic fracture management, Leeds January 2015
Masterclass of fracture reduction techniques, Leeds January 2015
Shoulder Arthroscopy cadaveric course- Faculty- December 2014
Advanced ACL reconstruction course- November 2014
Villar Hip Arthroscopy course- October 2014
Good clinical practice course- August 2014
Extreme Orthopaedics revision reconstruction course- August 2014
Management Course for transition to Consultant, Leeds March 2013
Transition to Consultant April 2014
Training the trainer course 2014
Oxford Unicompartmental Knee replacement Course: March 2013 Oxford, UK
FRCS Revision Course – September 2012 Halifax UK
Advanced AO fracture fixation Course – July 2012 Leeds UK
Fundamentals of External fixator (Principles of Circular frame & Deformity Correction)- May 2012 Verona, Italy
ATLS Recertification Course- April 2011 Grimsby, UK
Basic principles of External fixation- October 2010 Sheffield, UK
Leeds Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Course May 2010 Leeds UK
Leeds Arthroscopy Course March 2010 Leeds UK
Fracture fixation course- Upper & Lower Extremity: 6-8th October 2009, Malaga Spain
AO Principles course: 22nd to 25th June, Leeds UK
CCrISP course: 20-22nd May 2009, Leeds UK
Surgical Approaches- Upper and Lower Limb: 23-24th Feb 2009, Royal College of Surgeons, London UK
Emergency Management of severely burn patient: October 2008, British burn association in Manchester, UK
Mini C-arm fluoroscopic X-ray course for surgeons: 17/10/2008 Pulvertaft hand centre, Derby UK
Assessment of hand Injuries: September 2008, Pulvertaft hand centre, Derby UK
Anatomy for Orthopaedic trainees: Aug 08, Dewsbury district Hospital, UK
Basic Surgical Skills course: September 2007 at St James Hospital, Leeds UK
Paediatric Intermediate Life Support (PILS) on 03/08/2007 at LGI, Leeds UK
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) on 4-6th October 2006 at St James’s University Hospital, Leeds UK
Patient Safety & Clinical Risk Management, Teams and Leadership Ethics & Law, Communication Skills
Implant Documentation Audit- Closing Loop, BRI April 2015
Post Operative X-ray Audit, BRI April 2015
Consent Audit, Leeds Teaching Hospitals March 2015
BOAST guidelines Audit for fracture clinic appointments, Airedale Hospital August 2014
Implant wastage in Orthopaedic theatres, Airedale Hospital July 2014
Hemiarthroplasty Imaging Audit, Regional Audit meeting at Bradford Royal Infirmary, April 2013
Implant Documentation Audit, Regional Audit meeting at Bradford Royal Infirmary, October 2012
Paediatric Supracondylar Audit – Regional Meeting, Pinderfield Hospital, UK September 2012
Fracture Neck of Femur- Group & Save Audit, Regional meeting, Leeds UK April 2011
Cost Analysis of Meniscal repairs of knee with all inside technique: Leeds UK December 2010
Knee MRI Audit , Leeds General Infirmary 2010
Thromboprophylis Post Hip & Knee Replacement: Regional meeting, Scunthorpe January 2010
Spine safe Audit on HALO awareness, Paediatric spine conditions, NICE guidance on cord compression – Leeds General infirmary, May 2009
Laxative prescription in patients on opoid analgesics – Chapel Allerton Hospital – presented in December 2008
Tip apex distance audit presented at Pinderfields General Hospital, July 08
Documentation audit – Dewsbury District Hospital, April 2008
Bone protection audit at St. James’ Hospital Leeds, November 2006
Audit on the outcome of Patients undergoing Bariatric Surgeries at Homerton University Hospital, London. Bariatric Audit was presented in Regional Laparoscopic meeting at Royal London Hospital, London, December 2006
Audit on the Management of patients of stroke in the Accident & Emergency department at Barnet hospital, London UK, February 2006
