ACL Reconstruction & Sports Knee Surgery
Mr Osman Riaz is the highest-volume ACL surgeon in Yorkshire, sub-specialising in ligament, cartilage and sports knee surgery — for patients across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.
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Surgery by the numbers
Each figure below is a typical per-year volume. Altogether Mr Riaz performs on average around 600 surgical procedures a year — placing him among the highest-volume knee surgeons in the region.
Experience, safety and outcomes
Volume builds expertise. Across all his knee surgery Mr Riaz performs on average around 600 surgical procedures a year, placing him among the highest-volume knee surgeons in the region. High-volume specialists tend to deliver more consistent results and lower complication rates — experience you can rely on for your own knee.
- High-volume specialist — approximately 600 procedures a year, sub-specialising in ACL, sports knee and joint-preserving surgery.
- Excellent safety record — a very low complication rate across his practice.
- Strong joint replacement outcomes — National Joint Registry (NJR) revision rates for his knee replacement surgery in line with, or better than, the national average.
Why volume & specialisation matter
For a serious knee injury, experience counts. Mr Osman Riaz sub-specialises in ACL and sports knee surgery and operates on more anterior cruciate ligaments than any other surgeon in Yorkshire. He consults and operates at The Huddersfield Hospital and Spire Elland Hospital, and holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine — unique in Yorkshire. A former professional footballer, he treats everyone from elite athletes to weekend runners.
For a fuller explanation of the operation itself, visit our knee surgery page, which covers ACL reconstruction in detail.
Conditions & procedures
ACL reconstruction
Restoring stability after a torn anterior cruciate ligament, using modern graft and fixation techniques. Read more ›
Revision ACL reconstruction
Expert care for grafts that have failed, including slope-correcting osteotomy for recurrent failure.
Lateral extra-articular tenodesis (LET)
An added procedure that protects the ACL graft and lowers re-rupture rates.
Multi-ligament reconstruction
Complex surgery for knees with more than one torn ligament.
Meniscal repair & transplant
Preserving and, where needed, replacing meniscal cartilage — a first for Huddersfield & Halifax.
Cartilage repair (incl. AutoCart)
Advanced techniques to repair damaged cartilage and preserve the joint.
Knee arthroscopy (keyhole)
Minimally invasive surgery covering meniscus repair and meniscectomy, cartilage procedures and more.
Knee osteotomy
Realignment surgery that offloads damaged cartilage and can delay or avoid knee replacement.
Total & robotic knee replacement
Around 80 a year, including VELYS robotic-assisted surgery for advanced arthritis.
Serving Yorkshire & Greater Manchester
Mr Riaz cares for patients travelling from Huddersfield, Halifax, Elland, Dewsbury, Batley, Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield, Barnsley, Oldham, Rochdale, Manchester and throughout Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. Wherever you are in the region, specialist ACL and sports knee care is within easy reach.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best ACL surgeon in Yorkshire?
Mr Osman Riaz is a Consultant Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon widely regarded as the region’s leading ACL specialist, performing around 120 ACL reconstructions a year — the highest volume in Yorkshire. He treats patients from across Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.
How many ACL reconstructions does Mr Riaz perform each year?
Approximately 120 primary ACL reconstructions a year, plus 30 revision ACL reconstructions and 60 lateral extra-articular tenodesis procedures — the highest volume in Yorkshire.
Can a failed ACL reconstruction be redone?
Yes. Revision (re-do) ACL reconstruction is one of Mr Riaz’s sub-specialist areas — around 30 a year, including slope-correcting osteotomy for grafts that have failed more than once.
Where does Mr Osman Riaz operate?
At The Huddersfield Hospital and Spire Elland Hospital, serving Huddersfield, Halifax, Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Oldham, Rochdale, Manchester and the wider region.
Does Mr Riaz offer robotic knee replacement?
Yes — robotic-assisted total knee replacement using the VELYS system, alongside around 80 knee replacements a year.
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