Mr Simon Roche
Mr Simon Roche is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Manchester, specialising in Hand, Wrist and Elbow Surgery
Based At
NHS base
Northern Care Alliance
GMC Number
7176730
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Specialising in Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery
Mr. Simon Roche is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based at Oaklands Hospital in Salford, Greater Manchester. He specialises in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow, offering both trauma and elective care.
Areas of Expertise
Mr. Roche provides expert care for a wide range of upper limb conditions, including:
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Surgical decompression to relieve median nerve compression and alleviate symptoms such as numbness and tingling.
• Dupuytren’s Contracture: Fasciectomy procedures to remove thickened tissue and restore finger extension.
• Trigger Finger: Release surgery to allow smooth finger movement without locking or catching.
• Ganglion Cysts: Excision of cysts to relieve discomfort and restore function.
• Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist: Management options including joint preservation techniques, partial or total wrist fusion, and small joint replacements.
• Fractures and Injuries: Comprehensive treatment of fractures and soft tissue injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow.
• Wrist Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive procedures for diagnostic evaluation and treatment of wrist conditions.
• Elbow Conditions: Treatment of conditions such as tennis elbow, ulnar nerve entrapment, and other elbow pathologies.
Patient-Centred Care
At Oaklands Hospital, Mr. Roche is committed to providing personalised care tailored to each patient's needs. He works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes and a smooth recovery process.
Here's another list of some of the main pathologies Mr Roche treats:
Carpal tunnel, Dupuytrens, Trigger thumb / finger, Ganglion cyst, DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, Ligament and tendon disorders, Arthritis of joints in the hand, Thumb base arthritis, Wrist arthritis, Wrist Pain, Nerve entrapment in the elbow, Tennis / Golfer's elbow, Hand and wrist injuries including scaphoid non-union, MCPJ Fusion, MPCJ Replacement, PIPJ Fusion, ORIF, Trapezium Excision, CMJ Replacement, Benign Tumour Excision, Nerve Repair, Tendon Repair, Wrist Arthroscopy, Scaphoid Fixation, Arthritis base of thumb, Cubital Tunnel Release
Professional Memberships
British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)
Academic Background
Mr. Roche has dedicated his career to the field of hand and upper limb surgery. He completed prestigious fellowships at the Wrightington Upper Limb Unit and the Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby, enhancing his expertise in complex hand and wrist procedures. He holds an MD in cartilage repair using stem cell technology and is actively involved in orthopaedic research and education.
Mr. Roche is a member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) and contributes to the training of future surgeons.
Based at
NHS base
Northern Care Alliance
GMC Number
7176730
Clinic Timetable
Clinical interests
Specialising in Hand, Wrist, and Elbow Surgery
Mr. Simon Roche is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based at Oaklands Hospital in Salford, Greater Manchester. He specialises in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and elbow, offering both trauma and elective care.
Areas of Expertise
Mr. Roche provides expert care for a wide range of upper limb conditions, including:
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Surgical decompression to relieve median nerve compression and alleviate symptoms such as numbness and tingling.
• Dupuytren’s Contracture: Fasciectomy procedures to remove thickened tissue and restore finger extension.
• Trigger Finger: Release surgery to allow smooth finger movement without locking or catching.
• Ganglion Cysts: Excision of cysts to relieve discomfort and restore function.
• Arthritis of the Hand and Wrist: Management options including joint preservation techniques, partial or total wrist fusion, and small joint replacements.
• Fractures and Injuries: Comprehensive treatment of fractures and soft tissue injuries of the hand, wrist, and elbow.
• Wrist Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive procedures for diagnostic evaluation and treatment of wrist conditions.
• Elbow Conditions: Treatment of conditions such as tennis elbow, ulnar nerve entrapment, and other elbow pathologies.
Patient-Centred Care
At Oaklands Hospital, Mr. Roche is committed to providing personalised care tailored to each patient's needs. He works closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes and a smooth recovery process.
Here's another list of some of the main pathologies Mr Roche treats:
Carpal tunnel, Dupuytrens, Trigger thumb / finger, Ganglion cyst, DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, Ligament and tendon disorders, Arthritis of joints in the hand, Thumb base arthritis, Wrist arthritis, Wrist Pain, Nerve entrapment in the elbow, Tennis / Golfer's elbow, Hand and wrist injuries including scaphoid non-union, MCPJ Fusion, MPCJ Replacement, PIPJ Fusion, ORIF, Trapezium Excision, CMJ Replacement, Benign Tumour Excision, Nerve Repair, Tendon Repair, Wrist Arthroscopy, Scaphoid Fixation, Arthritis base of thumb, Cubital Tunnel Release
Professional Memberships
British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)
Academic Background
Mr. Roche has dedicated his career to the field of hand and upper limb surgery. He completed prestigious fellowships at the Wrightington Upper Limb Unit and the Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby, enhancing his expertise in complex hand and wrist procedures. He holds an MD in cartilage repair using stem cell technology and is actively involved in orthopaedic research and education.
Mr. Roche is a member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) and contributes to the training of future surgeons.