Lennard FunkMBBCh. BSc (Sports Physiol). Msc. (Engin). FRCS(Tr&Orth), FFSEM(UK) Secretary's Telephone Number: 01257 256415; Fax: 01257 256 441 Prof. Len Funk specialises in arthroscopic (keyhole) and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder and elbow, as well as general upper limb surgery and trauma. His shoulder and elbow surgery uses advanced modern techniques for the management of shoulder dislocations, frozen shoulder, arthritis, stiff elbows and sports injuries of the shoulder. Len routinely treats elite and professional athletes, with a particular interest in shoulder and elbow injuries in Rugby and contact sports, with a large experience in treating professional sports people. Len is the Chair of Orthopaedics & Sports Science at Salford University and Honorary Professorship at the University of Bolton.
His NHS contract is at Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Trust and he is a partner in OrthTeam and the Manchester Sports Medicine Clinic. In addition to his surgical qualifications, he is a Fellow of the Faculty of Sports & Exercise Medicine UK and holds a BSc in Sports Physiology and an MSc in Orthopaedic Engineering. Len lectures nationally and internationally on Shoulder Surgery, Sports Injuries and Medical Informatics. He is published widely in medical journals and a member of many international and national professional organisations. Len performs office shoulder ultrasound, thus providing immediate scans and outcome assessments to all patients at the first clinic appointment, offering a one-stop diagnostic service for shoulder injuries and diseases. He also trains other clinicians on shoulder ultrasound on regular courses and lectures internationally. He is involved in developing and running Postgraduate degrees for surgeons, therapists and sports clinicians in Orthopaedics. Also see: |
