Specialisms: Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon – Hand, Upper Limb & Paediatric Specialist

Mr Matthew Nixon is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist focus on hand, upper limb, and paediatric orthopaedics. As the Clinical Director for Orthopaedics at the Countess of Chester Hospital, he leads service development while continuing to deliver expert, patient-centred care within his specialist practice.

Mr Nixon is committed to evidence-based treatment and blends his extensive surgical experience with the latest advances in non-operative techniques. His approach is tailored to meet individual needs, ensuring each patient receives high-quality, personalised care.

He offers comprehensive management of a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, including:

• Hand & Upper Limb
• Carpal tunnel syndrome & trigger finger (WALANT surgery)
• Dupuytren’s contracture (needle fasciotomy or collagenase treatment)
• Arthritis & tendon disorders (steroid and ultrasound-guided injections)
• Shoulder conditions, including frozen shoulder hydrodilatation
• Post-stroke, cerebral palsy & neuromuscular upper limb issues
• Botox injections for neuromuscular and orthopaedic indications.