Biography:

Mr Michael Mullen is a UK and internationally fellowship-trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in knee surgery and complex lower limb trauma. His NHS practice is based at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, one of the largest teaching hospitals in the UK.

He has been active in medico-legal practice since 2018, preparing expert reports for both pursuer and defender instructions. His areas of medico-legal expertise include:

1. Soft tissue injury claims: neck, back, and whiplash-type injuries
2. Lower limb trauma with particular expertise in the knee – including fractures, ligament injuries, cartilage and meniscal injuries, post-traumatic arthritis, and functional outcomes

Mr Mullen does not accept clinical negligence instructions.

Drawing on his specialist knee practice and extensive experience managing both trauma and complex reconstructive surgery, Mr Mullen offers a deep clinical insight into the assessment of knee injuries, from sports-related trauma to high-energy fractures. This enables him to provide a detailed and realistic prognosis for recovery, rehabilitation, and long-term functional impact.

He is known for producing clear, balanced, and evidence-based reports, accessible to both legal and non-medical audiences. His reports are prepared to a consistently high standard, with attention to detail and an emphasis on:

1. Impartiality and objectivity
2. Clarity of explanation and use of plain English
3. Timely turnaround to meet court and procedural deadlines

As both a high-volume knee surgeon and trauma specialist, Mr Mullen is uniquely positioned to assess the short- and long-term impact of knee and lower limb injuries on function, work, sport, and daily living.

Clinical Interests:

Knee Surgery

Trauma Surgery