Advanced
Joint Care
without open surgery.

Lagos's leading arthroscopic joint specialist. Minimally invasive procedures for knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle conditions, guided by a surgeon who explains everything clearly.

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900+ Procedures

97% Satisfaction

Same day Home after surgery

Fellowship-Trained Joint Surgeon

Most arthroscopy patients go home the same day — that is the power of keyhole surgery.

Dr. Sunday Salami · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Keyhole Surgery

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What is arthroscopic surgery?

Knee

What We Treat

Conditions we
specialise in

Most joint conditions can be treated without large open surgery. Click any condition to watch a short explanation from our surgeon.

ACL Tear &
Reconstruction

The most common serious knee injury. Arthroscopic reconstruction restores stability with precision and dramatically reduces recovery time versus open surgery.

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Meniscus
Tears

Cartilage damage from twisting injuries or degeneration. Keyhole meniscectomy or repair relieves locking, swelling, and pain without large incisions.

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Rotator Cuff
Tears

Shoulder pain and weakness from torn tendons. Arthroscopic repair reattaches torn tissue, restoring strength and eliminating chronic pain.

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Shoulder
Instability

Recurrent dislocations and labrum tears. A Bankart repair performed through the camera stabilises the shoulder permanently in most cases.

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Hip Impingement
(FAI)

Abnormal bone shapes causing groin pain and reduced hip mobility. Hip arthroscopy corrects the impingement without open hip surgery.

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Cartilage
Damage

Joint surface damage causing pain with activity. Chondroplasty and microfracture techniques encourage healing and restore smooth joint movement.

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Recovery Journey

From diagnosis to full mobility — a clear path

Understanding the recovery journey removes fear. Most arthroscopy patients are surprised by how quickly they return to normal life.

Day 0 — Consultation

Scan review & full diagnosis

MRI reviewed in detail. Condition explained clearly. Surgical need determined honestly — most joint conditions have non-surgical options first.

Day 1 — Procedure

Arthroscopy, under 90 minutes

Two small punctures under 1cm. Camera and instruments enter through separate portals. General anaesthesia is light; most patients are lucid within two hours.

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Day 1 — Home

Same-day discharge

Most patients go home the same day with a companion. Walking aids where needed. Swelling and soreness are normal and settle quickly.

Week 1–3 — At Home

Physiotherapy begins

Early range-of-motion exercises. Swelling reduces steadily. Ice, elevation, and guided movement protocols provided at discharge.

Month 1–6 — Recovery

Return to sport & full activity

Office workers return at 2–4 weeks. Manual jobs at 6–10 weeks. Athletes return to sport by 4–9 months depending on the joint and procedure.

Patient Stories

Words from those
who recovered

I tore my ACL playing football and thought my season was over for good. Six months after the arthroscopy, I was back on the pitch. The recovery plan was exactly as described.

Tunde O.

Football player, Lagos · ACL reconstruction

My shoulder had been dislocating for two years. After the Bankart repair I went home the same evening and never had another dislocation. I wish I had done it sooner.

Adaeze J.

Gym instructor, Lekki · Shoulder stabilisation

He explained my MRI clearly, told me what was damaged, and gave me options without pressure. The meniscus repair took less than an hour and I walked the next morning.

Chukwuemeka E.

Civil servant, Abuja · Meniscus repair

Common Questions

Answers that help you
decide with confidence

Patients often arrive with fear built on misinformation. These are the questions we hear most, answered plainly by Dr. Salami.

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Is arthroscopic surgery safe? +

Yes. Arthroscopy is one of the safest surgical interventions in orthopaedics. Because only small punctures are made, there is significantly less risk of infection, blood loss, and tissue trauma compared to open joint surgery. Complication rates are very low.

Will I need to stay overnight in hospital? +

In most cases, no. The majority of arthroscopic procedures are performed as day cases under short general anaesthesia. You go home the same day with a companion. Overnight stays are occasionally needed for more complex reconstructions.

How do I know if I actually need surgery? +

Many joint conditions respond well to physiotherapy, injections, or activity modification. Surgery is only recommended when conservative options have failed, when there is structural damage that won't heal on its own, or when function is severely affected. Dr. Salami will tell you honestly which category you fall into.

What should I bring to my first consultation? +

Bring any recent MRI, ultrasound, or X-ray scans, a summary of previous treatments, and a list of your symptoms. If your scans are older than 18 months, an updated MRI may be recommended before the consultation.

How long does recovery actually take? +

It depends on the procedure. Simple knee or shoulder arthroscopy: back to light work in 1–2 weeks. ACL reconstruction: return to sport in 6–9 months. Rotator cuff repair: 4–6 months. All timelines are significantly faster than open surgery.

Can you treat old or chronic joint injuries? +

Yes. Many patients come with injuries that happened months or even years ago. Chronic instability, long-standing tears, and post-traumatic stiffness can often still be addressed arthroscopically. Each case is reviewed individually.

Meet the Team

The specialists behind
your care

A consultant orthopaedic surgeon and a fellowship-trained anaesthetist and pain specialist — working together to deliver safe, minimally invasive, patient-first joint care at Summit Orthopaedic Hospital.

Orthopaedic & Spine Surgery

Dr. Sunday Salami

FWACS · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine

Dr. Salami's practice focuses on minimally invasive spine surgery, arthroscopy, and sports medicine. A graduate of the University of Benin, he completed his residency at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Lagos before receiving fellowship training at Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedics, India, and advanced endoscopic spine training at Himnaera Hospital, Busan, South Korea. He specialises in the care of sports-related orthopaedic injuries and arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the knee, shoulder, and ankle.

Areas of Expertise

Endoscopic Spine Surgery ACL Reconstruction Meniscal Surgery Shoulder Instability Rotator Cuff Repair Ankle Arthroscopy Cartilage Repair Sports Medicine Hip Arthroscopy Laser Spine Surgery Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Interventional Spine

Fellowship in Arthroscopy

Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedics, Pune, India

Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Himnaera Hospital, Busan, South Korea

West African College of Surgeons & Associate Fellow, National Faculty of Surgery (MCN)

FWACS · AFNS

Residency — National Orthopaedic Hospital, Lagos

Medical School — University of Benin, Edo State

ISAKOS · ESSKA · AANA · NASMA · ACSM

Nigerian Orthopaedic Assoc · Nigerian Spine Society · North American Spine Society · Int'l Society of Hip Arthroscopy

15+

Years

1,200+

Procedures

98%

Satisfaction

Anaesthesia & Pain

Dr. Abiodun O. Ojedoyin

FMCA · Consultant Anaesthetist

Anaesthesia, Critical Care & Interventional Pain

Abiodun (Olabisi) Ojedoyin is a Consultant Anaesthetist, Critical Care Physician, and Interventional Pain Specialist — an experienced clinician with a demonstrated history of working across hospital and healthcare settings. A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, he holds the MBChB, DA (WACS), and FMCA. He has been involved in setting up six intensive care units and brings deep expertise in regional anaesthesia, pain management, emergency medicine, and critical care to the Summit team.

Areas of Expertise

Regional Anaesthesia Interventional Pain Critical Care Medicine Awake Spine Surgery ICU Setup & Management Emergency Medicine ACLS Peripheral Nerve Blocks ERAS Protocols Ultrasound-Guided Procedures Perioperative Medicine Statistical Data Analysis

MBChB — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife

Medical degree, Faculty of Health Sciences

DA (WACS) · FMCA

Diploma in Anaesthesia (West African College of Surgeons) · Fellow, Medical College of Nigeria — Anaesthesia

Lead Anaesthetist, Awake Spine Surgery Programme

Summit Orthopaedic & Endoscopic Spine Center, Lagos

Member — ICCN · NSA · ASRA-PM · ESRA

Intensive & Critical Care Society of Nigeria · Nigeria Society of Anaesthetists · Africa & European Societies of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine

ICUs Established

Awake

Spine Surgery

ERAS

Rapid Recovery

Where to Find Us

Summit Orthopaedic Hospital

Dr. Salami's primary consultation and surgical base in Lagos

Address

Summit Orthopaedic Hospital
5 Adekunle Close, Off Bassey Street Karimu, Egbeda, Lagos

Consultation Hours

Monday – Friday · 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday · 9:00am – 1:00pm

Phone / WhatsApp

+2349068054008

hello@summitorthopaedics.ng

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Advanced
Joint Care
without open surgery.

Fellowship
trained.

Home the
same day.

Keyhole
precision.