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

Dr. Sunday Salami · Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Arthroscopic joint surgery
Keyhole Surgery
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What is arthroscopic surgery?
Knee
01
01

Fellowship
trained.

Advanced arthroscopic training completed at accredited orthopaedic centres in Europe. Bringing precision joint surgery to Lagos.

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02

Home the
same day.

Most arthroscopic procedures are day cases. No long hospital stays, no extended bed rest — you heal in the comfort of your own home.

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03

Keyhole
precision.

A small camera inside your joint. No large incisions, less trauma to surrounding tissue, lower infection risk, and a visible scar of under 1cm.

K
Most Common
Knee
ACL reconstruction, meniscus tears, cartilage damage, knee cap problems, and loose bodies.
S
Second Most Common
Shoulder
Rotator cuff tears, shoulder impingement, labrum tears, recurrent dislocations, and frozen shoulder.
H
Specialist Care
Hip & Ankle
Hip impingement (FAI), labral tears, ankle instability, and osteochondral defects treated arthroscopically.
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.

01

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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02

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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03

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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04

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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05

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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06

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.
4
Week 1–3 — At Home
Physiotherapy begins
Early range-of-motion exercises. Swelling reduces steadily. Ice, elevation, and guided movement protocols provided at discharge.
5
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.
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Every patient deserves to know exactly what is damaged, what can be repaired, and what recovery genuinely looks like — before any decision is made.

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Dr. Sunday Salami
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Patient Stories

Words from those
who recovered

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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.

TO
Tunde O.
Football player, Lagos · ACL reconstruction
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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.

AJ
Adaeze J.
Gym instructor, Lekki · Shoulder stabilisation
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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.

CE
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.

Dr. Sunday Salami, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
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
F1
Fellowship in Arthroscopy
Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedics, Pune, India
F2
Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Himnaera Hospital, Busan, South Korea
F3
West African College of Surgeons & Associate Fellow, National Faculty of Surgery (MCN)
FWACS · AFNS
Rx
Residency — National Orthopaedic Hospital, Lagos
Medical School — University of Benin, Edo State
Mb
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
Dr. Abiodun O. Ojedoyin, Consultant Anaesthetist & Interventional Pain Specialist
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
Q1
MBChB — Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Medical degree, Faculty of Health Sciences
Q2
DA (WACS) · FMCA
Diploma in Anaesthesia (West African College of Surgeons) · Fellow, Medical College of Nigeria — Anaesthesia
Q3
Lead Anaesthetist, Awake Spine Surgery Programme
Summit Orthopaedic & Endoscopic Spine Center, Lagos
Mb
Member — ICCN · NSA · ASRA-PM · ESRA
Intensive & Critical Care Society of Nigeria · Nigeria Society of Anaesthetists · Africa & European Societies of Regional Anaesthesia & Pain Medicine
6
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
Email
hello@summitorthopaedics.ng
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