Professor Bo Povlsen is a distinguished orthopaedic specialist with a focus on hand, elbow, and shoulder conditions. He has been a senior consultant at Guy's Hospital for over 20 years and has dedicated the last 8 years to treating private patients at London Bridge Hospital. Professor Povlsen is renowned for his expertise in minimal and non-invasive treatments, receiving referrals for complex upper extremity problems both nationally and internationally.

His clinical interests include nerve entrapment conditions, carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers, Dupuytren's contracture, and work-related upper limb disorders. He is proficient in procedures such as carpal tunnel decompression, wrist arthroscopy, joint injections, and rotator cuff repair. Additionally, he treats conditions like arthritis, peripheral nerve injuries, and sports injuries.

Professor Povlsen is an active researcher with over 60 peer-reviewed publications and more than 800 citations. He is a board member of the British Orthopaedic Association's professional standards committee. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys sailing and holds a Yacht Master certification. Appointed in 1990 as an orthopaedic specialist and in 1992 as a hand surgery specialist, he has been a member of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society since 1995.