Consultation
Hand and upper limb pain can be complicated. Mr Bhat’s knowledge and experience at recognition of patterns of symptoms and...
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X-rays are frequently requested for bone or joint related conditions such as fractures and arthritis. When a x-ray is indicated, Mr...
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If you have tried splints and anti-inflammatories or your pain in unbearable, he may offer a steroid injection in clinic...
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MRI and Ultrasound scans are requested for soft tissue conditions. CT scan is requested for bone and joint conditions. When...
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This test (Electromyography and Nerve Conduction) is carried out by a Neurophysiologist to diagnose Nerve conditions. Mr Bhat will discuss...
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This is often the first line of treatment for many conditions, which may be self-limiting. Mr Bhat will give you...
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Mr Bhat is trained to apply a plaster cast, especially for fractures that can be managed without an operation....
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The statue denotes the number of nerve endings in different parts of the body. It is clear that the hand...
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Mr Bhat regularly carries out Minor Surgery as an Out patient procedure. These include carpal tunnel release (one or both...
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This is a picture of a wrist three months after it was fused for severe pain and stiffness from arthritis....
READ MORENeck Pain- Arthritis, Slipped disc
Neck Pain is an extremely common complaint. It can be due to many different causes. Mr Bhat is highly trained...
READ MORERheumatoid Arthritis
Mr Bhat is highly experienced at the early recognition of Rheumatoid arthritis. He can also tell you when you don’t...
READ MORERotator Cuff Tendonitis
Shoulder Pain due to Rotator Cuff tendonitis is by far the commonest cause of shoulder pain. Mr Bhat regularly sees...
READ MOREFrozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder is a common condition. Mr Bhat will diagnose it at your first appointment and explain the condition, its...
READ MORETennis and Golfer’s Elbow
This is very common. Often carpal tunnel syndrome can present with pain referred to the elbow and tennis elbow is...
READ MORECubital Tunnel Syndrome
The funny bone nerve (ulnar nerve) can get pinched easily and cause pain and/or tingling in your finger/s. Mr Bhat...
READ MORECarpal tunnel
Mr Bhat sees around 500-1000 carpal tunnels every year. It can often co-exist with another condition or you may have...
READ MOREOsteoarthritis of wrist
different areas of the wrist can be affected by osteoarthritis. Mr Bhat will diagnose this at your first appointment and...
READ MOREDistal Radius Fracture
Mr Bhat is a leading expert in the country. If he can treat you within 1 week of your injury,...
READ MOREDe-Quervain’s Tendonitis
This is tendonitis in the wrist. Mr Bhat will diagnose it at the first consultation and offer a cure in...
READ MOREGanglion
Wrist ganglions are very common. Other areas such as the finger, thumb, upper arm or foot can also be affected....
READ MOREScaphoid Fracture
This a serious injury. You must contact Mr Bhat’s secretary soon, because an early accurate diagnosis and treatment is important....
READ MOREDupuytren’s Disease
Also called Viking’s disease, seen very frequently. Mr Bhat will diagnose it at the first appointment, even by video. He...
READ MORETumours
Giant cell tumours are common in the finger and hand. He regularly removes these. Mr Bhat also diagnoses other rare...
READ MORETrigger finger and thumb
There are four different stages of trigger finger. Mr Bhat will diagnose it at all its stages, at your first...
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It affects all the joints at the tip of the fingers. sometimes it can affect other finger joints. Mr Bhat...
READ MOREFinger Fracture
Finger fractures occur very easily and therefore extremely frequent. Mr Bhat is the regional expert at treating these. He will...
READ MOREMiscellaneous Injuries
Boutonniere, Boxer’s fracture, Mallet finger, Skier’s thumb, TFC tear and Volar plate injuries are all very commonly seen and treated...
READ MOREAchilles Tendonitis
Inflammation of the Achilles tendon are two main varieties. You will have a diagnosis usually at your first appointment and...
READ MOREHeel Pain
Plantar Fasciitis is by far the commonest. Other conditions may cause pain at the back of the heel, such as...
READ MOREFoot Pain
Foot pain is extremely common. It can have a number of causes such as stress fractures, Morton’s neuroma, arthritis of...
READ MOREBunion/ Hallux Valgus
Mr Bhat regularly sees and treats Bunions. He will diagnose it at your first appointment and offer all the treatment...
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Hammer toe is many causes. It is often secondary to something else such a s a bunion. Curly toe usually...
READ MOREMorton’s Neuroma
A nerve gets pinched between the metatarsal bones and gets inflamed. Mr Bhat will diagnose it usually at your first...
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