Medical articles from Professor Bal Dhinsa

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30/10/2023

Orthopaedic Surgeon

It's a beautiful but risky game: All about football injuries

Football is brilliant, but unfortunately risky when it comes to getting injuries. Whether you’re a professional, semi-professional or love playing for your amateur team on a Sunday, leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Bal Dhinsa answers some of the most frequently-asked questions about football injuries for every player of the beautiful game.

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18/09/2023

Professor Bal Dhinsa

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Ankle arthritis treatment in-depth

Ankle arthritis can be treated both non-surgically as well as surgically. Discover more about these treatment methods, as well as further details about the condition with accomplished consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Kent and London, Professor Bal Dhinsa.

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05/06/2023

Professor Bal Dhinsa

Orthopaedic Surgeon

The difference between minimally invasive and open bunion surgery

Bunion surgery is an operation to correct a bunion (hallux valgus), a deformity on the joint at the base of the big toe. There are many ways to perform bunion surgery, including using open or minimally invasive surgical techniques. Mr Bal Dhinsa, renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon, explains more.

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28/03/2023

Professor Bal Dhinsa

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Extensor tendonitis: how does it occur and how is it treated?

Extensor tendons are found at the top of the foot and over the ankle. They are often involved in extending your foot and ankle off the ground. The term tendonitis suggests that this is inflammation of the tendons. However, this is misleading because it is not an agreement yet as to determine if the injury is inflammation or if it is re-generation of the tissue. Re-generation signifies damage to the tissue.

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27/07/2022

Professor Bal Dhinsa

Orthopaedic Surgeon

An expert’s guide to plantar fasciitis

Leading orthopaedic surgeon Bal Dhinsa gives his expert insight into plantar fasciitis, a common foot condition causing pain and inflammation. In this informative artricle Mr Dhinsa explains the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, as well as its possible causes, diagnosis and treatments.

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21/06/2022

Professor Bal Dhinsa

Orthopaedic Surgeon

What is Achilles tendonitis? An expert explains

The Achilles tendon is the tendon that joins the calf muscle to the heel bone. When this tendon gets overused, it can cause swelling and pain, a condition called Achilles tendonitis. Esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Bal Dhinsa, practising in Maidstone, London, Canterbury, and Ashford, shares his expertise on the condition, outlining the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options, including surgery.

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13/05/2022

Professor Bal Dhinsa

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Ankle sprains and the risk of chronic instability

A sprained ankle is a very common injury to one or more ankle ligaments that needs proper treatment to heal – and to do this correctly. Mr Bal Dhinsa, leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon, explains how an ankle sprain affects the condition of an ankle.

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05/10/2021

Professor Bal Dhinsa

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Osteoarthritis in the feet: what does it feel like?

Osteoarthritis in the feet can lead to both deformity and debilitating pain, primarily experienced on the top of the foot. In our latest article, highly esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Bal Dhinsa, tells us all there is to know with regards to osteoarthritis in the feet.