Osteoarthritis - Orthopaedic Surgeons - Vitality

Total Orthopaedics is a leading minor orthopaedic injury e-consultation service that provides expert practice focused on innovative, up-to-date procedures and management options. It is based in Solihull and Sutton Coldfield and its' virtual reach allows for the ultimate convenience of remote consultations for patients that are unable to meet face-to-face or want to maintain social distance during the diagnostic process. Complementing their patient-care driven consultation service, Total Orthopaedic's team of respected and experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeons offer solutions such as joint-salvaging procedures and robotic surgery. Furthermore, the expertise offered by Total Orthopaedic's specialists allows them to utilise minimally invasive procedures in order to ensure patients receive the best outcome in their surgical treatment. Each member of the Total Orthopaedics team is an expert in their respective field: Mr Mark Dunbar is a fellowship-trained knee surgeon with an University of Oxford degree, that prides himself in a modern, evidence-based approach to inform decision making in his practice. Mr Tarek El-Gamal is also fellowship-trained surgeon, specialising in foot and ankle conditions. He is passionate about improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients which is reflected in his highly-respected research. Mr Panos Makrides is an orthopaedic surgeon that specialises in hip procedures. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, focused on delivering patient-centred care. Mr Gunaratnam Shyamalan's orthopaedic specialism lies in hand surgery and is one of the very few in the UK that performs high volumes of arthroscopic scaphoid surgery. He works closely with hand therapists to offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments for his patients. The team is committed to providing patients some of the highest quality of orthopaedic care anywhere in the UK.

The Belfast Rheumatology Clinic is a premier provider of musculoskeletal care in Belfast, led by a skilled and compassionate team of consultant rheumatologists with over 30 years of combined experience in rheumatology. All three are certified in musculoskeletal ultrasound by the European Federation of Societies for Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology. It is the first clinic in Northern Ireland to be dedicated entirely to arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. The team offers services and support from investigation and diagnosis to treatment and management of ailments relating to the joints, bones, and connective tissues, such as: Arthritis (rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, and psoriatic) Lupus Scleroderma Gout Fibromyalgia Back pain Neck Pain Osteoporosis Inflammatory disorders With cutting-edge equipment and facilities, the Belfast Rheumatology Clinic provides patients with top care and advanced options in diagnosis and treatment. Each treatment programme is bespoke to best address the particular needs and goals of the patient, whilst also valuing their participation when making decisions.

The London Spine Unit on Harley Street is home to one of the world’s leading specialist spine units. The Clinic Director Mr Mo Akmal holds a specialist interest in minimally invasive spine surgery, spinal trauma, degenerative spinal diseases, spinal injections, kyphoplasty, disc replacement, spine reconstruction and spine tumours. The clinic uses the best in medical laser technology where a focal concentration of laser energy is used to target and vaporise protruding or bulging disc material. This is without any danger of damaging the surrounding vital structure, such as nerves or blood vessels. The minimally invasive, painless procedures mean that the patient can often go home on the same day. The practice has world-class equipped diagnostic and treatment facilities and access to the latest innovative solutions for restoring and maintaining good health. Mr Akmal is a second opinion specialist for various insurance companies, such as Vitality Health and Medix.