Private orthopaedic services London

Joint and spine pain, limited mobility, sports injuries or chronic muscle problems are issues that should not be ignored. At our Medical Clinic located in London and Coventry, we offer specialist orthopaedic consultations in English, with accurate diagnosis, treatment and recommendations tailored to your needs.

Take advantage of the help of a orthopaedic specialist and return to full fitness without language barriers and unnecessary stress.

Telephone registration is available throughout the week:

Monday - Friday 7:30am - 8pm

Saturday - 8am - 5pm

Sunday - 10am- 5pm

We have two locations:

Polish Medical and Dental Clinic - Poland Medical London

377 High Road

Harrow

HA3 6EL

Tel.: 0208 903 4874

Tel./Fax: 0208 903 3455

Mobile: 077 466 231 02

Polish Medical and Dental Clinic - Poland Medical Coventry

30 Park Road

Coventry

CV1 2LD

Tel.: 024 7767 1780

Mobile: 077 126 585 38

Range of orthopaedic services

At our clinic, we diagnose and treat injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system in children, adults and the elderly. The range of services includes:

• orthopaedic consultations (including post-traumatic),
• diagnosis and treatment of joint pain (knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, wrists),
• treatment of spinal pain – cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine,
• assessment and treatment of injuries: sprains, dislocations, fractures, strains,
• consultations on degeneration and overload conditions,
• selection of stabilisers, orthopaedic insoles and physiotherapy,
• intra-articular injections (including blockades and hyaluronic acid preparations),
• assessment of the need for surgical treatment or referral for rehabilitation.

When should you see an orthopaedic surgeon?

You should see an orthopaedic surgeon if you notice:

• chronic or acute pain in your joints or spine,
• limited mobility in your limbs, neck or back,
• stiffness in your joints, especially in the morning,
• swelling, redness, cracking in the joint,
• symptoms after injuries – sprains, falls, strains,
• difficulty walking, running, moving,
• deformities of the feet, knees or posture,
• growing pains and curvature of the spine in children.

An early orthopaedic consultation can prevent chronic changes and speed up your return to full fitness.

Diagnostics and treatment in modern conditions

• At our clinic, we use modern diagnostic and therapeutic methods:
• Orthopaedic ultrasound examinations – to assess soft tissues, joints and tendons,
• X-ray/MRI assessment – interpretation of imaging tests (our own or those ordered by us),
• Functional tests and manual examination – assessment of range of motion and joint stability,
• Intra-articular and periarticular injections – to reduce pain and inflammation,
• Recommendations for physiotherapy, exercises, limb relief – individually tailored.

We not only diagnose, but also provide conservative treatment or preparation for surgical treatment.

Polish orthopaedic surgeon in the UK – why is it worth it?

Problems with the musculoskeletal system affect everyday functioning, comfort and activity levels. At our clinic, we provide:

• consultations in English – without stress or misunderstandings,
• full understanding of the patient's symptoms, lifestyle and expectations,
• short waiting times and quick action,
• cooperation with specialists in physiotherapy, neurology and rheumatology,
• a comfortable, friendly atmosphere and an individual approach.

Orthopaedic surgeon - Frequently Asked Questions

What does an orthopaedic specialist do?

Orthopaedic surgeon is a doctor whose area of interest is musculoskeletal system, i.e. ligaments, joints, muscles and bones, except for the skull. Orthopaedist deals with prevention and correction of posture defects, treatment of birth defects in children and mobility restoration in adults. Closely related to orthopaedics is traumatology which deals with the treatment (including surgery) of all kind of tissue and bone injuries after accidents.

Orthopaedic surgeon focuses on recognizing and treating posture defects, degenerative changes, inflammation of joints and bones as well as diseases of the ligament and joint system. His interests include neoplasms of the musculoskeletal system as well as metabolic and genetic diseases related to the osteoarticular system.

People of all ages become the orthopaedic surgeon's patients, as the defects of the locomotor system may arise in the prenatal period, develop in childhood or reveal themselves in adulthood.

When to seek help from orthopaedic specialist

Usually, we visit an orthopaedist when we are injured. Whether it's a strained tendon due to sports or a fracture due to a fall. The doctor should also examine us when we experience severe, long-lasting pain in muscles or joints. They might be caused by physical overexertion, but they may also indicate abnormal curvature of the spine, disease, and even cancer.

With children, it is recommended to consult a little patient already in the neonatal period. Thanks to a simple examination, doctor can confirm or rule out the existence of congenital abnormalities in the hip joints or clubfoot. In addition to birth defects, children are exposed to inflammation of joints or bones, postural defects (scoliosis, lordosis) and flat feet.

The elderly people are the largest age group visiting orthopaedic surgeon. In these people, the most common problems are degenerative and inflammatory changes as well as osteoporosis.

Scope of treatment

• congenital defects (torticollis, congenital hip dysplasia)
• posture defects (scoliosis, kyphosis, lordosis, flat feet, varus foot, hallux valgus)
• diseases of the spine (degenerative changes of the spine, discopathies, disc hernia)
• degenerative changes in the knee and hip joints
• physical overexertion and compression syndromes (tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, jumper's knee, heel spur, supraspinatus syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome)
• inflammation of bones and joints (inflammation of costal cartilages, bursae, bones and bone marrow, tendons and tendon sheaths)
• injuries, including sports injuries (fractures, dislocations, sprains, e.g. of the femoral neck, patellar instability, meniscus injuries)
• foot deformity (valgus toes, hammer toes, chronic foot pain syndrome)

Recommended tests

During the first visit, orthopaedic surgeon asks the patient about past diseases and injuries. He also asks about current condition and orders additional tests if required. Type of examination depends on the patient's age and the type of problem the patient is complaining about. Sometimes additional tests are used to assess the condition of the skeletal system, to confirm or rule out the initial diagnosis.

X-ray and ultrasound scan examinations are the most frequently ordered additional tests.

Treatment methods

Treatment methods depend on the type of disease. Based on the interview and the additional tests, orthopaedist selects the best treatment method for the patient. Children with posture defects are usually referred for corrective exercises. For people with flat foot problem, it is recommended to wear appropriate, orthopaedic footwear. Drug treatment is used in degenerative and inflammatory diseases. Sometimes patients can be referred for physiotherapy. In other cases, doctor may recommend immobilization with a corset or a brace. In case of fractures, and sometimes dislocations and sprains, doctor recommends plaster or a fracture brace. A final, but sometimes the only form of treatment is surgery.