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Mr Kumar Kunasingam
2018-05-02
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2nd May 2018
Mr Kunasingam was a ultimate professional. Taking the time and showing empathy when understanding my continuous ankle sprains, he provided a proactive treatment plan and reassurance by answering all my banal questions.
After having x-rays and an MRI, we reviewed the results together and Mr Kunasingam outlined what options I had, with the various pros and cons of each. I elected for an ankle arthroscopy and double ligament reconstruction, which was operated on at a date of my choice. The surgery went smoothly, and post op pain very manageable.
The speed of my recovery has been really positive. Instead of being stuck in a full cast, the surgery being keyhole meant I was only on crutches for 2 weeks, then I could weight bare after in a special boot, and with the help of a robust physio programme meant I could walk in normal footwear before 6 weeks.
I am very positive for a total recovery allowing me to continue my passion of running, and encourage others to have this surgery if they present with similar issues. I should have done this sooner.
Mr Kumar Kunasingam
2018-05-02
Person
5
5
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2nd May 2018
Dr Kunasingam was friendly from the first moment I met him, diagnosing my issue straight away, making me feel relaxed that the problem would be resolved and confident in his ability.
All follow up consultations went smoothly, he was happy with my progress so I am very happy (and pain free!)
Thank you
Mr Kumar Kunasingam
2018-04-27
Person
5
5
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27th April 2018
I ruptured my Achilles in August 2017 and am well on the way to getting back into sport. Dr Kunasingham was fantastic at running through the procedure and helped me understand what he was going to do and why. Post surgery I have had the ability to speak to him on a regular basis to check on how my physio is going. Overall very impressed with the service and feel I would not have recovered this well without his skill and post op care.
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Profile
Mr Kunasingam grew up in Kent and trained in the South East of London and England. He is married with three children with whom he tries to make the most of any time outside work. He played college rugby and hockey to first team level and still plays club hockey when family time allows. His passion for sport nurtured his interest and qualification in Sports Medicine after completing his Medical and Orthopaedic training.
Medical and Surgical training -
Mr Kunasingam graduated in medicine from Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital known as United Medical and Dental Schools at the time with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Science in Experimental Pathology and Genetics.
After completing his house officer training in Tunbridge Wells he taught anatomy under Professor Harold Ellis at Guys, Kings and St Thomas’ medical school. He completed his basic surgical training in Sussex attaining his Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons England.
He was then selected for specialist registrar training through the London deanery and South East Thames attaining his Diploma in Orthopaedics from the University of Brighton and his Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons England.
Specialist training -
Mr Kunasingam underwent specialist foot and ankle fellowship training at several centres in Sydney Australia which included the treatment of elite athletes and minimally invasive surgical techniques. On return to the UK he did a second fellowship in trauma surgery at the Kings College London major trauma centre.
Mr Kunasingam took up a consultant post and set up the foot and ankle unit at Croydon University Hospital. His practice covers all aspects of foot and ankle surgery striving for excellence using evidence based methods. He is an exponent of minimally invasive surgery allowing the majority of his cases to be performed as day case procedures. Kumar strongly believes communication is the key to successful treatment and believes in involving them this experience.
Areas of interest
Foot; Ankle; Trauma; Sports; Sports medicine; Minimally Invasive Surgery; MIS; MICA; Minimally invasive chevron Akin; Arthoscopy; Ankle arthroscopy; Achilles; Bunion; Toes; Toe; Soft tissue ankle; Soft tissue foot; Flat foot; Flat foot reconstruction; Bunions; Hallux valgus; Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery; Minimally Invasive Ankle Surgery; Morton’s neuroma; Metatarsalgia; Plantar fasciitis; Ankle sprains, Key hole surgery; keyhole bunion; keyhole surgery Toe deformity corrections; Hammer toe; Mallet toe; Curly toe; Cartilage injuries; Ankle arthroscopy; Microfracture; OCD; Ankle fractures; Achilles; Achilles rupture; Achilles reconstruction; Achilles repair; Foot tendon injuries; Tendinopathy; Tendonitis; Tendonosis; Stress fracture; Foot arthritis; Ankle arthritis; Ankle fusion; Foot fusion; Foot fractures; Forefoot reconstruction; Foot reconstruction; Ankle pain; Foot pain; Sports injuries; Arthroscopy; Non-union fractures; Arthritis; Ankle surgery; Foot surgery; Peroneal tendon; Ankle tendon
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