Mr Rohit Gupta, BSc(Hons) MBBS(Lond) FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Tr&Orth) 2024-05-16 Person 5 5 0

Was referred to Mr Gupta after breaking my thumb on my dominant hand and then being referred by a physiotherapist who wanted to find out what was actually going on with all the tendons/ligaments etc (and not just the bones from the X-ray). Mr Gupta arranged for an MRI scan within a couple of days and then on reviewing the findings suggested that I could have ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections into the joint (and possibly tendon) to aid with the recovery. He gave me the option of either doing this within a few days or waiting a few weeks to see how physiotherapy went - I chose to have it done ASAP so that it would hopefully speed things along with my physio. The ultrasound-guided injections were carried out by a superb team who were so reassuring and kind that I felt in safe hands at all times and who left me with 'after care' instructions too. When I noticed some bumps appear on my thumb joint, I emailed Mr Gupta questioning this and he replied within the hour letting me know it was residual crystals that would dissipate over time. (Great service and incredibly reassuring). After a further 8 weeks of physio and a vast improvement to mobility and general use of my hand/thumb, Mr Gupta was so pleased with the process that he discharged me but also said I could contact him again if ever I had any issues/questions etc. A total care package provided by Mr Gupta and his team (even his PA was lovely when booking my appointments!). I am more than happy to now have a working hand/thumb and will continue with the physio exercises until I'm (hopefully) back to near 100% again. A big thank you to Mr Gupta and his entire team for what they have done for me, which even though it was "just a thumb" plays a vital part in everyday life and I now feel that I am nearly back to new again! THANK YOU!