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Mr Rohit Gupta, BSc(Hons) MBBS(Lond) FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Tr&Orth)

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Mr Rohit Gupta, BSc(Hons) MBBS(Lond) FRCS(Eng) FRCS(Tr&Orth) was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.

 

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Written by a NHS patient at Ashford Hospital
22nd February 2024


Dr Gupta was very thorough and reassuring and explained my operation procedure and the outcome clearly in a way you could understand. I did not feel rushed and my questions were answered. I had Ulnar Nerve Decompressions on both arms which have been successful.

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Written by a private patient at St Peter's Hospital
15th February 2024


I had an operation to reattach my bicep tendon to my forearm, which had torn off as a result of me moving a heavy washing machine around. The surgery that Rohit performed has, to date, been excellent. I have regained full motion in my arm, have no pain or discomfort, and am now slowly regaining strength in my arm. Rohit's pre-op, post-op and actual surgery have all been excellent, and he has been fantastic throughout.

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital
14th February 2024


The Ongoing Shoulder Problem Initially, I had a referral from my GP to a Physiotherapist at Prime Health in early Spring 2023, to review my ongoing discomfort and soreness related to my right side shoulder which was impacting my sleep every day and ability to use my right shoulder without soreness and pain. I could no longer play Golf without much discomfort to the right shoulder or lie on my right side to sleep comfortably. The Diagnosis of the Shoulder Problem I was referred on to Dr Gupta by my Physiotherapist who came highly recommended and was practicing at the same Prime Health location in Weybridge. X-Rays were taken of both left and right shoulders as part of the diagnosis and I was informed to my great surprize that in my right shoulder the rotator cuff cartilage between the humeral head and socket was almost bone on bone as a result of "severe" osteoarthritis which had been the root cause of my shoulder tendon inflammation and pain (level 2-3) for a number of years. There were also several osteophytes identified which exacerbated the problem. It also transpired due to the severe shoulder tendon head inflammation I was experiencing as part of my shoulder problem, I had Tendinosis of the right shoulder bicep tendon. Most likely originating from many years of working on a laptop with poor posture and alignment without enough breaks in the day. Originally, I had seen an Osteopath for a number of years to help remediate the shoulder tendon inflammation and pain which worked to a degree but in January 2023, I reached a point where intervention by an Osteopath was futile. Treatment For Severe Right Shoulder Osteoarthritis The recommended treatment procedure was to perform a Stemless Anatomic Total Shoulder Replacement (made from Cobalt and Titanium with a special frame that fused with the top of the humeral head bone) and to reposition the right bicep tendon head to the shoulder as part of the overall procedure. This was completed at the Nuffield Woking Hospital in August 2024 under Dr Gupta and I utilised a private insurance healthcare plan. Recovery Post Op Day 2 post operative procedure in the Woking Nuffield Hospital the Physiotherapist is already providing exercises and assisting with the shoulder rehab. During my first four weeks post procedure, I had to wear an arm sling 24 x 7 and sleep upright using a sleep wedge (45 degrees) with several pillows and cushions for elbow support to prevent me from rolling over to my right side. This required a lot of patience and care to ensure it remained on at all times to help protect the scapula tendon healing process which is detached during the surgical procedure. This is a critical stage! To help with bathing, I also used a shower chair to help bathe in the shower and learnt to use my left arm and hand for shaving and washing which was quite awkward at first. Adapted quickly to my surprize. I also purchased a lightweight perforated arm sling for the shower rather than dampen the surgical arm sling which was provided by the hospital. I would swap these over after showering. A long shower brush was also purchased to help reach areas of my body for showering and cleaning whilst sitting on the shower chair. This helped without over extending myself. I needed little to no assistance by my wife after week one, including dressing, following instructions from the hospital team. The first four to six weeks I had made good progress and I was fit and healthy going into the operative procedure (which was a blessing!). I was active and practiced Tai Chi for over ten years. That said, I struggled to lift my arm due to the weight because I had no muscle or tendon strength so the focus in the first four to six weeks is to rest and perform some basic daily physio movements, working on the arm and shoulder joint range mobility three to four times per day which required both perseverance and discipline to overcome the discomfort of movement and ensure I followed both Dr Gupta's and the Physiotherapist's guidance to the letter. This is a must! I then moved on to specifically improving the range of motion in the second six week stage and finally in the last six weeks (total 18 weeks) I focused on improving muscle, tendon and ligament strength. This is continuing into the six month stage post operative procedure. As of February 2024 six months after the operative procedure, I'm able to lift my right arm vertically above my head without using my left arm for assistance and the range of motion is around 95-98% of what it should be. I'm still a little challenged with interior arm movement regarding placing the back of hand behind the lower back and raising it without discomfort but it is slowly improving with effort and discipline. Equally, using my right arm and shoulder to reach across my chest to my left shoulder requires further range of motion improvement and is not without some bicep and rear shoulder discomfort whilst the muscle structure relearns to stretch but as of 14/02/24 I'm able to reach across my chest reasonably well to preform most activities. I feel a little muscular discomfort in the shoulder and bicep at times but absolutely no joint pain in the rotator cuff area of the shoulder so the TSR has done it's job well. Continued Physio work at home, outside walking and formal Physio work is helping and I find using a sauna and swimming (twice per week) compliments well. In fact, I can manipulate a long wooden 1.9M pole for my Tai Chi training using whole of body strength and guiding the pole with my right arm and shoulder without discomfort. The pole is made of dense wood and weighs approximately 1.8Kg For anyone going through this TSR procedure, I would recommend highly that time is taken to build up the shoulder strength and mobility as best practical subject to age, severity, pre existing range of motion and other factors. Including cardio even just taking regular one hour walks daily so there is a degree of basic or good fitness ahead of the operative procedure to assist with the recovery post operation. Pay attention to diet, low alcohol intake and plenty of walking to promote blood flow and good circulation. I watched the whole procedure on YouTube which may not be for everyone but it helped me visualise and respect the surgeon's skill and what would be required of me to remain faithful to the surgeon's advice post op. Daily stretching exercises is a must for the shoulders, arms, torso, back, deltoids and triceps etc. The body will look to compensate the inactivity of the affected shoulder by utilising the opposite shoulder and other muscle and sub-muscle groups which one may not necessarily utilise as much depending on lifestyle and exercise choices normally. I found deep breathing exercises from my Qi Gong breadth work also helps relax the muscles, tendons and ligaments as part of the recovery process as well as fascia tissue. Choice of Dr Gupta To Perform the TSR Procedure I cannot praise Dr Gupta enough. After my first consultation to discuss the diagnosis and X-ray results I decided I would have another consultation which I provided a list of circa twenty questions for further discussion. Dr Gupta took his time and walked me through every single answer to my questions explaining the procedure in detail and the longer term view of both having the procedure or electing not to proceed. At no time did I feel rushed into a decision. In fact, I found Dr Gupta to be highly skilled, knowledgeable as an expert and a reputable surgeon with many years of experience and a caring nature. Post procedure, through all the consultations to assess my progress and answer questions, Dr Gupta always made time to answer in detail and balance his recommendations on next steps with encouragement. When Dr Gupta needed to be, he was very precise and firm, to mange my expectations about the degree of activity I should be performing at any stage of the post operative care plan. I'm well on the way to a full recovery and maintaining a good and active quality of life which was the whole point of deciding to proceed with the TSR procedure. I'm able to live an active lifestyle within the parameters set by Dr Gupta regarding a Gym workout and not overloading the the shoulder with too much weight so as to protect and preserve the TSR procedure for many years to come. I cannot recommend Dr Gupta highly enough for his skill, knowledge and care. Dr Gupta also has a wonderful sense of humour balanced with absolute professionalism ensuring a patient benefits from his skill and knowledge. The TSR procedure is complex relating to the shoulder and there are variations of the TSR procedure so a patient should seek out the very best surgeon. I was fortunate to have been recommended Dr Gupta.

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Written by a private patient at Nuffield Health Woking Hospital
14th February 2024


Mr Gupta has cared for my shoulders for many years due to issues with the rotator cuffs. His rounded and robust assessments and advice have guided me through some tricky times. I have grown to trust him

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Written by a private patient at St Peter's Hospital
14th February 2024


He listens and remembers what you have said. He is a good surgeon and gives you time. His follow up and administration is good too.

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Mr Rohit Gupta, BSc(Hons), MBBS(Lond), FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Tr&Orth), is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Upper Limb surgery at Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Surrey since 2005. He provides NHS and private treatment for shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand complaints, both surgical and non-surgical. He considers it to be an immense privilege that he is regarded as the premier Upper Limb Specialist to consult in his part of the UK by his patients and peers alike.
He is internationally renowned for his advanced arthroscopic (keyhole surgery), upper limb trauma, and arthroplasty (joint replacement - primary and revision) skills.
His research interests are also exclusively in the upper limb. He regularly lectures and instructs on advanced surgical courses nationally and internationally, and runs a busy tertiary referral practice helping numerous colleagues with their most complex, difficult-to-treat upper limb problems, incl. revision joint replacements and complex tendon transfers around the shoulder.
He is regarded as a key opinion leader in the field of Orthopaedic upper limb surgery, at the cutting edge using the most advanced technologies and techniques both diagnostically and surgically. Hence he is also regularly invited to participate in national / international teaching masterclasses in advanced upper limb surgery.
He is very proud to be awarded the IWantGreatCare Certificate of Excellence in recognition of consistently receiving outstanding patient feedback six years in succession during 2019-2024.