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Mr Tony Kochhar
2018-04-20
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20th April 2018
I wanted to write a quick review as I've just read some of the other reviews and my experience has been totally different to some people on here. I saw Tony after a referral from my GP. He diagnosed my problem (frozen shoulder) in the first appointment but told me he would send me for a scan to investigate further and make sure we had not missed anything. At my next appointment he explained to me exactly what I had and what the options were to fix it. He was calm and professional throughout and gave me time to think through what I wanted to do - he said I could let his secretary know when I'd decided and he would arrange everything. I opted for a hydrodilatation (I think that's what they call it) and this was relatively quick if a little painful. It did the trick though! I've had some physio and he's monitored my recovery to make sure I have got back to where I was before I experienced this problem.
Mr Tony Kochhar
2018-03-05
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5th March 2018
Happy to leave a review. Had a carpal tunnel op which went very well. Quick op done under local, went home, immediately felt better. Well worth it.
Mr Tony Kochhar
2018-03-03
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3rd March 2018
Great experience - the whole team really looked after me, thank you!
Mr Tony Kochhar
2018-02-15
Person
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15th February 2018
I wanted to leave a review and just read the last one about someone having an injection for frozen shoulder which is exactly what I had, but with completely the opposite effect. I was diagnosed with frozen shoulder by my physio and referred to Tony, he recommended a steroid injection which he explained would be carried out under ultrasound guidance as it was more accurate. I had the procedure, which was painful but not as painful as my shoulder had been for ages. I had physio after about a week and then went to see Tony again. He has been very good at making sure that everyone related to my treatment has been talking to each other and that the physio and injection had worked. I am about 90% of the way there but everyone involved told me I would have to work with the physiotherapist and I'm grateful to them for setting my expectations. He did also tell me that it worked in most cases but in some cases surgery would be necessary. I'm actually really grateful it didn't need to get to that stage!
Mr Tony Kochhar
2018-01-29
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29th January 2018
I went to see Professor Kochhar in early October last year and he did rush through the consultation, seeming not to really listen to me. He sent me for an MRI. The diagnosis was made by his radiologist - essentially, frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis.
It was recommended that I have a cortisone injection carried out by the radiologist who had diagnosed the problem and the procedure was agonisingly painful. I had pain for days afterwards and some physiotherapy following that. Yes, the pain did lessen, but it's now January and the pain has simply returned. The cost of this treatment was very high (to my insurance company).
I wish that I had gone to a specialist who does not focus quite so much on marketing. Yes, your pain will go away. But it will return because the essential physical problem still remains - it's a short term fix.
20th April 2018
Response from Mr Tony Kochhar
Thank you for your feedback. It is always helpful to receive feedback from patients. I am sorry you felt I rushed through the consultation - I normally ask at the end of each consultation whether a patient has any other questions and only at the point the patient indicates they are comfortable and happy to proceed with any next steps does the consultation end. I'm sorry it does not state your name so I cannot provide anything more than a general response. Prior to any cortisone injection (which I always request is carried out by a radiologist under ultrasound guidance as this is more accurate than if administered blind) patients are sent an information leaflet which sets out all risks and complications and a video which also explains these. Only when patients are happy to proceed are they booked in for an injection. This can indeed sometimes be a painful procedure and very much depends on a patient's pain threshold (some find it uncomfortable, others find it "excruciating") but most are happy to try this non-surgical approach first. Physical therapy is always recommended a week after any injection as without this, the injection will not be effective and your symptoms will recur. I cannot unfortunately comment on the details of your case but if you would like to discuss this in more detail please do contact my office and I would be happy to talk it through with you.
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Profile
Professor Tony Kochhar is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Shoulder, Elbow, Upper Limb Surgery. He is also a Visiting Professor of Sports Science at the University of Greenwich, London.
His practice is based around the principle that an early accurate diagnosis and prompt specialist treatment will lead to a faster recovery and return to work and sport. He regularly treats elite athletes and professional sportsmen and applies the same techniques to ensure all of his patients make the best possible recovery.
He is an expert in keyhole surgery and minimally invasive techniques and uses only best practice and the latest techniques.
Professor Kochhar completed his specialist training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, and then worked with some of the best shoulder surgeons in the world. He regularly lectures both nationally and internationally at leading shoulder conferences and training courses and continues to teach the latest techniques to trainees and fellow Consultants from around the country and internationally.
He has also written articles in the national and international press.
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