Anyone knows of a doctor who specializes in wrist traumas in London area

Andy_California

I have computer-induced wrist trauma which also affects my guitar playing. Does anyone know a great doctor who specializes in tratment of wrist traumas in the London area?

rlw

See your GP first.

interstellar

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TimmyO

Andy_California said:

I have computer-induced wrist trauma. I used to live in a different country, and the doctors couldn't really treat it as they couldn't tell what exactly was wrong (at least they confirmed it's not the infamous carpal tunnel syndrome). I have hope that that was just the lack of knowledge on their part. So I wonder if anyone knows a great doctor who specializes in wrist traumas in London area?

I know a pro bass player who saw someone over a serious wrist issue some years back - will ping him a link to this

Andy_California

TimmyO said:

Andy_California said:

I have computer-induced wrist trauma. I used to live in a different country, and the doctors couldn't really treat it as they couldn't tell what exactly was wrong (at least they confirmed it's not the infamous carpal tunnel syndrome). I have hope that that was just the lack of knowledge on their part. So I wonder if anyone knows a great doctor who specializes in wrist traumas in London area?

I know a pro bass player who saw someone over a serious wrist issue some years back - will ping him a link to this

Thanks!

rlw said:

See your GP first.

I don't want to deal with all that. I'd rather see a professional who specializes in that right away.

Evilmags

The UK health system uses GPS a' gatekeepers to specialists. 

Evilmags

If you don' mind paying the London hand and wrist unit at the Wellington hospital. 

CHRISB50

Evilmags said:

If you don' mind paying the London hand and wrist unit at the Wellington hospital. 

London Bridge Hospital also appears to have private specialists for wrists.

I'd give either a call and discuss it directly.

If you want to go via the NHS you have to go and see a GP first, and be prepared to wait.

MattBanshee

CHRISB50 said:

Evilmags said:

If you don' mind paying the London hand and wrist unit at the Wellington hospital. 

London Bridge Hospital also appears to have private specialists for wrists.

I'd give either a call and discuss it directly.

If you want to go via the NHS you have to go and see a GP first, and be prepared to wait.

My gf does admin for a number of private consultants at London Bridge - I'll ask for a recommendation.

Evilmags

London bridge is excellent. Been treated their before.  

MattBanshee

@Andy_California my gf says that this is the guy to see:

http://www.londonbridgehospital.com/LBH/consultant-det/mr-simon-owen-johnstone/

Andy_California

Evilmags said:

The UK health system uses GPS a' gatekeepers to specialists. 

I understand that. But the reason I posted this question on guitarist's forum was because I wanted to cut out the middleman and find not just any doctor but one who actually has experience with guitarists.

MattBanshee said:

@Andy_California my gf says that this is the guy to see:

http://www.londonbridgehospital.com/LBH/consultant-det/mr-simon-owen-johnstone/

Thanks, I'll try!

Iamnobody

Andy_California said:

I have computer-induced wrist trauma. 

Dr Steve prescribes less internet porn and self abuse.

Your wanker’s cramp should be gone in no time...

Close the door please on your way out and don’t forget to pay my receptionist before you leave.