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Mr Hemant Thakral

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS, MS (Orth), FRCS (Edin)

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Treatments offered by Mr Thakral

Mr Thakral offers the following treatments and procedures at Benenden Hospital:

Shoulder replacement surgery

This is an operation to replace your shoulder if you've been suffering from pain due to arthritis of the shoulder.

Total shoulder replacement >

Torn rotator cuff treatment

Rotator cuff is a group of tendons that stabilise the shoulder joint, which can tear as a result of injury or wear.

Tear of the rotator cuff >

(Diagnostic) arthroscopy

Keyhole surgery to explore and treat conditions which affect your knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow or wrist.

Arthroscopy >

Arthroscopic release of frozen shoulder

A keyhole procedure to treat thickening and swelling of the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint, caused by formation of scar tissue.

Treatment for frozen shoulder >

Arthrodesis treatment

If you're suffering from an arthritic toe and other non-surgical treatments haven't helped, arthrodesis could be an option.

Treatment for an arthritic toe >

Treatment for golfer's or tennis elbow

These are common conditions that occur as a result of overusing the muscles and tendons in your elbow, wrist and forearm.

Open release of golf or tennis elbow >

Arthroscopic removal of a loose body

This procedure uses laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery to remove affected tissue or cartilage within the joint.

Arthroscopic removal of a loose body >

Treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)

Treatment to relieve CTS; a common condition that can cause tingling, numbness and pain in the hand, thumb and fingers.

Carpal tunnel syndrome treatment >

Treatment for cubital tunnel syndrome

A condition where the ulnar nerve becomes restricted by pressure within the tunnel causing numbness, tingling and/or pain.

Cubital tunnel syndrome treatment >

Trapeziectomy

An operation to remove the trapezium - the cube shaped bone in your wrist that is joined to the base of your thumb.

Trapeziectomy >

Ganglion cyst removal

If a ganglion cyst is causing pain and discomfort or restricting your movement, it can be treated by aspiration or excision.

Ganglion cyst removal >

Trigger finger release

Surgery to release a finger that catches or locks in position when it's moved, causing pain and affecting everyday activities.

Trigger finger release >

Bursectomy

Treatment for bursitis, the inflammation and swelling of bursa; a sac which cushions the tendons and bones.

Bursectomy >

Hyaluronic acid injection

Durolane (hyaluronic acid) injections can help treat pain in your joints if you have osteoarthritis.

Durolane injection >

About Mr Thakral

My initial training was in India, where I qualified with a First Class Degree from the Maharishi Dayanand University, followed by a Masters in Orthopaedics in 1992 from Rajindra Hospital, Patiala. The remainder of my training was carried out in the United Kingdom.

I have considerable experience in shoulder arthroscopic surgery, performing complex joint replacements for arthritis and trauma and have extensive hand surgery practice including carpal tunnel release and Dupuytren’s surgery, plus wrist surgery including fusions and scaphoid fractures.

I am committed to education, with a special interest in teaching junior surgeons and am an examiner for MSc (Orthopaedics). I am also a GMC recognised trainer.

In addition to the services I offer at Benenden Hospital, I am a NHS Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon working with the East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust since 2007, specialising in upper limb surgery.

Using your private medical insurance

Mr Thakral provides treatments and services at Benenden Hospital on behalf of the following private medical insurers. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm that you’re covered for your procedure.

Aviva Health
AXA Health
Bupa
WPA
Vitality

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