Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and doctor for hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow complaints near Hextable, Kent

If you are searching for an elbow, hand, wrist, or shoulder specialist private surgeon or doctor near you in Hextable, Mr Yanni can offer rapid diagnosis and treatment for all conditions. Mr Yanni treats all types of treatment for issues ranging from trauma and complex sports injuries to more common complaints. His priority is to always offer an accurate diagnosis and clear and thorough treatment options.

Mr Yanni graduated from Guy’s Hospital Medical School over 30 years ago and then specialised in orthopaedics. He works for the NHS and runs a number of private clinics at hospitals including The Sloane Hospital in Bromley and Chelsfield Park Hospital in Chelsfield and some other Kent and London hospitals. He was appointed to the post of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Bromley Hospitals Group in 1994.

He treats a whole range of upper limb problems, including:

  • Shoulder pain, impingement, or bursitis
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Arthritis
  • Rotator cuff injuries
  • Tendonitis and RSI
  • Shoulder Instability
  • Golfer’s Elbow & Tennis Elbow

Mr Yanni is a vastly experienced surgeon who comes highly recommended – please see his testimonials on Doctify. He is recognised by all major medical insurers, including BUPA and AXA, and he is fee assured.

To book a face-to-face consultation, please email d.h.yanni@btinternet.com

“Great surgeon. I felt well informed at all stages. Great outcome from my surgery, absolutely delighted. He was highly recommended to me by 4 friends who had experienced his top rate surgical skills and they didnt’ lie! A lovely man too and first class bedside manner.”

Shoulder, Elbow and hand surgeon in Hextable - Mr Dimitri Yanni

Mr Yanni - Hand, Elbow & Shoulder Consultant in Hextable

If you have any questions relating to treatments or to book an appointment, please email Mr Yanni at d.h.yanni@btinternet.com

Contact on d.h.yanni@btinternet.com (email preferable) OR telephone Caroline on 020 8460 0123

“Efficient sympathetic and very competent”

Hextable wrist and hand consultant

Do you need to see a specialist hand and wrist consultant in Hextable? Mr Yanni can help.

Common Conditions Treated In Hextable

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: This carpal tunnel is a thin passageway inside your wrist that nerves pass through. This occurs when the median nerve becomes compressed and irritated causing numbness and tingling in the hands.
  • Trigger Finger: Also called Stenosing Tenosynovitis, this condition causes one or more of the fingers to become stuck in the bent condition. It may then straight with a snap. More common in women, this condition tends to be worse in the morning.
  • Tendonitis: This is caused by inflammation and wrist tendonitis is often caused by repetitive motions or injury.
  • Base of Thumb Arthritis/Wrist Arthritis: Arthritis can affect the wrists and hands, particularly the base of the thumb joint and the wrist. Osteoarthritis is more common as we get older and anyone can be affected
  • Dupuytren’s Contracture: This causes an abnormal thickening of the skin at the palm and the base of the fingers. This area may develop into a thickened band and cause the fingers or thumb to roll into the palm.
  • RSI: Often the result of repetitive motions and manual labour, RSI causes tenderness, throbbing, and pain.

Nuggets of Wisdom

BASE OF THUMB ARTHRITIS:

Trapeziometacarpal arthritis is a relatively common condition. It gives pain on key pinch and pin pinch.  Patients lose the first web space span (i.e cannot pull a large book from a shelf).  Early treatment consists of anti-inflammatories, injection and splintage.  The results of surgery are extremely good.

Hand & wrist surgeon in Hextable
“Charming, very professional in delivering what he intends and believes will be beneficial to my problem.”
Hand Surgery

Contact on d.h.yanni@btinternet.com (email preferable) OR telephone Caroline on 020 8460 0123

Do you have shoulder pain in Hextable? Mr Yanni is a BR8 orthopaedic shoulder consultant

When you come to see Mr Yanni for shoulder pain in Hextable, you can benefit from the latest surgical and non-surgical treatments. He has a special interest in arthroscopic or keyhole surgery.

  • Shoulder Impingement: Frequently found in active adults, shoulder impingement can lead to weakness in the shoulder, pain when lifting your arms above your head and behind your back.
  • Shoulder Instability/Dislocation: The shoulder has the greatest range of movement of any joint in the body. If you dislocate your shoulder once, it can become vulnerable to further dislocation.
  • Frozen Shoulder: This condition, also referred to as Adhesive Capsulitis, results in stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. This condition can last for two years and here are generally three main phases: Freezing, frozen, and thawing.
  • Rotator Cuff Tears & Injuries: The rotator cuff is a group of tendons and muscles in the shoulder joint. A tear or injury in this region can be very painful, especially when lifting the arm overhead.

Mr Yanni - Hextable shoulder surgeon

“Got right to the point of a long term injury. Fantastic consultant.”

Shoulder Arthroscopy, Shoulder Pain

Contact on d.h.yanni@btinternet.com (email preferable) OR telephone Caroline on 020 8460 0123

Recommended and trusted Hextable elbow doctor and consultant

Are you experiencing problems with your elbow and are seeking care near Hextable? Mr Yanni has a vast range of experience in treating all common and complex elbow injuries.

  • Elbow Arthritis: Arthritis is the inflammation of a joint and there are two main types. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative and painful joint disease. Rheumatoid arthritis occurs is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation.
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: This is caused by irritation of the ulnar nerve and symptoms include numbness or tingling in the little and ring fingers.
  • Golfer’s Elbow: The medical term for this is Medial Epicondylitis and it is a painful issue affecting the tendons that help you grip. Pain is felt on the inside of the elbow.
  • Tennis Elbow: Similar to Golfer’s Elbow but the pain is felt on the outside of the elbow. It often occurs due to overuse of the forearm muscles.

Mr Yanni - Hextable elbow consultant

“I have had minor surgery on a few occasions so I would just like to say I have never felt more at ease or more valued as a patient Mr Yanni was amazing and I would definitely recommend his brilliant work and his superb manor. Thank you.”

Shoulder Arthroscopy, Shoulder Pain

As well as Hextable. Mr Yanni treats patients from the following nearby areas

  • Well Hill
  • Pratts Bottom
  • Beckenham
  • Hockenden
  • Eden Park
  • Orpington