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Mr Rahikiran Yallapragada is a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in both Upper and Lower Limb Surgery. He holds a distinguished Fellowship in lower limb arthroplasty, knee, and shoulder arthroscopic surgery, which showcases his expertise in these areas. He practises at Spencer Private Hospitals in Canterbury, Ashford, and Margate..

His sub-specialty lies in Lower Limb Surgery, focusing on a range of procedures related to the hip, knee, and foot. He is particularly proficient in lower limb arthroplasty, including various types of total hip replacements, such as uncemented, cemented, and hybrid approaches. Additionally, he excels in Total Knee Replacement, Partial Knee Replacement, and Unicompartmental Knee Replacement. Mr Yallapragada is also adept at performing Knee Arthroscopy, which includes ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair and resection, lateral release, and various corrective osteotomies for foot deformities like hallux valgus.

His broad clinical expertise extends to the treatment of other conditions and ailments. In the field of upper limb orthopaedics, Mr Yallapragada is well-versed in procedures such as carpal tunnel decompression, de Quervain's tenosynovitis release, trigger finger release, excision of wrist ganglion, and trapeziectomy. He also specialises in Shoulder Arthroscopy, where he performs procedures like subacromial decompression for impingement syndrome, ACJ excision, capsular release for frozen shoulder, and rotator cuff repair. In addition, he offers shoulder joint injections with ultrasound guidance to optimise outcomes.

Outside of lower limb and upper limb surgeries, Mr Yallapragada has expertise in Spinal interventions, including caudal epidural injections and nerve root injections, further showcasing his versatility and dedication to comprehensive patient care.