Consultant-led care for your bones, joints and muscles, from sports injuries to arthritis.
Whether it’s a knee that won’t settle, a stiff shoulder, a sports injury or arthritis that’s getting worse, you deserve a clear diagnosis and a plan, without months on a waiting list.
At our MSK clinic in Tarporley, specialists in sport and exercise medicine, orthopaedic surgery, rheumatology and podiatry work alongside each other. So whatever is causing your pain, you see the right specialist for it, and they can bring in a colleague if you need one.
You don’t need a GP referral to book.
Find the right specialist Call us on 01829 863 331
Start with the area that’s troubling you. Each page explains common causes, treatment options and which of our specialists can help.
Our specialists work together, so if you start with one and need another, we’ll arrange it. Here’s a guide to where to begin.
Sports & MSK Medicine — Dr Phil Clelland Best for: sports injuries, and joint, muscle, tendon or back pain you’d like diagnosed and treated without surgery. Follow-up appointments can include ultrasound scanning and ultrasound-guided injections. Sports & MSK Medicine ›
Orthopaedics — Mr Marck Van Liefland Best for: problems that may need surgery, particularly in the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s contracture, rotator cuff problems and dislocations. Orthopaedics ›
Rheumatology — Dr Kiran Putchakayala and Dr Shyra Rajakulendran Best for: swollen, stiff or painful joints that may be caused by inflammation or the immune system, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout and osteoporosis. Rheumatology ›
Podiatry — Mr Andrew Williams Best for: foot problems, including heel pain, Morton’s neuroma and foot procedures. Podiatry ›
Still not sure? Send us your question and we’ll point you to the right person.
Book an appointment Call us on 01829 863 331Depending on your diagnosis, your specialist may recommend one or more of the following.
An injection of sterile saline, local anaesthetic and steroid that stretches the shoulder joint capsule and helps release stiffness, restoring movement in frozen shoulder.
A painless scan of muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints, using no radiation. Useful for soft tissue injuries and to help guide injections.
A procedure to relieve pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, easing numbness, tingling and pain in the hand.
Surgery to straighten fingers that are bent towards the palm when other treatments haven't worked.
Cortisone (steroid) injections to ease pain and inflammation in joints, tendons and bursae, often used for arthritis, bursitis and tendon problems in the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and wrist. Some are guided by ultrasound for accuracy.
Whichever specialist you see, your first appointment follows the same steps.
MBBS, MD, MSc, FRCP
BSc (Hons), CFPMS, FFPM RCPS (Glasg), FCPS
MBBCh, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Tr&Orth)
MRCP, BM BS, BMed Sci, PgCert Ultrasound
An MSK (musculoskeletal) clinic diagnoses and treats conditions affecting your bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, such as joint pain, back pain, sports injuries, arthritis and foot problems. At our MSK clinic in Tarporley, consultants in sport and exercise medicine, orthopaedic surgery and rheumatology work alongside a consultant podiatrist.
No. You can book directly with any of our bones, joints and muscles specialists. If you’re using health insurance, your insurer may ask for a GP referral, so check with them first.
A sports and exercise medicine doctor diagnoses and treats injuries and joint, muscle and tendon pain without surgery. An orthopaedic surgeon is the right choice if you may need an operation. A rheumatologist specialises in inflammatory and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout. If you’re not sure, ask us and we’ll point you to the right specialist.
Our specialists work alongside each other. If the person you see thinks a colleague is better placed to help, they’ll explain why and we’ll arrange it.
Yes. Depending on the type and severity, our specialists can help with exercise and lifestyle advice, joint injections, medication for inflammatory arthritis, and surgical opinions where needed.
Yes. We offer joint injections, including cortisone (steroid) injections, to ease pain and inflammation in joints, tendons and bursae, and some are guided by ultrasound. Your specialist will explain which injection, if any, suits your condition.
Yes. We accept private health insurance through major insurers, including AXA, Bupa and Vitality, as well as patients paying for themselves. Check with your insurer that your policy covers your appointment.
Tell us what’s troubling you and a member of our team will get back to you personally, and help you book with the right specialist.
Prefer to talk straight away? Call us on 01829 863 331.
