Your Hands, Your Life

I went to Mr Naqui following having broken my wrist in 3 places. I had 2 different plaster casts over a 10 week period from the NHs and no physiotherapy follow up. I was in constant agony and couldn’t move my wrist at all. I was even waking in the night with pains shooting up to my shoulder from my wrist. Even after 10 weeks the wrist was very swollen as were my hand and fingers. My hand had also grown hairy and my skin was very mottled with poor circulation After seeing Mr Naqui he ordered X-Rays and an MRI scan. He diagnosed CRPS. He was very honest and said it is a difficult condition to treat and required a lot of physio and work. he referred me to a hand and wrist physio clinic under a lovely lady called Laura. Following nearly a year of a variety of treatments from hot wax, to massage, and extensive pysio and exercises on a daily basis(& even some acupuncture which definitely helped things along) I am glad to say I have a lot more movement and a lot less pain. Mr Naqui has assured me that this should continue further over the next 6-12 months and I should gain some more strength. He has assured me I can go back at any time if there are any problems but I am no longer taking painkillers or getting the shooting burning pains. I’m also thankful to say that the circulation is vastly improved and the “hairiness” has gone. Many thanks to Dr Naqui and Laura in physio!

I saw Mr Naqui twice regarding my broken wrist, the sessions were extremely relaxed and professional. He knew how to treat my condition and I was soon on my way to a full recovery within a few days. I would recommend Mr Naqui to anyone young or old.

I definitely would recommend Dr Naqui.

At the first consultation he perfectly described the problem and how he was going to address it…

On the day of the operation Dr Naqui and hit team were first class. The operation on my wrist was brilliant and is now perfect

The follow up appointment and check up was on again on point.

I had my carpel tunnel release surgery done. He has been very professional and efficient surgeon. Easy to access and get appointments as per need. Very clean surgery and good recovery. He listened to my concerns and try to resolve them as possible. A line about his secretary: very approachable and helpful person. Always proactive in listening and trying to resolve.

I was diagnosed with Dupuytrens contracture on my left hand by Dr Naqui, he carried out the operation to correct, I was in and out of hospital the same day, back at work within 2 weeks, incredible results, can hardly tell its been operated on and absolutely no pain which I thought was incredible, how now have full function and you could never tell, brilliant surgeon and very down to earth and with a fantastic and lovely team, superb.

Mr Naqui was fantastic from the moment I met him, very approachable and informative He put me at ease with his lovely manner and knowledge. When he looked at my x-ray’s he said it was no wonder I was in so much pain, as my joints had worn away. I was relieved as you feel that people think you are exaggerating how much pain you are in. I can honestly say it was one of the worse pain I have ever felt. Sometimes the pain was like electric shocks shooting up my thumb and into my arm other times it was like really bad pins & needles, but there was always a continual ache.

After suffering with Osteoarthritis for about 4 years, that was gradually getting worse, I had no grip and was finding everyday chores difficult, no strength and had difficulty with work due to pain and discomfort. I was constantly taking pain relief medication the strongest I could get.

I was then referred to Mr Naqui and he suggested I had both thumb joints replaced, he explained the procedure in full and I was nervous but also excited to hopefully get rid of this pain.

I had my first joint replacement at the Spire Manchester in June 2023 and and the procedure was carried out in the morning and when I returned to my room I had a little bit of pain following the surgery but can honestly say that the arthritic pain had gone, I couldn’t believe it after so long in continual pain it felt like a miracle (to me). I was discharged with pain relief but found I didn’t really need it. When I saw Mr Naqui post op I couldn’t wait for my second thumb to be done, we agreed we would give it a few months, but it felt so good I kept on and he eventually agreed to do my 2nd operation at the end of September, and I wasn’t disappointed once again I was arthritic pain free within hours. I even stopped a lady in the Trafford centre who had splints on both her thumbs and I asked if was arthritis, she said it was and I gave her Mr Naqui’s details and told her it was the best thing I ever had done.

Following my operations I saw Sarah Keogh who provided my physiotherapy and she was very knowledgeable and dealt mostly with hand patients she gave me loads of advise on how to strengthen my thumbs and different exercises I could do at home, I was discharged by Sarah 6 weeks following each operation and never looked back.

Donna Clark Mr Naqui’s secretary was lovely always answered any question I had and if she was unavailable when I called she would always return my call, she always put my mind at rest and I appreciated her friendly manner.

I think this procedure should be more available as until, I went to see Mr Naqui I had never heard that thumb joint replacement was a option.

I have been a part-time entertainer for 59 years. I play mostly guitar and keyboards. I had problems with my index finger, right hand. I was referred to a surgeon who recommended Carpal Tunnel Surgery that should, he said, cure my problem. I was very wary of being subjected to hand surgery as my musical activities are an enormously important part of my life and I was not about to have surgery without being convinced that this would cure my medical problem without affecting my musical activities. I went ahead with the surgery. Six weeks later my pain was worse and I was referred to Mr Zafar Naqui. On my first consultation, Mr Naqui told me that for 30 years (I think it was 30), he had only dealt with health problems that occurred between fingertips and elbow. I felt relieved by this statement from Mr Naqui and immediately felt both at ease and confident in his ability to cure my hand problem.

I went on to have surgery and quite intensive physiotherapy treatment. The physiotherapy treatment, provided by Ms Sarah Keogh, was also of the highest standard following both operations. The surgery and after-care completely cured my hand problem and when I experienced the same problem with my left hand some time later, I had no concerns about having the same treatment, by the same surgeon (and physiotherapist), on my other hand. I have recently had surgery on my left hand and am back playing instruments at the same standard as before surgery. Thank you to Mr Naqui and his team.

Recently I saw Mr Naqui for Right thumb arthroscopy. I selected Mr Naqui as he has a an up to date clinical skill set relating to hand and wrist care which ensured I had all available treatment options Throughout the process from referral to the post operative stage I could not have wished for a better experience. Mr Naqui is a commensurate professional and I felt I had total trust in his professional acumen. Both my thumbs have been affected by Osteoarthritis which caused marked pain, deformity and weakness. Mr Naqui discussed all options and we agreed arthroscopy was the most appropriate treatment for me. Mr Naqui is one of the few surgeons undertaking this procedure and from the positive feedback had good clinical experience in this procedure which is why I saw him so that I had all treatment options Mr Naqui operated on the most painful joint first and I am now 12 weeks post surgery and the result is amazing and beyond any expectation I had. Living alone and having surgery on my dominant hand was a needless concern as recovery was quite quick with the support of Esther the hand surgery physiotherapist who sees you from pre surgery through to the post operative period. I now pain free with excellent strength with really good aesthetic improvement. This has been so successful I cannot wait for the other thumb to be operated on. A special mention here for the indomitable Donna whose organisational skills augmented the smooth running of the process. I cannot thank Mr Naqui and team enough for transforming my quality of life.

I recently saw Mr Naqui for Right thumb arthroscopy. Throughout the process from referral to the post operative stage I could not have wished for a better experience. Mr Naqui is a commensurate professional and I felt I had total trust in his professional acumen. Both my thumbs have been affected by Osteoarthritis which caused marked pain, deformity and weakness. Mr Naqui discussed all options and we agreed arthroscopy was the most appropriate treatment for me. Mr Naqui is one of the few surgeons undertaking this procedure and from the positive feedback had experience in this procedure which is why I saw him so that I had all options of treatment available. Mr Naqui operated on the most painful joint first and I am now 8 weeks post surgery and the result is amazing. Living alone and having surgery on my dominant hand was a needless concern as recovery was quite quick with the support of Esther the hand surgery physiotherapist who sees you from pre surgery through to the post operative period. I now have only the odd twinge, good strength and good aesthetic improvement. This has been so successful I cannot wait for the other thumb to be operated on. A special mention here for the indomitable Donna whose organisational skills augmented the smooth running of the process.

My experience with Mr Naqui was outstanding from the minute of me walking into my consultation, (a nervous wreck), through to having the procedure (carpal tunnel decompression) performed. He is one of the most approachable, caring, understanding and informative doctors I have seen and over the years I have seen many. He went through my medical history and advised I needed this procedure (on the left to start). I am absolutely petrified of needles/injections but he was so reassuring and calming that I agreed to go ahead. He went through the process of the procedure thoroughly and explained in such a way that I was able to understand. I went back to Salford to have the procedure undertaken and again I cannot praise him enough. He was amazing throughout. He talked me through each step of the procedure so I knew what was coming. He spoke to me throughout the procedure about general day to day subjects, just to keep my mind occupied and away from him actually operating on me. I put my whole trust in him and I was thankful I went ahead! He was incredible throughout. I am still in the healing process but my symptoms feel much better than they did prior to the procedure being undertaken and that is all down Mr Naqui, initially making me feel at ease and comfortable enough to proceed with the procedure, and for him to carry out the procedure in such a calming yet professional manner! I would 10000% recommend Mr Naqui.