Mr Michael Kurer is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Upper Limb Surgeon specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder, elbow and hand conditions. He qualified from University College London Hospital Medical College and completed his orthopaedic training at the prestigious Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, followed by specialist fellowships in shoulder surgery.

Mr Kurer was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at North Middlesex University Hospital, now part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, where he currently serves as Head of Surgery.

Renowned for his expertise in both traditional and minimally invasive techniques, Mr Kurer provides a comprehensive one-stop assessment and treatment service for upper limb conditions. During a single consultation, patients can benefit from clinical examination, diagnostic ultrasound imaging and ultrasound-guided injections, enabling rapid diagnosis and treatment planning.

As a specialist sonologist, Mr Kurer is among a small number of surgeons in the UK offering advanced ultrasound-guided procedures, including innovative sonosurgery techniques for selected hand conditions.

Advanced Sonosurgery

Mr Kurer is one of only a small number of surgeons in the UK offering sonosurgery, an innovative minimally invasive surgical technique that uses real-time diagnostic ultrasound to guide surgical instruments beneath the skin.

Through tiny skin punctures rather than traditional surgical incisions, specialised probes and instruments can be used to perform procedures with exceptional precision. This approach can offer:

• Smaller wounds and minimal scarring
• Reduced postoperative pain
• Faster recovery times
• Earlier return to work and daily activities
• Procedures performed under local anaesthetic
• The ability to treat both hands during the same procedure when appropriate

Currently, ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel decompression and trigger finger release are among the procedures that can be performed using this advanced technique.

One-Stop Shoulder, Elbow & Hand Service

Mr Kurer provides a streamlined diagnostic pathway that combines:

• Specialist orthopaedic consultation
• Detailed clinical assessment
• Diagnostic ultrasound imaging
• Ultrasound-guided injections where appropriate

This integrated approach allows many patients to receive diagnosis and treatment recommendations during a single appointment, reducing delays and improving the patient experience.