Mohamed Rabie: Pain Management Specialist in West Midlands

About Mohamed Rabie

Dr Mohamed Rabie FRCA, FFPMRCA has worked as an anaesthetist in the NHS since 2010. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists in 2014 and a Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine in 2019. He completed his formal dual training programme in Anaesthetics and Pain Management in 2020 and was subsequently appointed Consultant in Anaesthesia and Pain Management at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham.

Dr Rabie has extensive experience in the management of spinal and musculoskeletal pain conditions. Offering expert guidance and the latest interventions, his approach is to provide personalised plans that empower patients and include them as active participants in their journey toward pain relief and an improved quality of life.

Treatments

Dr Rabie offers a range of modern treatment options for Back and Joints (knee, shoulder) conditions:

Local anaesthetics and steroid injections

When conservative treatments such as weight management, exercise and pain medications have failed to have an impact, local anaesthetics and steroid injections can be used to reduce inflammation and temporarily improve pain and function. Injected onto the affected area on the spine, or into or around an affected joint, they can be repeated up to 2-3 times per year.

Injectable treatments offered by Dr Rabie include image-guided facet joint injections, epidural injections for chronic back pain and sciatica, and injections for painful knee and shoulder joints.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive pain management procedure used to treat chronic spinal and joint pain. It is particularly effective for arthritis-related joint pain affecting the spine, knees and sacroiliac joints.

Patients suitable for treatment with RFA have typically experienced chronic pain for more than six months and have not found relief using conservative methods. Patient selection is a key factor determining the success of the procedure and Dr Rabie will be happy to advise on suitability in each individual case.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentrate of platelets derived from the patient’s own blood. The platelets contain growth factors that have the potential to promote healing and tissue repair.

PRP injections have been in use for the last 20 years to treat non-specific low back pain and mild to moderate osteoarthritis. Clinical studies have shown that patients who receive a course of PRP treatments can experience significant improvement in pain and other symptoms, making it an attractive option for those seeking an alternative to surgery or corticosteroid injections. 

Viscosupplementation

Viscosupplementation is a treatment for osteoarthritis that involves injecting a gel-like substance called hyaluronic acid (HA) into a joint, most commonly the knee. HA is a naturally occurring substance found in the synovial fluid which lubricates and cushions the ends of the bones and keeps them moving smoothly. In joints affected by osteoarthritis, the amount and quality of the synovial fluid can be compromised, resulting in stiffness and pain.

Viscosupplementation as a treatment for osteoarthritis is still being studied. The focus up to now has been predominantly on the knee and there is some evidence for temporary improvement in pain symptoms and function for up to a few months in mild to moderate osteoarthritis. Unlike steroid injections, the technique is not associated with any long-term side effects.

Consultation

Dr Rabie offers private consultations at three locations in West Midlands:

1. The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham
   Clinic Times: Mondays (17:00-19:00)
   Contact for appointments and general enquiries
2. Nuffield Health Wolverhampton Hospital
   Clinic Times: Tuesdays (08:00-12:00)
   Contact Nuffield Hospital directly for appointments and general enquiries or call at 01902754177
3. The GAP Clinic
   Clinic Times: Wednesdays (10:00-13:30)
   Contact for appointments and general enquiries

Dr Rabie works with the following private medical insurance providers:

• Aviva Health
• AXA Health
• Bupa
• Cigna
• Vitality Health (Pru Health)

Fees

Initial consultation fee: £175

Follow-up consultation fee: £125