Joshua Adedokun: Consultant in Pain Medicine in Manchester

About Joshua Adedokun

Dr Joshua Adedokun was appointed as a Consultant in Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine at the Pennine Acute NHS Trust (North Manchester General Hospital) in May 2007. After 16 years in this position, in 2023 he transferred to Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust where he is part of a dynamic and progressive multidisciplinary Pain Management Team dedicated to providing excellent patient-focused care.

In addition to his NHS practice, Dr Adedokun is available for private consultation at clinics in Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire where he offers rapid access to diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of chronic pain conditions.

Dr Adedokun has been a Fellow of the College of Anaesthetists of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland and a Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists since 2004. He was granted a Fellowship by assessment of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Royal College of Anaesthetists in 2009.

Pain management expert

Dr Adedokun has over 15 years' experience in a wide range of chronic pain conditions such as sciatica, whiplash, complex regional pain syndrome, cancer pain, facial pain, neuralgia, abdominal and pelvic pain syndromes, complex headaches, fibromyalgia and repetitive strain injuries.

During his career, he has worked with teams of international standing and has gained invaluable insight into the challenges and complexities of chronic pain syndromes and their interventional management, ranging from cognitive behavioural approaches to the latest technologies such as spinal cord stimulators and intrathecal pumps.

Treatments

Dr Adedokun offers expert management of a wide range of chronic pain conditions using the latest technology and techniques, including:

• Epidural injections
• Facet joint injections
• Stellate ganglion blocks
• Lumbar sympathetic blocks
• Trigger point injections
• Radiofrequency procedures
• Coeliac plexus/sympathetic blocks
• Nerve root blocks and paravertebral blocks
• Presacral sympathectomy
• Qutenza patch treatment
• Thoracic sympathectomy

Clinical interests

Dr Adedokun's varied interests include management of neuropathic pain especially complex regional pain syndrome, post-surgical neuropathic pain, trigeminal neuralgia, chronic abdominal pain syndromes, fibromyalgia and other musculoskeletal pain syndromes. He also has an special interest and expertise radiofrequency techniques for spinal and non-spinal pains.

Medicolegal training and experience

Dr Adedokun has attended a number of recognised medico-legal training courses including the Specialist info Standard Medico-legal Course, the Bond Solon Excellence in Report Writing and the Bond Solon Courtroom Skills course. He is listed on the UK Register of Expert Witnesses, is an APIL expert, a Member of the Society of Expert Witnesses and a Member of the Expert Witness Institute.

With extensive clinical experience in the management of various chronic pain syndromes including persistent back and neck pain, especially following personal or occupational injuries, Mr Adedokun accepts instructions from claimants, defendents and as a single joint expert.

Consultation

Dr Adedokun is available for consultation at the following locations and times:

The Spire Hospital, 170 Barlow Moor Road, Manchester M20 2AF - Alternate Wednesday afternoons

The Alexandra Hospital, Mill Lane, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 2PX - Alternate Wednesday afternoons

The Beardwood Hospital, Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 7AE - Alternate Friday afternoons

The Beaumont Hospital, Old Hall Clough, Chorley New Road, Lostock, Bolton, Lancashire BL6 4LA - Alternate Friday afternoons.

Renacres Hospital, (Ramsay Health Care), Renacres Lane, Halsall, Ormskirk, Lancashire L39 8SE - Alternate Tuesday or Thursdays

The Highfield Hospital, Manchester Road, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 4LZ

Fulwood Hospital (Ramsay Health Care), Midgery Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9SZ

Theatre lists for private patient treatment are arranged according to the needs. Usually these are monthly at The Alexandra, Cheadle, The Beaumont, Bolton and The Beardwood, Blackburn, though can be more frequent. Renacres are similar.

Research interests

Dr Adedokun is actively involved in training of both undergraduate and foundation year/specialist doctors, as well as participating in pain management sessions for GPs and physiotherapists.

He stays abreast of developments in his field, attending courses and presenting at regional, national and international meetings. He has also been involved with research activities and has had work published. He is a Member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Observational Pain Medicine.

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