Dr Lorenzo Masci

• Specialty: sports and exercise medicine physician with particular expertise in musculoskeletal injury, tendon disorders, diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injection

• Conditions seen: musculoskeletal and sporting injuries, overuse injuries, tendon injuries of the Achilles, patellar (knee), hip and buttock, elbow and rotator cuff tendons, stress fractures, heel spurs and plantar fasciopathy, osteoarthritis, knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain and rotator cuff tendonitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, hip and groin pain, concussion, clicking joints, fatigue and reduced performance

• Tests, treatments and procedures: diagnostic point-of-care ultrasound, ultrasound-guided injections including cortisone, hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), shockwave therapy, Arthrosamid for knee osteoarthritis, and in-house X-ray, MRI and CT imaging

• Often consulted by patients with: a musculoskeletal injury needing a diagnosis, a tendon problem that has not settled, pain from overuse or training load, osteoarthritis being managed without surgery, or a drop in exercise capacity

• Patient ages seen: 12+

• Also: assessment, diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injection in a single visit; 20 peer-reviewed papers; honorary lecturer at Queen Mary University of London

Dr Lorenzo Masci is a sports and exercise medicine physician at Welbeck's Orthopaedics centre in London, specialising in musculoskeletal injuries, tendon disorders, diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injections. He diagnoses and manages a wide range of conditions, including sporting injuries, overuse injuries, stress fractures, osteoarthritis and hip and groin pain. Tendon disorders are a particular area of expertise, including Achilles and patellar (knee) tendon problems, hip and buttock tendon injuries, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, rotator cuff (shoulder) tendinopathy and plantar fasciopathy, a common cause of heel pain.

Dr Masci offers diagnostic point-of-care ultrasound during initial consultations, allowing many musculoskeletal conditions to be assessed, diagnosed and treated in a single visit. His expertise in ultrasound-guided injections includes cortisone, hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), with live imaging used to guide treatment precisely to the affected area. He also offers shockwave therapy and Arthrosamid injections for knee osteoarthritis. Where further investigation is needed, patients can access X-rays, MRI and CT scans in-house, alongside referrals for physiotherapy, podiatry or osteopathy. He also works closely with Welbeck's orthopaedic surgeons, rheumatologists and pain medicine consultants when specialist input is required.

Taking a holistic, non-surgical approach to musculoskeletal care, Dr Masci treats patients of all activity levels, from elite athletes to people experiencing pain or mobility problems during everyday activities. His focus is on identifying the underlying cause of symptoms and developing an individualised treatment and rehabilitation plan to help patients return to the activities they enjoy, whether competitive sport, recreational exercise or simply walking comfortably.

Dr Masci completed his medical degree and hospital residency in Australia, followed by a four-year specialist training programme with the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Physicians. Since moving to London in 2007, he has worked with the British military and elite sporting organisations, including Fulham Football Club and Wasps Rugby. His previous appointments in Australia include consultancy roles with Melbourne Storm Rugby League, Tennis Australia and the Victorian Weightlifting and Judo Associations. He is registered on the General Medical Council's Specialist Register in Sport and Exercise Medicine.

Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Masci is an honorary lecturer at Queen Mary University of London and teaches sports and exercise medicine graduates at University College London. Recognised internationally for his expertise in ultrasound-guided interventions, he has also developed an online musculoskeletal ultrasound education programme, including a specialist ultrasound-guided injection course for clinicians.