Dr James Kho
Consultant musculoskeletal radiologist
BA (Cantab), BMBCh (Oxon), FRCR
Dr James Kho is a Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist specialising in musculoskeletal imaging and image-guided intervention. He is a Consultant at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, with particular expertise in the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal conditions and sports injuries.
He trained in musculoskeletal imaging and intervention in Brighton and London, including at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. He subsequently completed a fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging and intervention at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, before taking up his consultant post in Bristol.
Dr Kho performs image-guided injections including steroid, hyaluronic acid and Arthrosamid®, as well as a range of image-guided procedures including dry needling, high-volume injection, barbotage and hydrodilatation.
He has published in peer-reviewed orthopaedic and radiology journals, including research relating to musculoskeletal intervention, musculoskeletal MRI and sports injuries.
Specialist treatments
- Image-guided Arthrosamid® injection
- Image-guided injections of steroid (cortisone)
- Image-guided injections of hyaluronic acid
- Image-guided aspiration, dry needling, high-volume injection, barbotage and hydrodilatation
Curriculum vitae
Education
- Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham (Fellowship), 2019–2020
- Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, 2019
- Health Education England Kent, Surrey and Sussex Clinical Radiology Training Scheme, 2014–2019
- University of Oxford, 2008–2011
- University of Cambridge, 2005–2008
Qualifications
- Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Radiology, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, 2021
- FRCR, Royal College of Radiologists, 2017
- BMBCh, University of Oxford, 2011
- BA, University of Cambridge, 2008
Positions
- Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist, Cabot Clinic
- Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist, Spire Hospital Bristol
- Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist, Nuffield Bristol
- Member, British Society of Skeletal Radiologists
Publications
- Drakonaki EE, Kho JSB, Sharp RJ. et al. Efficacy of ultrasound-guided steroid injections for pain management of midfoot joint degenerative disease. Skeletal Radiol 40, 1001–1006 (2011)
- Kho J, Azzopardi C, Davies AM, James SL, Botchu R. MRI assessment of anatomy and pathology of the iliofemoral ligament. Clinical Radiology. 2020 Dec 1;75(12):960-e17
- Kho, J., Botchu, R., Rushton, A. et al. MRI features of ERSA (exercise-related signal abnormality) lesions in professional soccer players. Skeletal Radiol 51, 557–564 (2022)
- Kho, J., Botchu, R., Rushton, A. et al. MRI findings of tibialis anterior friction syndrome: a mimic of tibial stress injury. Skeletal Radiol 50, 2007–2011 (2021)
- Kho J., Botchu R, James SL, Bone tumours. Textbook of Radiology and Imaging by David Sutton, 8th edition, 2023, vol 1, chapter 62, pages 1-50
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