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Dr Rajesh Botchu
Consultant profile

Dr Rajesh Botchu

Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist

Profile & achievements

Current & previous appointments
  • Consultant Musculoskeletal Radiologist — The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Foundation NHS Trust, Birmingham, September 2014 to present
  • Consultant Radiologist — Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, September 2012 to August 2014
Subspecialty training

After training in Leicester, Dr Botchu completed subspecialty training in musculoskeletal radiology at The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham, the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford and in Geneva, Switzerland.

Clinical expertise

Dr Botchu undertakes musculoskeletal ultrasound, MRI, CT and image-guided intervention.

Research & publications

Book chapters

  • Imaging anatomy of the hip. The Hip Joint, 2016.
  • Neoplastic conditions around the hip. The Hip Joint, 2016.
  • So called fibrohistiocytic tumours. Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumours.
  • Undifferentiated/unclassified tumours. Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumours.
  • Imaging of prosthesis. Joint Replacement Technology, 2014.
  • Radiography and Computed Tomography. Imaging of Soft Tissue Tumours.

Scientific papers

The following papers are listed in the supplied practice biography.

  1. Spinal imaging update: an introduction to techniques for advanced MRI. Patel A, James SL, Davies AM, Botchu R. Bone & Joint Journal, 2015; 97-B(12):1683–92.
  2. Heterotopic ossification related to the radial tuberosity: a tumour mimic. Shah A, James SL, Botchu R, Davies AM. Clinical Radiology, 2016; 71(1):74–8.
  3. Acute symptomatic calcific discitis in adults: a case report and review of literature. Shah A, Botchu R, Grainger MF, Davies AM, James SL. Skeletal Radiology, 2015; 44(12):1819–24.
  4. Parameniscal cyst: a rare cause of popliteal artery compression treated with ultrasound-guided decompression. Botchu R et al. West Indian Medical Journal, 2015; 64(2):172–3.
  5. OUTBACK catheter for treatment of superficial femoral and iliac artery chronic total occlusion: experience from two centers. Husainy MA et al. Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2016; 26(2):249–53.
  6. Stress fracture of the lesser trochanter: a case report and review of the literature. Lee J, Khairandish P, Botchu R. West Indian Medical Journal, 2015.
  7. Metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty associated with adverse local tissue reaction and pseudoaneurysm of the superior gluteal artery. Shah A et al. Surgical Journal, 2016; 2:e113–e118.
  8. Diagnostic triage for sarcoma: an effective model for reducing referrals to the Sarcoma Multidisciplinary Team. Shah A, Botchu R, Ashford R, Rennie W. British Journal of Radiology, 2015.
  9. Calcific myonecrosis – a “do not touch” lesion. Shah A, Heir MK, Botchu R, Rennie W. Eurorad, 2015.
  10. Improving efficiency and decreasing scanning time of sonographic examination of the shoulder by using a poster illustrating proper shoulder positioning to the patient. Shah A et al. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 2014.
  11. Isolated posterior high ankle sprain: a report of three cases. Botchu R, Allen P, Rennie WJ. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013; 21(3):391–5.
  12. Ganglia arising from the transverse acetabular ligament: a report of two cases. Botchu R, Esler CN, Lloyd DM, Rennie WJ. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013; 21(3):380–2.
  13. Correlation between trochlear dysplasia and the notch index. Botchu R, Obaid H, Rennie WJ. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013; 21(3):290–3.
  14. A rare case of bipolar segmental clavicle fracture associated with multiple rib fractures. Zertalis M, Madhavan B, Botchu R. Internet Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013.
  15. Sonography of trapezial ridge fractures. Botchu R, Bianchi S. Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, 2013.
  16. Intraosseous hibernoma: a case report and review of the literature. Botchu R et al. Skeletal Radiology, 2013; 42(7):1003–5.
  17. Bilateral calcific myonecrosis associated with epilepsy. Karkhanis S, Botchu R, James S, Evans N. Clinical Radiology, 2013; 68(6):e349–52.
  18. Correlation between trochlear dysplasia and anterior cruciate ligament injury. Botchu R, Obaid H, Rennie WJ. Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013; 21(2):185–8.
  19. Post-traumatic heterotopic ossification of distal tibiofibular syndesmosis mimicking a surface osteosarcoma. Botchu R et al. Clinical Radiology, 2013; 68(12):e676–9.
  20. The MR arthrographic anatomy of the biceps labral insertion and its morphological significance with labral tears in patients with shoulder instability. Jakanani GC, Botchu R, Rennie WJ. European Journal of Radiology, 2012; 81(11):3390–3.
  21. Is there a role of double reporting and CT pelvis for lung cancer staging? Botchu R et al. World Journal of Oncology, 2012; 3(2):54–8.
  22. Sonography in orthopaedic hardware impingement of the extremities. Guillin R, Botchu R, Bianchi S. Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, 2012; 31(9):1457–63.
  23. Epidural emphysema following blunt trauma: a case report and review of literature. Botchu R, Shah A, Burli P. IOJ, 2012.
  24. Pictorial essay: role of ultrasound in failed carpal tunnel decompression. Botchu R, Khan A, Jeyapalan K. IJRI, 2012; 22:31–4.
  25. Radiographically undetected coracoid fractures diagnosed by sonography: report of seven cases. Botchu R, Lee KJ, Bianchi S. Skeletal Radiology, 2012; 41(6):693–8.
  26. Out of hours multidetector CT pulmonary angiography: are specialist registrar reports reliable? Jakanani GC et al. Academic Radiology, 2012; 19(2):191–5.
  27. Dilated SMV in colon cancer – is there any significance? Khan AN et al. Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 2012; 43(2):288–95.
  28. Diagnostic plain film radiology of the failing hip replacement. Toms A, Botchu R, Nolan J. Orthopaedics and Trauma, 2008; 23(2):188–200.
  29. Multi-detector Computed Tomography of spleen. Botchu R et al. Hong Kong Journal of Radiology, 2011; 14:249–61.
  30. Pictorial essay: USG of lumps and bumps of the foot and ankle. Botchu R, Khan A, Bhatt R. IJRI, 2010; 20(2):105–8.
  31. MDCT of the abdomen: missed diagnoses due to satisfaction of search. Botchu R, Rao B, Tyagi R. AJR American Journal of Roentgenology, 2010; 195(4):W314–6.
  32. Solitary fibrous tumour made resectable after successful endovascular embolization. Botchu R et al. Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer, 2011; 42(4):287–91.
  33. Compression of the deep branch of the ulnar nerve in Guyon’s canal by a ganglion: two cases. Inaparthy PK et al. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, 2008; 128(7):641–3.
  34. Radiation exposure from fluoroscopy during fixation of hip fracture and fracture of ankle: effect of surgical experience. Botchu R, Ravikumar KJ. Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, 2008; 42(4):471–3.
  35. Fractured cement spacers: a report of two cases. Botchu R, Anwar R, Ravikumar KJ. Iowa Orthopaedic Journal, 2009; 29:17–18.
  36. Preoperative MRSA screening: an effective method to control MRSA infections on elective orthopaedics wards. Anwar R et al. Surgical Practice, 2006; 10:135–7.
  37. Osteogenic sarcoma of rib in a seven year old. Botchu R et al. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2006; 16:156–7.
  38. Laurence’s stitch: continuous horizontal mattress suture for skin closure. Botchu R et al. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2007; 17:421–3.
  39. An intra-articular vascular malformation with a ganglion in a knee. Gaskin J et al. European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, 2007; 17:311–2.
  40. Effect of periprosthetic fractures of hip and knee on mobility. Botchu R et al. Proceedings of the 7th European Trauma Congress, 2006.
  41. Ewing’s sarcoma presenting with pathological fracture in a 9-month-old. Kakar V et al. Journal of Orthopaedics, 2006; 3(1):e6.
  42. Ipsilateral distal radius, ulna and proximal ulna fracture: a case report. Botchu R et al. Journal of Orthopaedics, 2006; 3(2):e11.
  43. Simultaneous fractures involving the metacarpal, proximal and distal phalanges of the thumb ray. Botchu R et al. Internet Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006.
  44. Septic arthritis after fracture neck of femur in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis: a case report. Anwar R et al. Hip International, 2005; 15:59–61.
  45. How to write a case report. Anwar R et al. BMJ, 2003; 327:153–154.
  46. Pear sign. Botchu R, Retnasingham G, Heir M, Burli P. Hong Kong Journal of Radiology, 2012; 15:57–8.
  47. Pseudocoarctation with saccular aneurysms, left-sided SVC and aberrant right subclavian artery: a case report. Rao B, Botchu R, Khan A, Aslam M. Journal of Radiology Case Reports, 2010; 4(7):29–33.
  48. Visual loss following cranial irradiation for primary brain tumour. Botchu R et al. Internet Journal of Neurosurgery, 2005; 2(2).
  49. Leiomyoma of the rectosigmoid junction in an adult. Husain N et al. Internet Journal of Surgery, 2005; 7(1).
  50. Unusual self-inflicted injury in a patient with SHAFT syndrome: a case report. Anwar R et al. German Journal of Psychiatry, 2004; 7(1):21–23.
  51. Schatzker III fracture equivalent of the base of middle phalanx. Inaparthy P et al. Internet Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, 2006.

Abstracts

  1. Great vessel bifurcation and lumbosacral angulation assessment on routine lumbar spine MRI for identification of an optimal anterior plate size and shape in stand-alone lumbo-sacral fusion. Birch N, Botchu R, Heywood C. Bone & Joint Journal, 2016; 98-B(Suppl 6):10.
  2. Can we predict colon tumours? Botchu R et al. ARRS Annual Meeting, San Diego, 2010.
  3. Chronic compartment syndrome following high tibial osteotomy. Botchu R et al. European Journal of Trauma, 2006; Suppl 1:155.
  4. Displaced supracondylar fractures of humerus in children: to pin or not? Botchu R et al. European Journal of Trauma, 2006; Suppl 1:162.
  5. Kawasaki disease: a prospective clinical appraisal. Kalepu RK et al. Pediatric Research, 2005; 58:384.
  6. Hydatid cyst of liver and spleen. Botchu R et al. EURORAD, 2005.
  7. Traumatic rupture of femoral vein. Botchu R et al. Interactive Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, 2005; 4(Suppl 1):S119–12.
International podium presentations
  1. Bone and joint infection. ERASMUS MRI course, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, 2015.
  2. Trochlear dysplasia: correlation with notch index. IRIA, Hyderabad, 2012.
  3. Comparison of T1 DRIVE sequences versus fat-suppressed proton-density sequences for evaluation of meniscal tears. IRIA, Hyderabad, 2012.
  4. Trochlear dysplasia: association with cruciate injuries. RSNA, Chicago, 2011.
  5. Re-entry into true arterial lumen in subintimal angioplasty with Outback catheter. IRIA, Hyderabad, 2012.
  6. IMV: a prognostic indicator in rectal tumours. ESGAR Annual Meeting, Valencia, 2009.
  7. Bilateral radial neck fractures in a child. European SICOT Trainee Meeting, Prague, 2006.
  8. Tuberculosis of cervical spine: resurgence in West London. European SICOT Trainee Meeting, Prague, 2006.
  9. Spontaneous fractures of lower limbs. European Trauma Congress, Ljubljana, 2006.
  10. Urogenital injuries in traumatic fracture pelvis in a developing country. Clinical Orthopaedic Society Annual Meeting, San Antonio, 2005.
  11. Management of giant cell tumour by Vyagreshwarudu technique. SICOT Trainee Meeting, Budapest, 2005.
International poster presentations
  1. The use of CT for shoulder arthrogram. ESSR, 2015.
  2. Popliteal fossa masses: a pictorial review. ESSR, 2015.
  3. Lower limb swelling: a pictorial essay. ESSR, 2015.
  4. The patellofemoral joint: an underreported joint in MRI knee. ESSR, 2015.
  5. Pictorial review of leg muscle compartments. ESSR, 2015.
  6. Medial canthal lesions: a pictorial review. Botchu R, Vaidyanath R. RSNA and UKRC, 2010; best paper in ESHNR, 2011.
  7. Imaging a patient with trismus: a pictorial review. IRIA, Hyderabad, 2012.
  8. Pictorial review of MDCT features of vascular emergencies of abdomen. IRIA, Hyderabad, 2012.
  9. Can we predict fracture neck of femur in patients with fracture distal radius? European Hip Society Meeting, Antalya, 2006.
  10. Double Thurston-Holland sign in the thumb ray. European Trauma Congress, Ljubljana, 2006.
  11. Familial Meckel’s diverticulum. International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Arlington, 2005.
  12. Unusual mass in the stomach. International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Arlington, 2005.
  13. Russell Silver syndrome with Perthes disease. International Paediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, Florida, 2004.
  14. Treatment of congenital pseudoarthrosis of tibia by Ilizarov method. International Paediatric Orthopaedic Symposium, Florida, 2004.
  15. Hand Schüller Christian disease. International Paediatric Orthopaedic Seminar, Madrid, 2004.
  16. Pathological fracture of tibia with TKR: technique of nailing. Rocky Mountain Traumatologic Society Meeting, Colorado, 2005.
National & regional presentations
  1. Follow-up imaging of sarcoma. British Sarcoma Group Conference, 2015.
  2. Imaging of the knee. Birmingham Orthopaedic Training Programme, 2015.
  3. Imaging of the foot and ankle. Birmingham Orthopaedic Training Programme, 2014.
  4. Reliability study of carpal angle measurements. EARS, Norwich, 2008; UKRC, 2009.
  5. Importing MRSA. Southeast Orthopaedic Circuit Meeting, Tunbridge Wells, 2006.
  6. Comparison of functional outcome with radiological correction in scarf osteotomy. Southeast Orthopaedic Circuit Meeting, Maidstone, 2006.
Poster presentations
  1. Improving efficiency and decreasing scanning time of sonographic examination of the shoulder using a shoulder-positioning poster. BIR, London, 2014.
  2. Value of ultrasound scan in diagnosis of appendicitis in children. SRT Annual Meeting, Oxford, 2009 and RCR audit meeting, London, 2009.
  3. Fixation of lateral condyle non-union of humerus. Southeast Orthopaedic Circuit Meeting, Tunbridge Wells, 2006.
  4. Iatrogenic sciatic nerve palsy following complicated hemiarthroplasty. British Trauma Society, Manchester, 2004.
  5. Theatre footwear use outside theatres: is it a serious risk? Society for General Microbiology Annual Meeting, Manchester, 2007.