Biography

Distinguished orthopaedic specialist with over 30 years of experience in leading European medical centres. He now practices at Somerset Clinic in Dubai Healthcare City.

He specialises in minimally invasive interventions of the spine, particularly cases labelled as requiring surgery for pain. He is also skilled in joint replacement surgeries, and his patient-centred approach aligns with Somerset Clinic’s commitment to exceptional care.

He focuses on avoiding surgery whenever possible and utilising minimally invasive techniques.

He has extensive experience in microscopic spinal surgery, hip and knee endoprosthesis procedures, and comprehensive management of various orthopaedic conditions, and he has been involved in clinical studies.

Dr. Bernsmann prioritises patient education, providing detailed explanations of procedures, risks, benefits, and alternatives while addressing concerns and discussing medication interactions.

You may have other options other than surgery.

If you have back pain or were identified for back surgery, please come and see Dr Kai with the images you already have, “if any”, so you can have a detailed discussion and explanation of your options to improve your pain and condition.

His medical training at the University of Bochum, where he later qualified as a Professor in 1996 and continues to lecture, underpins his deep expertise.

Dr Bernsmann’s clinical philosophy emphasises thorough diagnosis, conservative management, and empowering patients to make informed decisions about their treatment.

Dr Bernsmann expertise covers intra-articular (inside the joints)  injection therapy for joint conditions and pain management injections for spinal conditions, including

peri-radicular treatment (PRT), facet joint infiltration/block (FB), and ISG infiltration, treating a wide range of conditions, including inflammatory diseases, age-related joint wear, post-injury joint conditions, spinal pain, degenerative changes, and autoimmune diseases like spondylarthritis, with treatment methods including intraarticular injections with hyaluronic acid, corticosteroids, and local anaesthetics, as well as spinal injections guided by X-ray, ultrasound, CT, or MRI for precision.

Languages: English & German