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Patients can be confused by what a joint injection entails and what is injected. Firstly most joint injections are for inflammation of the lining of the joint or synovitis that most commonly is cause is arthritis and the various forms included under that term such as Rheumatoid, Osteoarthritis and Psoriatic arthritis or Gout. Commonly joints […]
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery has been around in various forms over the years some approaches have come and gone. The benefits to the patient are quicker return to full function with smaller incisions and less pain. The longer term outcomes have shown no real difference with both sets of patients whether it be MIS or […]
Anxious about my day case surgery but I was more comfortable than I thought I would be on leaving hospital for home. Crutches were essential for leaving hospital and the ride home of 4 hours was fine.I had some soakage through my dressing but mainly water and blood with little swelling. I changed dressing once and […]
Starchy white coats an’ furrowed browsAre badges of the pastRunning shoes and T’shirtsAre t’days uniform of choice{Ironed white coats and knitted eyebrows} Whey spectacled eyes an’ razor knifesThey introduce the inside of the bodyTo the outside an’ then,Whey tender hauns, artistic fingersThey rite whits ill to mak’ it whole{With eyeglasses and sharp knifes the body is […]
‘relatively pain free soon after surgery, and have followed the post op instructions. The stationary bike sessions have also seemingly helped the process along”Mr GTL
We are delighted with his progress and speedy return to good health and mobility. Delighted to hear he can resume all normal activities at 6 weeks.Mrs JL daughter of patient
I have not seen my husband this good in years. He can walk long distances, climb stairs easily, which he has been unable to do for 6 years. Recuperation time was very quick and doing well at 5 weeks. We appreciate the time given to answer all our questions during his hospital stay.Mrs B wife […]
The care at the Kingston General Hospital ward was excellent.Mr HG
My quality of life has improved significantly since my hip replacement two years ago.Walking 10Km a day.Mr RV
Staff had smiles on their faces, you could tell they felt good about themselves and proud of their work. Everyone from the porter, the nurse , surgeon and everyone in between were lovely.Mr TR