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Posts Tagged ‘private healthcare’
Mako Robot for Hip Surgery
Hot off the press! I will be one of the first surgeons to use the new Mako Robot for Hip Surgery when it is delivered to the Wessex Nuffield Hospital … read more
Burnout in surgeons
A recent paper from China reported a study of 202 adult reconstruction surgeons (hip and knee specialists). The study showed that 85% of surgeons showed signs of burnout. Risk factors … read more
Getting in and out of a car after hip surgery
This can be tricky, and somewhat terrifying at first! You will be worred about getting stuck, causing pain or even disocating your new hip. I found this video on YouTube … read more
TheHipSurgeon
That’s me! I’ve been collecting various bits of audiovisual equipment over the last few years, and use them when I’m preparing lectures. The time has come for me to start … read more
Which surgeon would you choose for your hip surgery?
How do we choose the ‘right’ surgeon to do a hip replacement? If a doctor needs an operation, he is usually in the fortunate position to ask his colleagues who … read more
Bel Mooney’s hip replacement
From sleepless nights to searing pain and constipation: What they NEVER tell you about hip operations! After suffering painful osteoarthritis, Bel Mooney decided to undergo surgery Unfazed by the prospect, … read more
Anti-inflammatories and back pain
Here’s some interesting research abou the efficacy of commonly used anti-inflammatories in back pain. Many of my patients take these drugs, and they tell me that they become increasingly less … read more
The ‘forgotten’ hip
Nowadays, hip replacement is so commonly performed that it is regarded as routine. The outcomes are usually excellent, and many people aren’t aware of their new hip after a few … read more
Rationing hip surgery. BOA President responds
Here is a response from the President of the British Orthopaedic Association to the news that hip and knee replacements will be rationed in some areas of the country. Well … read more
