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pain could be storing up “They look at the recovery time and think that they cannot afford to take that length of time off work so do not go to the doctor and continue to suffer pain instead. “However, it is important that they seek help as early as possible because left untreated a hip problem can develop into a condition like arthritis that has longer term effects. “Also, surgery has changed over recent years. New techniques mean that many conditions can be treated with keyhole surgery which dramatically reduces the impact on the patient and reduces recovery time. “The new techniques mean that even hip replacement surgery can have less impact on patients. I like to get my patients walking within a few hours of surgery, have them home within two days and discarding their crutches inside a month. “I operated on the owner of a small business recently and within ten days he was back
at his desk, sorting out the paperwork. “People undergoing hip surgery can do so confident that they can return to work much earlier than used to be the case and the effects will improve all aspects of their life. They will be able to drive without pain, enjoy a full family life and return to exercise.” BMI Mount Alvernia Hospital in Guildford is part of BMI Healthcare, Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals clinics performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country. Its commitment is to quality and value, providing facilities for advanced surgical procedures, and anyone wishing to seek a consultation can contact Seb’s office by quoting ‘BMI Mount Alvernia Hospital’ on 01276 889999. www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/ mountalvernia
“Also, surgery has changed over recent years. New techniques mean that many conditions can be treated with keyhole surgery which dramatically reduces the impact on the patient and reduces recovery time.”
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