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Knee Surgery: A pAtient’S perSpective With approximately 82,000 total knee replacement operations performed each year in the UK, CircleBath’s Knee Unit brings together the leading knee surgeons in the South West.
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aving a knee replacement was something that 55 year old Paul Lawrence, a business man and cycling enthusiast thought he would have to worry about at some stage but when increasing levels of pain started to impact on his active lifestyle last year, he asked his GP for advice. Paul’s story “Three years ago when I was asked by friends to enter a charity cycle ride I said no as I had stopped riding a mountain bike a few years before because of my knees. But the ride was on roads from Cornwall to Bristol so I bought a road bike and set about training. But my new found addiction to cycling could not repair the damage to my knees and in the summer of 2011 I realised something needed to be done so, on recommendation, I met with knee surgeon Jonathan Eldridge to discuss my options. Jonathan explained clearly what was needed: both my knees would need total replacements but my right knee was the worst affected and would be tackled first. I was very keen to understand what I would be able to do after the knee replacements and Jonathan explained the rehabilitation timescale and reassured me that, yes I would be able to ride my bike in Sportives and kick a football with my son. The approach taken by the anaesthetist meant I came round very quickly but was also in no pain at all - I was then transferred to my room where the extraordinary level of care continued. The rooms you stay in at Circle are superbly equipped but what stands out most is the way you are treated: constant care and attention from the consultant surgeon, the consultant anaesthetist and the fabulous nursing and physiotherapy staff. Pain relief was as regular as clock-work too. The physiotherapists are with you the very next day and carefully, but forcefully, you find you are sitting on the edge of your bed and the next minute they have coaxed you to stand up. After three nights of excellent care and amazing food I was ready to leave, discharged with a course of pain relief and a schedule of exercises. WWW.THEBATHMAGAZINE
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As I write this, one month since the procedure, I have just returned from a one mile walk. Perhaps my most telling recommendation for CircleBath is that I wouldn’t go anywhere else for a total knee replacement”. The Knee Unit CircleBath’s Knee Unit brings together leading specialist Knee Surgeons in the South West including Mr Neil Bradbury, Mr Sandeep Deo, Mr Jonathan Eldridge, Mr Ben Lankester, Mr Mike Radford (not pictured), Mr David Shardlow and Mr Allister Trezies. CircleBath hospital, as well as having state of the art digital theatres has developed a reputation for offering a standard of hospitality on par with a five star hotel. Circle is a partnership of clinicians and healthcare professionals. Types of Knee Surgery at CircleBath: Total Knee Replacement Surgery and pioneering shape matching technology A knee replacement resurfaces your arthritic knee, relieves pain and allows you to return to a normal life. The pioneering shape matching technology allows us to restore the natural alignment of your knee. Part or Uni Compartmental Knee Replacement You may have arthritis in only one part of your knee joint requiring a part knee replacement.
Paul on the Ride for Precious Lives
For more information about knee surgery, please contact Amanda Curtis on 01761 422222 or enquiries@circlebath.co.uk or visit circlebath. com. Ask your GP to refer you to CircleBath.
Ligament Surgery Sports injuries and falls can leave you with an unstable knee needing ligament reconstruction. Soft Tissue Surgery If you have mechanical problems in your knee which cannot be solved by soft tissue management alone, they may be cured by simple keyhole surgery. Osteotomy Knee realignment surgery FEBRUARY 2012
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