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Epidermal cyst removal
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MRI scan – four body parts
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to diagnose conditions that affect tissue and bone in any part of the body. The patient lies inside the scanner – a large tube – while the scan takes place.
NHS patient referral
Referring your patients to our hospital is simple. Find out how.
When should you see a private orthopaedic consultant?
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Over the years, countless thinkers, philosophers, and – more recently – internet personalities, have preached the value of patience. But when it comes to your health, does it pay to wait for months on end for treatment? If you’ve been experiencing persistent knee, hip, or shoulder pain, don’t wait to...
Circumcision surgery
Male circumcision is a surgery that removes the foreskin (the loose tissue) covering the glans of the penis. The incision is then closed, usually using sutures.
Signs you need knee surgery
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, over 100,000 knee replacements are now carried out each year in the UK1. It is a major, yet effective operation and over time becomes the only way to eradicate pain and improve quality of life. If you’re suffering from severe...
Patient choice
Did you know you have the right to choose where to have your NHS surgery? If you or a loved one needs to see an NHS specialist, you can choose to access any hospital or treatment centre in England. You could even switch hospitals, having already been referred somewhere, if you are waiting for too...
Elizabeth stands tall again after Barlborough knee surgery
Before knee surgery Elizabeth Marsden, 64, couldn’t stand up straight. The pain in her knees meant she walked with an awkward gait which meant she hobbled around with a walking stick to support her. Working on her son’s farm in New Mills attending to chickens and rare breed cattle was becoming a major issue due...
How long does knee replacement surgery take?
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Finding out you need knee replacement surgery can feel overwhelming. To manage that feeling, it’s natural to want to gather as much detail about the procedure as you can. One of the first questions that might pop into your mind is, “How long does the knee replacement surgery take?” It’s...
Spinal decompression surgery
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