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Day surgery knee replacement benefits
Knee replacements were first performed in the UK in the 1970s. Since then, they have evolved and improved, to the point where we can now offer day-surgery knee replacement options. There are approximately 160,000 total hip and knee replacements performed each year in England and Wales1. Longer life expectancy, as well as changes in lifestyle,...
Can I play golf after a knee replacement?
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Keen to hit the fairways again after your surgery? Good news – it’s a question of when, not if you can play golf after knee replacement. Professionals Fred Funk and Mark McNulty have both undergone the procedure and returned not only to the course, but to the PGA tour. Former...
Dr Hilary has hip replacement at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham
TV doctor Hilary Jones has been on a 360-mile round trip for surgery – to bypass his local NHS waiting list. Speaking after his procedure at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Birmingham, Hilary said: “It was over 180 miles from my home to Birmingham – but as it’s a new hospital and it’s a private hospital...
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.
Yahia Al-Tamimi
Learn more about Yahia Al-Tamimi A private consultation with Mr Yahia Al-Tamimi costs just . This includes an in-depth consultation, x-rays, blood tests, swabs, and a tailored treatment plan – no GP referral needed. Simply call 0330 058 6443 or fill out the form on this page. Why choose a surgeon from Practice Plus Group?...
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...