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Ganglion cyst removal
A ganglion cyst is a harmless, sometimes painful, fluid-filled swelling which usually develops near a joint or tendon. Treatment includes extracting the fluid via syringe or surgery.
Aspiration of joint
If a patient is experiencing pain in a joint, a needle may be inserted into the joint to remove any fluid build-up, and/or to diagnose the problem.
Private GP service Emersons Green
Our Wellsoon GP service in Bristol offers you thorough, unhurried, face-to-face personal care Our Wellsoon GP service at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Emersons Green provides comprehensive, personalised face-to-face care, ensuring your health concerns are addressed with the attention and expertise you deserve. At Practice Plus Group, we believe your health shouldn’t wait. Our private GP...
What to expect at your private knee consultation
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes “Be afraid not of moving slowly; be afraid only of standing still.” These wise words from an ancient Chinese proverb highlight the importance of physical movement. If you’re struggling with limited mobility with your knees, why not book in for a private knee consultation? You’ll be able to have an...
Why is private healthcare so expensive?
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes “Why is private healthcare so expensive? There’s no way I can afford it!” It’s an often heard line when it comes to people looking for alternative ways of solving their health issues. But should private healthcare be so quickly discounted from the conversation? This article aims to delve behind the...
Marco La Malfa
Browser doesn’t support frames Learn more about Marco La Malfa Dr La Malfa is committed to continual learning and advancing patient recovery through evidence-based anaesthesia. He treats self-pay, private medical insurance and NHS patients. Why choose a surgeon from Practice Plus Group? At Practice Plus Group Hospitals we’re passionate about giving patients a positive experience...
Orthopaedic self-refer MRI, Shepton Mallet
Orthopaedic self-referral for MRI scan 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. At Practice Plus Group...
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Access to excellence Practice Plus Group is one of England’s largest independent providers of private, insured and NHS healthcare. We are passionate about what we do and believe that anyone should be able to access excellent care, whether you are paying for yourself, paying through private medical insurance, or you are an NHS patient. We’re...
Hip replacement costs in the UK explained
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes “It is health that is real wealth. Not pieces of gold and silver.” So said Indian lawyer and civil rights activist, Mahatma Gandhi. If, like us, you agree with Gandhi and prioritise your health, this article is for you. If you’re worried or confused about the cost of a private...
Cervical biopsy
A cervical biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is taken from the cervix to check for abnormal or cancerous cells. The biopsy helps determine if further treatment is needed.