Orthopaedics is the field of surgery that deals with injuries to and problems with the musculoskeletal system. Our department offers a full range of elective (non-emergency) and trauma (emergency) services including day surgery and complex inpatient surgery. We are a tertiary referral centre for sub specialties such as foot and ankle, upper limb, knees and hips. We work closely in conjunction with the Trust's rheumatology department and allied services such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy to help patients rehabilitate.
This department looks after patients who have been diagnosed in either of our emergency departments with a fracture, or have been sent to hospital by their GP with a suspected fracture. The fracture clinic forms part of the outpatients department and deals with both acute fractures and orthopaedic conditions.
Hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery
Performing osteotomy (the surgical cutting or removal of a piece of bone to alter alignment) and applying external fixation in post-traumatic deformity allows for gradual correction and has been shown to improve functional outcomes, including cases complicated by leg length discrepancy and soft tissue compromise.
Common foot problems, complex deformity corrections
Acute knee injuries including sports injuries, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, arthroscopic and joint replacement surgery, including revision surgery
Primary and revision joint replacement surgery including young adult hip problems.
Whatever your length of stay, we want to make it as comfortable as possible. We hope the following information will help you during your time with us and look forward to helping you make a full and speedy recovery.
Everything we do is informed by patient feedback. Indeed, more than 95% of our patients would be likely or extremely likely to recommend us to their friends and family for a similar treatment.
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