Get fast access to expert treatment for joint pain at The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle. From diagnostics through to treatment, your care will be led by experienced orthopaedic surgeons
If you are living with joint pain or other musculoskeletal problems, we know how hard it can be. Joint problems can cause difficult symptoms including pain, swelling and lack of mobility, and when these problems start to hold you back from living life as normal, it’s time to speak to a specialist.
At The Alexandra Hospital in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, our experienced orthopaedic consultants offer expert help for people living with joint pain. Supported by a multidisciplinary team, they offer everything from physiotherapy and steroid injections, through to both routine and complex orthopaedic surgery.
When you choose to go private, you can access the help you need without delay. Call or book online to start your journey back to better health.
Your bones, joints and their structures are known as your musculoskeletal system. This system protects your vital organs, supports your bodily functions, and allows you to move effectively. Musculoskeletal injuries and disorders can cause pain and severe swelling, which may severely impact your quality of life.
Although orthopaedic specialists are trained as surgeons, they also support people with a wide range of non-surgical treatments, covering everything from management advice and medications, to joint injections and other minor procedures.
Below you’ll find lots of information about the services offered at our orthopaedic clinic, from the symptoms, conditions and injuries we can help to treat, to the specific types of surgery we offer.
This occurs when your cartilage (the tissue on the surface of your joints) breaks down. As a result, the bones in your joint might rub together, causing pain, swelling and stiffness.
This is a form of arthritis caused by your immune system attacking the cells in the lining of your joints. If left untreated, it can cause your joint to lose shape and alignment. It can also result in pain and swelling.
If the nerves in your spine are compressed, you might experience pain in your back or in your leg.
An injury can occur following a traumatic accident. A sprain, which happens when one or more of your ligaments have been torn or stretched, is a common sports injury. Other injuries include strains (tears in your muscle tissue) or fractures (broken bones).
Physiotherapy is often recommended as a treatment for joint pain that hasn’t yet progressed to the stage where surgery is the best choice. Our physiotherapists also support patients both before and after orthopaedic surgery, working closely with our consultants to get the best results for you.
Find out more about The Physiotherapy Centre at The Alexandra Hospital in Manchester.
At The Alexandra Hospital, we offer traditional hip replacement surgery as well as Robotic-assisted hip replacement surgery.
Find out more about hip replacement surgery, or other types of hip surgery in Manchester.
For many people with back pain, their condition can be managed without surgical intervention. Our specialist spinal consultants can help you to find the right treatment to ease your back pain and help you get back to doing what you love.
In some instances, spinal surgery will be the best option. For example, it’s often used to treat pain caused by pressure on the nerves in your spine. These nerves may be compressed because of a slipped disc (when the spongy tissue between your spine's bones press against your surrounding nerves) or lumbar (lower back) spinal stenosis, which happens when the area around your spinal cord narrows, causing your nerves to become compressed. During your consultation, your specialist will discuss the best treatment for your condition.
Spinal treatments that we offer include:
Find out more about shoulder and elbow surgery at The Alexandra Hospital.
Following a consultation with a specialist, you might be advised to have foot and ankle surgery to treat ankle pain, remove bunions (a bony lump that can form on the outside of your toe), or correct any deformities or problems with your toes.
The cost of your treatment will depend on various factors, including your personal symptoms and condition, as well as which consultant you choose. We’ll always give you a clear price, including a full breakdown of costs, before you agree to go ahead with any treatment.
Accessing private healthcare is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.
If you are paying for yourself, you can choose to pay in full or using one of our easy payment options.
If you have insurance, we can arrange a direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical insurance page.
At The Alexandra Hospital, our orthopaedic surgeons are highly specialised and provide treatment, diagnosis, and management of a wide range of trauma, orthopaedic, and musculoskeletal conditions. With access to advanced imaging onsite including MRI, a comprehensive physiotherapy centre, and multiple theatres for surgery, our hospital can provide a full service to orthopaedic patients.
To book an appointment to discuss joint pain with an orthopaedic surgeon near you, use our online booking system, or give us a call and one of our friendly advisors will help you find an appointment time that suits you.
Reception: 0161 428 3656
Hospital: 24-hours
Urgent care centre: 8am- 8pm (last appointment 7:30pm)
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When Melanie Holdcroft found out she needed a hip replacement, she chose to have her life-changing surgery with Circle Health Group, using our Mako® surgical robot at The Alexandra Hospital in Manchester.
