At The Highfield Hospital we are proud to offer a fully comprehensive, integrated orthopaedic service for the diagnosis and treatment of a range of orthopaedic conditions for patients who live in Greater Manchester, Lancashire and further afield.
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialised area of medicine that helps treat conditions affecting your bones, joints and their surrounding soft tissue (your muscles, ligaments, tendons and nerves). Your bones, joints and their associate structures are known as your musculoskeletal system. Your musculoskeletal system protects your vital organs, supports your bodily functions and allows you to move properly.
Our highly knowledgeable team comprises skilled orthopaedic consultants, pain management specialists, and physiotherapists. Our team offer a range of treatments for joint pain - from knee replacement surgery, to knee arthroscopy, to hip replacement surgery, and more.
Musculoskeletal conditions include congenital disorders, acute injuries (such as falls, fractures and dislocations), sports injuries and chronic arthritis. Bone and joint problems can cause pain, swelling, stiffness and discomfort that can severely affect your quality of life.
Orthopaedic consultants are highly skilled surgeons that sub-specialise in specific areas of your body such as your hips, knees, spine, hand and wrist, shoulder and elbow, or foot and ankle.
For these conditions and any others requiring orthopaedic surgery, your expert orthopaedic consultant will first advise you on conservative treatment options, including rest, pain relief, braces, steroid injections or physiotherapy.
For those patients who have exhausted non-surgical treatment options and are still living with joint pain, orthopaedic surgery may be recommended as a way to improve pain.
Mr Daniel Cohen, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at The Highfield Hospital, explains how orthopaedic surgery can dramatically improve your quality of life:
"My main area of expertise is arthritis and injuries of the hip and knee. These conditions can have a significant impact the most basic activities of daily living and a person's overall quality of life. One of the greatest things about hip and knee surgery is how quickly you see an improvement after treatment. In fact, the surgery we perform can be life-changing."
To find out more about the comprehensive list of orthopaedic surgeries available at The Highfield Hospital, speak to a member of our friendly advisory team on 0141 300 5009. You can also book your initial consultation with a specialist through our online booking portal.
Mr Cohen explains: "When you come to see me at the Highfield Hospital, I will ask you a range of questions in relation to your problem. Next, I will examine you. We will then undertake relevant investigations, such as X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and ultrasound scans, which will allow us to make an accurate diagnosis of your condition. We will then discuss what it means for now and for the future, and what treatment options are available."
Non-surgical methods to reduce and manage hip joint pain include:
Also known as steroid injection therapy, this treatment involves injections of steroid medication (corticosteroid) into your painful joint. This can effectively reduce pain and inflammation, and the effects can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. This form of pain relief may be recommended if you can't take oral anti-inflammatories for any reason.
These can either be prescribed by your GP or your consultant. They reduce swelling in your joint, which can lessen stiffness and pain. Your doctor might also recommend using heat therapy (in the form of icepacks or heat pads) to reduce swelling or numb your joint pain. Heat therapy can be used in addition to anti-inflammatory medication.
Physiotherapy for joint pain comprises a specialist exercise programme designed to strengthen the muscles around your joints, improving mobility and - in taking the pressure of your joints - reducing your pain. It can be a highly effective treatment and many people see amazing results.
If these do not help alleviate your symptoms, you might need surgery. Depending on your condition, you might be able to have surgery as a day case, meaning you can go home the same day. Many arthroscopic surgeries (also called keyhole surgeries) are performed as day cases.
More complex surgeries, including total joint replacements (arthroplasty), require overnight stays in The Highfield Hospital's comfortable ensuite rooms. Whatever surgery you have, our friendly and caring staff will ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible.
"Here at the Highfield Hospital, we have a long track record of providing excellent care for patients," said Mr Cohen.
"I am part of a highly skilled team, including pre-operative assessment, clinic and ward nurses, anaesthetists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists who will be with you throughout your journey. After our first consultation, you will feel well supported and able to contact my team directly by phone or email at any time. This will continue all the way through your treatment and after until you are back doing the things you want to do again."
When you choose to go private with Circle Health Group, you can expect:
If you want to know more about whether orthopaedic surgery is the right option for you, book your appointment online today or call a member of our team directly on 0141 300 5009 .
