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CUTTING EDGE JOINT REPLACEMENT
CARE TO GET YOU BACK ON TRACK
By Spire Murrayfield
More of us than ever are needing to have joints replaced and it’s
a trend that shows no sign of slowing down. According to the
National Joint Registry, which audits joint replacements across
England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man, record
numbers of people are undergoing joint replacement procedures
year on year. It's design replicates the natural movement of the patient’s own
knee and therefore requires lower muscle activation in order to
function normally for daily activities. By recreating the natural
motion of the knee and restoring the natural sense of stability, this
new technology is advantageous for those who pursue sports or are
particularly active.
Given the UK has an ageing population and predicted life
expectancy continues to rise, these statistics make sense. But joint
problems aren’t confined to the more mature amongst us, research
has also shown that increasing numbers of younger people are
needing to have joints replaced too. Of course, a successful knee replacement procedure is not just
about the technology used. Whichever type of replacement you’re
having, a positive outcome requires a highly skilled surgical team
and excellent after care. At Spire Murrayfield, we provide the very
best on both fronts, along with world class medical expertise and
outstanding facilities. With all knee replacement procedures, our
multi-disciplinary team works hard to get patients back to normal
function as soon as possible, minimising their length of stay
whilst ensuring that their time spent with us is as comfortable and
enjoyable as possible.
Knee replacements are one of the most common surgical
procedures in the UK and tens of thousands of them are performed
every year. Their prevalence doesn’t alter the magnitude for the
individual person though – a successful knee replacement can
be life-changing, enabling a patient to continue living a full and
active lifestyle, with any pain from their previous knee condition
alleviated.
The ideal outcome for this procedure is that the knee replacement
functions so naturally and seamlessly that the patient no longer
registers it’s there. In Orthopaedics this is referred to as a ‘forgotten
joint’, and the effectiveness of joint replacement devices can be
measured with a ‘Forgotten Joint Score''.
Thanks to Spire Murrayfield’s commitment to investing in leading
edge medical technology, our Orthopaedic team can call upon the
very latest knee replacement advancements, which perform better
than ever before on the ‘forgotten joint’ front and offer high levels
of patient satisfaction.
We are able to offer cutting-edge medial-pivot total knee
replacement (TKR) technology to our patients. The medial-pivot
option provides a host of proven benefits that can transform the
knee replacement experience for those undergoing the procedure.
The important thing is to seek expert medical advice as early
as possible to help prevent joint problems from worsening. A
consultation could be your first step to a better quality of life. Spire
Murrayfield Hospital is now offering a choice of total hip and knee
replacement packages, designed to reflect individual needs and
preferences. A standard option and premium option are available,
with both providing the high standards of care you’d expect from
Spire Healthcare. Packages for hip and knee replacements are
available from just £229* per month and the premium option
has a range of additional benefits for patients including choice
of Consultant, upgraded rooms, a car service and a home visit
following discharge.
For more details, please visithttps://www.spirehealthcare.com/
spire-murrayfield-hospital-wirral/treatments/ or call the Spire
Murrayfield Customer Service Advisors on 0151 929 5408 or
email us at info@spirewirral.com.
*Standard: Price: £7,950, Loan Amount: £7,155, Deposit: £795, Term: 36 months,
Monthly payment: £229* Total repaid: £8,248 APR 9.9%
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