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Service update (Orthopaedics): Procedures are continuing as planned. We have adequate stock of bone cement and, based on current information, we do not expect to reschedule operations due to national bone cement supply issues.
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St Joseph’s Hospital were approached last week in search to find a place to conduct a CT scan on a violin which was anticipated to be 400 years old. AMATI Auctions reached out to St Joseph’s Hospital Advanced Diagnostic department with the hope to see inside the violin to check for essential components required to value the instrument.

Over recent years there has been a rise in the uptake of mind-body exercises such as Pilates. Taking part in such activities can enhance not only your physical health but your mental health and self-awareness too.

Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr Andrew Feyi-Waboso recently spoke with BBC Radio about declining eyesight as we age. It is proven that eyesight will begin to decline from around the age of 40.

Mr Ogwyn Alexander has captured the hearts of St Joseph’s Hospital with his life changing journey. Mr Alexander underwent ankle replacement surgery with Mr Kartik Hariharan, Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Prior to his surgery, Mr Alexander was experiencing persistent pain when walking and resting his foot. Unfortunately, this prevented him from performing simple, everyday tasks such as walking up the stairs and undertaking the activities he loves such as walking in the countryside and going to watch the rugby.

Over 8 million people in the UK are currently suffering from some form of osteoarthritis. The knee is one of the most common sites to develop arthritis and results in pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility. Due to modern lifestyles, 1 in 4 of us will require some form of treatment for knee osteoarthritis in our lifetime.

Lower back pain is a common symptom that many will experience in their lifetime. It is estimated that four out of five adults will develop the problem at some stage with most cases of back pain thought to come and go, disappearing on their own. But where do the symptoms come from and how can we prevent the pain from recurring?

St Joesph’s Hospital are pleased to share that they have extended their procedure portfolio to include Specialist Weight Loss Management with the support of Mr Hari Nageswaran, Consultant UGI and Bariatric Surgery, and Verve Health Group. Specialist Weight Management is a researched and developed programme designed to support patients on their weight loss journey. All interventions offered are evidence-based.