I recently had a four-day stay at Hairmyres Hospital for a full knee replacement under the care of my excellent surgeon, Mr Grant , my very caring anaesthetist Ms McAleer, and all the wonderful staff at Ward 7.
I attended the Joint Pain Clinic at the Nuffield for over a year pre-op and I think this helped my recovery.
Hairmyres offered me Joint School, a 2-hour session where you meet other patients who are about to have an op on knees / hips. I can thoroughly recommend this as I met the recovery nurse, anaesthetist, physio and OT. Every part of the journey was explained from the moment you enter the hospital ‘til the day you leave.
I had a spinal and anyone who is worried about this shouldn’t because you can be sedated and recovery is much safer.
All in all a very professional experience.
"All in all a very professional experience"
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