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The new knee should last around 30 years!

Posted By Titanium 12

"The new knee should last around 30 years!"

About: Trauma & orthopaedics / Orthopaedic National Treatment Centre

(as a service user),

I went in for a complete right knee replacement, the consultant met with me prior to the operation a few months earlier. I was in constant pain prior to this procedure. He explained exactly what would happen during the operation and afterwards. 

The operation was painless, I had to recover afterwards.  During my stay in hospital the nurses and the physio were absolutely fantastic, nothing was too much trouble for them. After 3 days I was allowed home. 

I have recently met the consultant, he was very impressed by how far I had come since the operation. He explained that the new knee should last around 30 years!

I cannot thank him enough for this procedure, the constant pain has finally gone, my mental wellbeing has vastly improved. 

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Response from Yvonne Robson, Senior Charge Nurse, Orthopaedic National Treatment Service, NHS Fife 10 months ago
Yvonne Robson
Senior Charge Nurse, Orthopaedic National Treatment Service,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 23/07/2024 at 15:23
Published on Care Opinion at 15:23

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Hi Titanium 12

My name is Yvonne, I am the Senior Charge Nurse for the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department.

Thank you so very much for taking the time to give such lovely feedback following your hospital experience. It is great to hear you are recovering well and the positive impact this has had on your life. Living in constant pain must be dreadful so now to be pain free must be very liberating.

I will share your feedback with all the team.

Here's to another 30 years!

I wish you well in your continued recovery.

Best Wishes

Yvonne and The NTC Team

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Response from Aileen Mackin, Charge Nurse, National Treatment Centre, NHS Fife 10 months ago
Aileen Mackin
Charge Nurse, National Treatment Centre,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 23/07/2024 at 17:24
Published on Care Opinion at 17:24

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Dear Titanium,

Thank you very much for taking the time to post feedback about your recent stay within the NTC.

I am so glad to hear you found the staff to be fantastic whist you were here and that your pain has now improved.

I will pass on your kind feedback to the Team. Wishing you all the best in your continued recovery.

Take care and best wishes,

Aileen

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