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Waiting time for my husband to get a hip replacement

Posted By Lintylemon

"Waiting time for my husband to get a hip replacement"

About: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Bones, joint and fractures

(as a relative),

My husband has had pain in both his hips for a couple years.

He had an X-ray in 2017 and was told that he had arthritis in both hips.

He didn't get an appointment until a few months ago.

The consultant told my husband that his hips were in a bad way,but that the waiting list was up to 6 months. He got a letter to say that he had a (ttg) date.

I phoned the orthopaedic ward to see if there was an update on a date for his operation.

I was told the waiting list was now 6 To 9 Months from his appointment at hospital.

I think that this is unacceptable as my husband has had to go on sick leave leading up to his retirement. He is also on tramadol for the pain.

It makes me so angry as he has paid his contributions for over 40 years and this is how he is treated.

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Response from Nicole McInally, Patient Experience and Public Involvement Project Manager, PEPI, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 5 years ago
Nicole McInally
Patient Experience and Public Involvement Project Manager, PEPI,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Submitted on 01/06/2018 at 08:49
Published on Care Opinion at 15:58

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Dear Lintylemon

Thank you for your post on Care Opinion.

I am sorry to hear about your husband’s ill health and the impact that this is having.

Unfortunately, the Orthopaedic Service is under pressure which has resulted in the service not meeting the waiting time target. The Orthopaedic Service is aware of the issues and is working as flexibly as possible to reduce waiting times for patients. I appreciate how frustrating this must be for your husband and you and please accept our apologies.

Regards

Susan Groom

General Manager - Orthopaedics

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