Orthopaedics
The Orthopaedic Department at Southmead Hospital is world
renowned for its innovation and expertise.
We are a centre of excellence in the South West, treating
patients from across the region after accidents and for planned
surgery.
The Avon Orthopaedic Centre is one of the largest orthopaedic
centres in the South West and has an international reputation for
hip and knee surgery, carrying out 1,000 knee replacements a
year.
It is one of the best known foot and ankle services in
Europe.
Historically, the Avon Orthopaedic Centre, has been one of the
leading centres in the country for research and innovation in
orthopaedic care.
With 745 members of staff, it provides
an extensive joint replacement service for both routine and complex
joint replacements, in particular revision arthroplasty hips,
knees, ankles and shoulders as well as upper limb
surgery.
Following surgery patients are given a full rehabilitation
programme with physiotherapy using our on-site hydrotherapy pool
and gym.
Patients are mobilised within 12 to 24 hours of surgery to
encourage recovery.
There are five clean air filtered theatres helping to keep our
infection rates low.
After surgery there is a 24 hour support service for GPs who
need advice or information for their patients.
The orthopaedic department also provides an extensive trauma
injury service working alongside expert plastic surgical and
neurosurgical units within North Bristol NHS Trust.
We have an integrated and highly experienced team for hip
fractures, including specialist services in lower limb
reconstruction, spinal surgery and upper limb reconstruction.
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