The possibility of going home on the same day as surgery, following a knee replacement or hip replacement has been offered by several leading orthopaedic hospitals around the world for a few years, and it is now available at Rivers Hospital!
There are several advantages to day case surgery as opposed to a prolonged hospital stay; such as reduced risk of infection and blood clots, less pain, and the rehab and recovery is both quicker and simpler. Previous patients reported appreciating having more autonomy in there recovery as well as being back in their own bed.
If you answered all these questions YES, it's likely you would be eligible for your surgery to be done as a day-case. Please contact us, or speak to your surgeon for further information.
Below is a playlist of various videos which will let you know what to expect on the day of your surgery and exercises that could help with your joints!
Revision total hip replacement is hip surgery to repair your artificial hip joint, when your prosthesis has become damaged over time due to normal wear and tear or infection, so that your hip can function normally again.
A partial knee replacement, also known as unicompartmental knee replacement, is surgery that replaces only one damaged compartment in your knee with implants.
Surgery for problems of the small toes aims to correct the deformity and prevent it from interfering with your daily activities if simple measures haven’t been successful.
Julie Marson MP, Member of Parliament for Hertford and Stortford and the former Employment Minister, recently visited Rivers Hospital in Hertfordshire to meet local doctors, nurses and staff to see how the hospital is providing high quality healthcare for local people.
Six years ago Rivers Hospital launched their first Look Good Feel Better workshop. Ladies currently undergoing and also recently finished their cancer treatment join together for a morning of make-up tips, laughter and building new friendships.
Four years ago Rivers Hospital launched their first Look Good Feel Better workshop. Ladies currently undergoing and also recently finished their cancer treatment join together for a morning of make-up tips, laughter and building new friendships.