Treatments

A slipped disc is where the spongy centre of a disc bulges out and puts pressure on a nerve where it leaves your spine. The aim is to relieve the pressure on the nerve so it can recover.

Metalwork is often used in operations to help bones to heal. Once your bones have healed, your surgeon may recommend removing the metalwork to reduce or prevent any problems it may cause.

A breast reduction is an operation to make your breasts smaller. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

A breast uplift is an operation to improve the shape of your breasts. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

Surgery for gynaecomastia is an operation to remove excess tissue from your chest. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

An abdominoplasty is an operation to improve the appearance of your abdomen. You should consider the options carefully and have realistic expectations about the results.

If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, a hip replacement should reduce your pain and help you to walk more easily.

If your knee continually gives way after an ACL rupture, reconstruction offers the chance of improving the stability of your knee in everyday life and in sporting activities. You may be able to return to a level of sport that otherwise would not be possible.

If you have severe pain, stiffness and disability, a knee replacement should reduce your pain and help you to walk more easily.