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Mr Alun Yewlett 2023-09-17 Person 5 5 0

I wanted to leave some feedback to express my gratitude to Mr Yewlett for the care I have received and his expertise in the repair of my left shoulder following a traumatic fracture and dislocation of the numeral head. It occurred during the covid pandemic, I managed to trip and fall over a crate of beer that we had ordered for my sons small graduation celebration we were allowed in the garden, and landed against a brick wall with my shoulder taking the full impact of the fall. I was seen in urgent care at Pilgrim Hospital and following X-Rays I was reviewed by a new orthopaedic reg in the plaster room due to the high number of people in A&E waiting to be seen.I was admitted overnight for strong analgesia and seen by the Consultant on call for the weekend in the morning.He performed a M.U.A to correct the dislocation and because his expertise in orthopaedic surgery being below the waist referred me on to Mr Yewlett. Due to covid consultation was via the phone.Mr Yewlett discussed my options of repair using bone from my hip or metal and a technique of fixing with cement.From the way he spoke he installed me with confidence for a good outcome. Unfortunately due to covid the surgery was delayed by 10 days for the availability of a theatre.This made surgery more difficult as the natural healing process had started. Following the repair Mr Yewlett referred me to one of Pilgrim Hospitals leading Physiotherapists Munya Truro for physio rehabilitation. His programme of exercises contributed to maximising the range of movement and strength I have regained in my shoulder. Mr Yewlett continued to monitor my progress periodically over the next few years until he was happy to discharge me. I feel due to the quality of his surgery I have achieved the best outcome possible and I have been able to return to my role as a labour ward midwife here at Pilgrim.In our unit I feel we strive to provide the highest standard of care and it was reassuring as a patient to receive an equally high standard of care from the orthopaedic team. Thank You, Kind Regards, Sue Murphy