Mr Giles Stafford 2018-09-07 Person 5 5 0

I am just over 2 weeks post my right full hip replacement and my experience with Mr Stafford and his clinical team has been so outstanding I feel it should be shared with others. The process from assessing when surgery would be required i.e. now or sometime in the future, to having the operation has all been very smooth and quick, he obviously has a very professional team around him. In terms of my surgery everything was explained in a really easy to understand language, and I felt I had the opportunity to ask any (and as many) questions I needed to prior to deciding to book the date for my operation. My surgery was completely trouble free and dare I say, nearly pain free. I have a couple of friends who have undergone the same procedure with different surgeons and they cannot believe 1) how well I have been post op (particularly the lack of pain), and 2) my initial mobility and the rate I have progressed. Having spoken to Mr Stafford today at my follow-up consultation it would appear my wellness post op is due to a number of factors, the majority being his approach to the surgery (limiting the amount of trauma in the operated area) and the treatment plan for each individual devised by him and his clinical team. I have learnt today, that 17 days after my surgery I am already 75% recovered, which to any sports person, that is music to your ears. That said, I have also contributed to my great progress by knowing my body well and only doing the right amount of rehab (with Mr Stafford’s team being available to guide me if I was unsure). I cannot thank Mr Stafford enough for his outstanding work and care for me as his patient, he is exceptional. I would highly recommend that anyone who needs a procedure that Mr Stafford deals with, to have a conversation with him prior to progressing with anyone else. Thank you so much Giles (and team).