Mr Ioannis Polyzois 2021-10-06 Person 5 5 0

I am a serving Firefighter of 25+ years who incurred a major pec tendon rupture (avulsion - I love that word!) in May of this year 2021. When it happened, after the initial "twang"and rippling feeling, I held my armpit expecting pain but there was just a dread of what possible injury I had sustained. After a hospital visit, X-ray then emergency MRI, I had my first consultation with Dr Polyzois; he not only listened to how it was done, but also took into account my profession and how best and fast to deal with the injury. He informed me that because I had completely removed the tendon from the bone there should be a full recovery and 100% return to normality. At all times he professional and straight forward explaining what needed to be done. On the day of the surgery I was given a nerve block (no pain but strange feeling) and Dr Polyzois was there to reassure me and put my mind at rest. The procedure went extremely well. The scar initially looked awful but once the scar tissue reduced it turned into a very small and tidy scar, which cannot be seen when my arms are by my side. My arm was kept in a sling for six weeks as advised by Dr Polyzois and re-iterated by the Physio, and told not to use the arm at all whilst in the sling. A follow up consultation after the six weeks where Dr Polyzois checked and made sure all going well and both he and the Physiotherapy department kept me informed and on track. My recovery has been long and hard due to being very active before, but by adhering to the excellent care of Dr Polyzois it has worked well, and I will return to full duties mid October. Dr Polyzois has been and is very friendly and approachable but do as you're advised for best outcome. Thank you Dr Polyzois