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Mr James Bourne was the orthopaedic spinal surgeon for lumbar decompression on 2nd March 2022.
He found time to carefully inform both me and my wife about the medical condition and the advised treatment, and then performed a successful three-hour operation which allows me to walk today.
I'm very grateful!
Thanks for the feedback. I am really happy that I have been able to help. Committing to spinal surgery is a big thing for patients. As you say, surgery usually takes several hours (as well as a lot of planning and preoperative workup). Best wishes for 2023!
I would like to say a big thank you to Mr Bourne and all his team, I was admitted as a day case to Euxton Hall for a procedure under local anaesthetic. To actually walk into the theatre is a strange experience but all the team were welcoming and friendly, there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere with Mr Bourne having a couple of jokes with me as well as the team. I had every confidence in him after initially feeling nervous, if I had to go on and have a complex operation I would have every confidence in Mr Bourne and all his team, they are all so lovely, kind and caring. Thank you so much.
Thanks for taking the time to feedback. I hope ithe procedure helps you. J
After 2 and a half years of excruciating pain I finally had decompression and spinal fusion surgery on the 20th Nov 2021. The operation was prepared and carried out by Mr Bourne. I was, as many are, very apprehensive about having this procedure but felt I had no choice but to at leat try. The staff at Euxton hospital were fantastic and Mr Bourne made me feel I was in good hands.
The result? I have been given my life back. The post operation pain was uncomfortable for some weeks, but that was a small price to pay for how well this procedure has gone for me. I actually feel better than I have in years (completely pain free!) and cannot thank Mr Bournes and his wonderful team enough (the after op follow up has also been first class). Thank you thank you thank you!
You are welcome. It is great that your surgery has been a success. I am really pleased that we have achieved such a great result. Thanks for taking the time to feedback. Best wishes, J
After an MRI scan at my local hospital I was referred by my doctor to see Mr Bourne at Preston in November 2019
After an ex ray Mr Bourne explained the problem and advised a decompression and spinal fusion surgery (XLIF procedure)
I was then asked to go home and think about the surgery (no pressure!!!!!)
Mr Bourne saw me again in January 2020,I told him I would go ahead with the procedure
Then of course the Pandemic hit
After quite a long wait I was admitted to Euston Hall Hospital on the 7th January 2021
I was very nervous and apprehensive
NO WORRIES what so ever
All the staff from reception, nurses,anesthetist especially Mr Bourne were all brilliant.
Mr Bourne came to see me after my surgery and said everything had gone ok
I was discharged the following day
Went to see Mr Bourne four weeks later, he showed me my ex ray and said everything looked fine
I am now virtually pain free and cannot thank everyone enough.
It was great to see you back after your surgery, and see how well you were. XLIF isn't suitable for everyone, as there are lots of considerations to it, and your op was challenging because of your marked spondylolisthesis. If we had done a more traditional operation, your recovery would not have been so quick. I'm sorry you had to wait so long for the op, I have been working hard to try and reduce my waiting list at LTH Trust, including performing surgery such as yours at Euxton Hall Hospital, where I have been supported by the team there to perform XLIF surgery. I'm really glad that you felt well looked after, and thanks for taking the time to post a review. Best wishes, J
I found Mr Bourne to be very professional and approachable. He made sure I fully understood my condition and what was needed to rectify the problem. I have every confidence in him performing my back operation once the covid crisis is under control.
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
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I am a consultant trauma & orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in spinal surgery.
I qualified as a doctor in 2001 from Birmingham University Medical School. I completed basic surgical training in the West Midlands, I then worked in Dunedin, New Zealand for over 2 years as a trauma & orthopaedic registrar. I returned to the UK, and trained on the North West higher surgical training scheme.
I was the senior trainee at Salford Royal Hospital spinal unit for a year, and then at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a further year, prior to taking up a substantive consultant post.
I commenced as a consultant in 2017.
In my elective practice I specialise in complex surgery on the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.