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Mr James Bourne
2018-11-17
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17th November 2018
late sept. my loving & much loved partner, P., sustained life threatening injuries after an accident at work-- multiple rib and spinal fractures, . after stabilisation "the team" decided he should have the spine damage stabilised - which would reduce the risk of paralysis to "close to zero". mr Bourne explained fully the risks & benefits of the operation. after carrying this out he explained what he,d done (& not been able to do). all the families queries were answered. after 9 days on a ventilator P. was woken up & then proceeded with re-learning walking, breathing, etc. the skill , care & dedication of all staff was outstanding, and we have nothing but praise for them all. P. is now at home making slow but satisfactory progress. we attended out patient follow-up and Mr Bourne was very pleased with him, & delighted to see him breathing &walking.!!
18th November 2018
Response from Mr James Bourne
I am really pleased he has done so well. You said at the time that he was tough! Recovery will take time, as his injuries were significant, but it was great to see him walk in, and be able to have a chat, as he was intubated every time I met him before. Thanks for taking the time to post. Best wishes. J
Mr James Bourne
2018-09-20
Person
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20th September 2018
Mr Bourne was not only an amazing surgeon, judging by my operation, which I could not rate highly enough, but a marvellous personality which is a rare commodity in the medical world.
Never at any time was he condescending, I felt completely at ease with both his medical ability and his positive, friendly personality.
I am at 7 weeks post op as I write this and hardly remember I've had an operation, but I will always remember and give great thanks to Mr James Bourne. Sharon.
21st September 2018
Response from Mr James Bourne
Thanks, myself and the whole team are really happy you've done so well. It was great to see you in clinic again. You are doing great. Best wishes, J.
Mr James Bourne
2018-09-19
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19th September 2018
Having previously had 2 discectomies I was referred to Mr Bourne for a possible spinal fusion. I was nervous about seeing a new surgeon as I completely trusted my old one.
My first appointment didnt get off to a great start as i was late - he must have known i would be trouble then!! But he was amazing he talked through my options and we agreed on a way forward without a spinal fusion...Having gone away and thought about it, I asked to see Mr Bourne again as I wanted to go ahead with a spinal fusion.
Since having my daughter 3 years ago, I wanted to be able to live a normal life and do the things mummy's do without being in pain. I was expecting Mr Bourne to talk me out of it but he didn't, he was brilliant and I remember him saying I want my patients to be happy and if we go ahead as planned you wouldn't be happy. So he discussed all the possible options of the different spinal fusions by way of either an ALIF or TLIF. He explained the whole procedure so that I knew exactly what to expect..then he threw in a curve ball at the end and said they were your only 2 options until recently..now there is a brand new procedure called an XLIF which isn't as invasive..detail by detail it was sounding like the best option - where do I sign I thought.. until he said himself and a colleague had been to Europe to practice this procedure and no-one in the trust had yet to have it done - they had only practised on dead people!! So I thought ok I'm going to be a guinea pig so to speak..but by the end of the consultation I left feeling I had made the best decision to go ahead and have the XLIF procedure- they would fly in a top surgeon from Milan to assist so not only would have have 2 of the best surgeons from our trust but i would have a top surgeon in this field from Milan.
I had my surgery on the 19th July 2018 and I am now 8 weeks post op, we've had a few complications along the way and Mr Bourne likes to refer to me as his problem case (I take that as a compliment) but honestly from the bottom.of my heart, I can't thank him and his team enough for giving me back my life..He came to see me in hospital on his weekend off which showed he actually cared about his patients. He puts you at ease and I trust him 150%.
I couldn't recommend him enough. Such an amazing surgeon!!
Victoria x
21st September 2018
Response from Mr James Bourne
Thanks for your review. It is absolutely necessary to be honest with people, especially when talking about complex procedures. You have done really well, and have been a pleasure to meet and treat. It is looking all good now, after a couple of bumps in the road. We'll done for maintaining such a positive attitude. Best wishes. J
Mr James Bourne
2018-09-19
Person
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19th September 2018
Not had my surgery just yet but the choices he has made so far have been the best for me. What an amazing guy! Got surgery in a couple of months and I know I'm in the best hands! ❤ Jodie Hall
21st September 2018
Response from Mr James Bourne
Thanks for you kind words. You have coped brilliantly in a really difficult situation. See you in clinic.
Mr James Bourne
2018-09-16
Person
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5
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16th September 2018
Mr Bourne seemed a bit "stiff" at our first meeting, but getting to know him over several months he turned out to be a lovely man, a fantastic listener, with great sense of humour and by the end of treatment felt like a friend. The total opposite of my first impression! I would trust him and his professionalism without any doubt whatsoever and would highly recommend him to anyone needing spinal treatment. After treating me for a broken neck, Jim Bourne has enabled me to now lead life to the full thanks to his determination not to give up and we have together achieved a fantastic outcome. (would not recommend wearing a spinal halo to anyone though) Words cannot express my sincere thanks for all his efforts, care and compassion. Thank you Jim from the both of us. Australia here we come!
17th September 2018
Response from Mr James Bourne
Thanks for your kind words. You are right, it is a team effort, and that involved you, and your partner, as well as all the health care professionals. You have met pretty much the whole team, as your treatment was complex. I'm really glad that you made it through, and with an unwavering sense of good humour. I recognise I can seem a bit "Stiff" at first, fair comment. Thanks Jim.
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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.
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