Mr Jason Eyre

Written by a NHS patient at Methley Park Hospital

Mr Eyre performed surgery on my foot on Jan 15th 2024 to remove a bunion. I was just discharged yesterday, 26th Feb, with the bone knitting, my foot looks great. The information I received pre-operatively was very clear, although being advised I needed to be off my feet for 2 weeks post operatively was a bit daunting. In fact I didn't really feel like getting up anyway during those 2 weeks, my daughter cared for me at her home as I live alone. Once I was home and doing my own meals and bed making etc. I was very happy to sit with my foot raised as there was more pain when my foot swelled, which it did quickly when I was on my feet. it was a bit frustrating, but worth following the instructions as pain was minimal. I was prescribed Codeine for pain management, however I didn't need it, paracetamol and ibuprofen were sufficient. The surgery has been successful and my right foot looks like it should! The advice regarding post surgery recovery was very clear and after 6 weeks of crutches and a boot I am able to walk with minimal discomfort for a short while, then I need to get my foot elevated. My foot is still swollen and I can't wear some of my shoes, but trainers are fine. Mr Eyre has advised that the swelling will gradually reduce, but having my foot elevated when I can will help it repair. Mr Eyre has done a great job and is an easy person to talk to, ask questions of etc.

Recommend

Trust

Listening

Written by a NHS patient at Pinderfields General Hospital

I suffered for many years with a very troublesome right ankle. Having previously been extremely fit and sporty, I gradually became less and less so. I was in more and more pain and gained more weight, which added to my loss of self esteem. I still rode horses, and went ski touring, but struggled with the pain and ability to fully live life to the full. I had 2 surgeries which didn't solve the problem and eventually my ankle surgeon referred me, in April 2023, to Mr Eyre. By that time, I was struggling to walk- I was trying to put a brave face on things but each morning I would be in tears at the thought of having to put my 'bad' foot on the ground. I was ready to have the lower right leg amputated as quite honestly life wasn't worth living as it was. I was in a bad way (although I did hide it!). Mr Eyre talked to me about my options, including the MaioRegen Patch. He pulled no punches about how hard it would be and how important it would be to follow the rehab regime. I saw it as an opportunity to get my old life back so jumped at the chance. Prior to the operation I did all that I could to get ready- I made sure that my core was as strong as it could be, and despite the pain, I made sure I had 100% range of movement in the right ankle. I knew that would give me the best chance coming out of the surgery in a good place. The operation was on 12 October 23. Mr Eyre warned me that there would be a lot of pain and to ignore it and carry on with the rehab exercises after a 2 week period of 'tea and toast' on the sofa and that is exactly what I did. I followed his instructions to the letter- even though the exercises made me want to throw up, or pass out. I knew they were in my best interests. Now ( almost 2 months later) I am off my crutches, relatively pain free (and in so much less pain than before the surgery). I am following the rehab regime. I am walking, working towards driving my car again, and looking forwards to going skiing at the end of this month (albeit on gentle slopes !). I hope to get riding my horse again in the new year and am building up to go ski touring in the Arctic in April. Yes, the ankle is stiff- I would say I have 90-95% range of movement now. It is weak, but getting stronger as I do the exercises. There is some pain, after I do the exercises, but nothing that I cant handle, and it wears off when I ice the ankle. The worst part of the recovery? Not being able to have a bath until I was able to be free of the protective boot and stand safely on the 'bad' leg. Not such a big deal. The pain was worst when the foot was vertical, no real pain when it was horizontal- despite the warnings about pain, I was off strong painkillers after 4 days, and just coped with paracetomol. I think the main lessons I learned were- prepare fully by getting as much movement into the ankle as you can before the operation, then follow the instructions to the letter afterwards- there were lots of days when I didn't want to do the rehab but the reason to do it (full recovery) was far stronger than the reason not to and I am reaping the benefit now. I am so glad I didn't waste the opportunity Mr Eyre gave me- his surgery is amazing and ground breaking and I am very grateful that I was able to benefit from it. I hope this review of 'my journey so far' helps others about to under go the same treatment.

Recommend

Trust

Listening

Written by a NHS patient at Pinderfields General Hospital

Mr Eyre listened to me when I told him the problems I was having with my ankle after another hospital trust had said nothing else could be done. I have 2 debridement operations and steroid injections done by him which resulted in me having much needed relieve from pain.

Recommend

Trust

Listening

Written by a private patient at Methley Park Hospital

I am an ex-runner with ongoing Achilles’ tendon problems. I have had quite a bit of physiotherapy which only ever seemed to provide temporary relief. I had reached the point where anything more than a fairly short walk had the potential to cause me difficulties. I was referred to Mr Eyre, who recommended I undergo debridement of both tendons. Mr Eyre fully explained the condition and the procedure. He recommended that I should undergo the procedure one foot at a time, with at least a six month gap between. I was a bit disappointed by this but having gone through one procedure I am pleased both were not undertaken at once. One foot is done and although the ongoing problem in the other foot prevents me fully testing the results of the first procedure, the foot looks and feels to be recovering well and I am pleased with the way things have gone. Mr Eyre will be undertaking the procedure on the other foot in the near future.

Recommend

Trust

Listening

Written by a private patient at Pinderfields General Hospital

I made the worst mistake of my life putting my trust in this surgeon. If I could only go back in time I would. Think very carefully because when surgery goes wrong the outcome can quite literally destroy your life.

Recommend

Trust

Listening