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Mr Lee Longstaff
2013-10-09
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9th October 2013
Following an accident at home a subsequent X-ray examiatoin at UHND revealed a proximal TIBIA FRACTURE of the right leg. Surgical intervention to repair the injury damage was undertaken by Mr. Longstaff. The operation had a successful outcome.
The expert surgical skills required to perform the complex operating procedure were
obviously clearly demonstrated by Mr. Longstaff. I therefore,wish to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to him for a job well done.
The surgical care provided enabled me to participate in a rehabilitation programme and a useful standard of independent mobility has now been regained.
Mr Lee Longstaff
2013-04-22
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22nd April 2013
I had a hip replacement in December 2012. In the consultations before the operation Mr Longstaff explained fully the procedure I would be going through, listened to and answered any questions I had about the procedure, explaining to me the type of replacement he would be using.
Post op Mr Longstaff explained to me exactly what he had done and again the type of replacement he had used and giving advice on looking after the replacement. During follow up consultations he showed the same excellent bedside manner again answering any queries I had.
Mr Lee Longstaff
2013-04-18
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18th April 2013
I have been seeing Mr.Longstaff over the last 6years.
Having regular x-rays and consultations in that time....
His advice was top rate....Tho i had problems that long ago he advised me to wait as long as possible for my hip replacement due to my age ( i waited till nearly 55years of age)....He said in 2009 that he'd do the job way back then but advised me that due to my age and possible life span than i may need more hip replacements before i died and the older the body gets the longer it takes for it to heal....
I was admitted for operation, Mr. Longstaff came to see me on the ward before operation to check things out....As i came out of theatre Mr Longstaff had a word with me and reassured me all went well
Mr Lee Longstaff
2013-04-11
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11th April 2013
Very friendly and helpful. A good communicator. Put me at ease, My replacement knee has proved a great success. Am able to walk and swim again as if it was a normal knee. Obviously painful at first but soon eases. Definitely worth it for me!!
Mr Lee Longstaff
2013-03-29
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29th March 2013
Mr Longstaff put me at ease immediately on my first visit, he talked me through my hip problem giving me a lot of important information regarding the procedure of replacement and the tried and tested type of hip joint he would use, Although I was very apprehensive about having major surgery he gave me the confidence to go ahead with the the operation. During the following weeks I religiously did the physiotherapy exercises expected of me and was very careful not to fall over. Now, nine week later I am walking 'pain free' better than I have done for several years and I am very glad I met Mr. Longstaff.
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
Profile
Mr Longstaff attended medical school at Cambridge University and graduated with First Class honours and a distinction in surgery. Post-graduate orthopaedic training was commenced at Addenbrooke's hospital, Cambridge and completed in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
An additional 18 months of advanced surgical training was then undertaken in Melbourne and Perth, Australia where he developed a special interest and expertise in hip and knee replacement.
Mr Longstaff was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation trust in 2005.
In addition to lower limb arthroplasty, he also delivers general trauma care to children and adults with a particular interest in periprosthetic fracture management.
His research activities lie in the fields of trauma, hip and knee replacement and kinematics. He is an associate Clinical Lecturer in the Institute of Cellular Medicine at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. A keen educator, he has a Masters degree in Medical Education. He is a royal college Intercollegiate MRCS examiner and Training Programme Director in Trauma & Orthopaedics for NHS England (North East & Cumbria).
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