Mr Stephen Tai

With reference to Mr Tai's letter of the 6th June may I say that my pain does not wear off as the day progresses. It becomes less so perhaps, with the help of the two paracetamol taken early in the morning, but there is persistent pain throughout the day both in the hip area and achilles tendon which very much restricts my walking. I accept that Mr Tai confirms my GP's view that the hip joint is operating satisfactorily and hope that the ultrasound scan can be done without any delay. I have, so far, not had any advice/appointment.

I am not happy with the post treatment letter dated 24/5/2017. The doctors write up is incorrect. I have a no point requested not to have an operation on my knees it was the previous Consultant Mr Kerr who informed me they did not want to operate on me because of my kidney disease and antiphospholipid syndrome. In addition it was I who asked about braces not Mr Tai it was only after me asking him to look at the way I stand and me suggesting braces that he agreed. If I had not said anything he would have just administered the intra-articular injection and unfortunately this time it has not given me any pain relief so I remain in a wheelchair. After many years of gradual deterioration I don't feel any Consultant has taken my leg problems seriously and has just put it down to my spina bifida and not addressed symptoms as an isolated condition, yet up until I was in my thirties I lived a normal and active life. And now sadly IfeeI nothing will be done.

Prior to My referral to Mr Tai I was in pain struggling to walk and Was in jeopardy of having to resign from my place of work. Mr Tai from the outset put my mind at ease, patiently explained in detail what was the problem, then offered me treatments to a successful conclusion. On the 17th March I underwent a Hip replacement operation at Pinehill Hospital, The care from the staff I received was exceptional, nothing was to much for the staff, all were kind sympathetic and aware of my needs, all done with a cheery smile and a kind word. Mr Tai would make frequent visits over the weekend to check my welfare and enquire my well being. Mr Tai has done a fantastic job on my hip, I am out of pain and he managed to complete the procedure to within 2mm. I have made a very Quick recovery thanks to the after care from the Hospital I can thoroughly recommend Mr Tia , and have done so, to anyone looking to have treatment Thank you Mr Tai and Pine hill Hospital. .

I saw Mr Tai in January 2017 with pain in my left hip. Mr Tai was very thorough and very professional and having examined me and my X-Rays, injected me into the hip joint. I was very nervous about having this done as I have had injections into my shoulder before and know how painful they can be. Fortunately I felt nothing with this injection and can only put it down to Mr Tai's expertise. I am very happy to report that I have been pain-free since the visit. Thank you for all your assistance.

I was diagnosed with a severe hip deterioration in late September 2015, and it took nearly 2 months for my operation to happen. During this time Mr Tai took over my case and was in communication with me and my family, trying to get it carried out. After the operation he continued to check up on me whilst I remained in hospital. He has also been keen to ensure I have regular post operation consultations for him to check on my recovery and monitor my other hip. After spending so long in hospital waiting for my operation I am very grateful for my operation. I am very grateful for Mr Tai,s work then and now