Mr Timothy Kane

Written by a patient at Queen Alexandra Hospital

I found Mr T Kane a very caring and brilliant surgeon and if I needed similar surgery would like to be treated by him

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Written by a patient at Queen Alexandra Hospital

Following several years of pain in my hip to the point where my mobility and quality of life were becoming increasingly limited I decided to discuss the situation with my G.P. Initially I was referred to physio and I followed this for 5 months knowing that it would never cure the problem which continued to get worse. My G.P. then referred me to Mr Tim Kane which was the turning point in my recovery programme. My x-rays showed a progressive osteoarthritic condition which was worthy of a total hip replacement. However, I suffer from myeloedisplastic syndrome which means I bleed during surgery (basic explanation). Mr Kane was brilliant in explaining that he had experienced this during his career but did not know that his patient had this. He spoke of worries from both his side and mine and before he would do surgery he would thoroughly consult with my Haematologist so that every precaution would be taken prior to and during surgery. Once he had received the review he set the wheels in motion and I found myself in surgery this Monday. Yes I did bleed but having taken precautions some of my blood loss was able to be saved, filtered and given back to me. Following time in recovery suite I was taken back to my ward and continuously monitored throughout the night. Tuesday morning I was visited by registrar who requested blood tests and xrays as he had been advised by Mr Kane who had phoned him on his day off. This having been done I was put through a physio routine and deemed by them as safe to be let loose. Mr Kane came to see me Wednesday morning and we spoke about the procedure, whys, wherefore and so on. Both happy he said that I could return home to expiate my recovery! I am a little bruised but oh so worth it because I am walking without pain! I will see him in 8 weeks for a review. Mr Kane is a true professional, very thorough and totally honest. I am blessed to have been referred to him and cared for throughout by his lovely, friendly team during surgery. In my very few meetings with him I felt totally at ease and fully prepared to let him carry out my surgery with the proviso that if he had a problem in surgery then I was happy to let him make whatever decision he needed for him to complete the procedure. Three short days have thoroughly changed my life for the better. The many operations that I have had previously had been necessary to save my life but this was a decision that I made to enhance the life given back to me following cancer x 2. If you are feeling unsure just believe me when I say how your life will change for the better. The elective surgery staff are amazing on the wards and will have you up and running in such a short time that you think they must all love their job. They are happy, cheerful and very attentive to your needs. Don’t forget.....you are not “ill” but incapacitated by your condition which will rapidly improve following surgery and physio and then you following all the advice. Thank you Mr Kane. Kindest regards, Toni Williams.

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Written by a patient at Spire Portsmouth Hospital

I am am a 65yr old women, who had only been in hospital twice in her life (to give birth to my two children) so when I was told that I needed a full knee replacement you can imagine how apprehensive I was of going into hospital for the operation. From the consultation with Dr Kane, I was put at ease, I was very impressed with how much time he took with me to explain the procedure and the aftercare which I would need. When the time came to go into the Spire hospital, everything, from the very helpful receptionist, to the nurses that talked me through everything, the quality of care that was shown was exceptional and put me at ease. I was lucky enough to go down to the theatre first thing, where once again the anaesthetist talked me through what he was going to do and although nervous I felt that I was in safe hands. After my operation, Dr Kane visited me on numerous occasions to monitor my progress and recovery during my four day stay at the Spire Hospital. Dr Kane recommended that I start physiotherapy within the week of my operation, upon his advice I did this and it was by far the best way forward for me and really did improve my recovery rate. I would like to say a very big thank you to Dr Kane and all the team.

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Written by a patient at Spire Portsmouth Hospital

I went to Dr Kane after a year of pain. I had a torn meniscus and was suffering from an inflamed and stiff knee. Dr Kane decided to operate, he was honest and said the operation would fix the tear but not nessesarily the cysts that were an affect of the tear. My operation went to plan and I left the hospital the same day. Dr Kane had been so thorough with his pre operation appointment that I new exactly what to expect. He talked through the procedure and drew diagrams to demonstrate further. 7 weeks after the operation I am no longer in pain, I have full movement in my knee. Life is almost back to normal and after seeing Dr Kane again looking brighter than ever as I have his orders never to do squats again :)

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Written by a patient at Queen Alexandra Hospital

I suffered with extreme pain in my knees from having rheumatoid arthritis,so badly that was in a wheelchair, my rhumatolagist recommended a total knee replacement, I was very hesitant, I should not have had any concerns right from the first appointment with Mr Kane I was put at ease by his excellent professional manner, he listened to everything I had to say and explained everything about my surgery, I have had both knees replaced now, the first in August the other in February, I'm now doing all the things I did before my knees deteriorated, it's given me my life back. My surgery was carried out by Mr Kane and his team with great care and skill, since my surgery Mr Kane has had the same professionalism and care.Anyone who is hesitating to have any surgery please don't worry and go ahead YOU will not be in any better hands than Mr Kane's

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