Client Testimonials

I had been managing back pain for several years with plates and swimming when in March 17 I developed chronic sciatica. During this time I suffered a bereavement and found myself caring for mum with Alzheimer’s, holding down a full time job and trying to be a housewife and Nana. Simple daily tasks caused searing pain. Following failed attempts to relieve with physio I eventually had a scan and was referred to the doctor by which time I was at an all time low and had no idea how I was going to cope with having to take time out for surgery. The doctor was amazing, he was kind, respectful and full of empathy for my situation giving me the confidence to go ahead.

I had surgery on 2 January and woke up pain free and able to stand straight for the first time in 9 months. The healing process has been as I was advised and the external scar something to be proud of.

I can’t thank the doctor and his team enough and recommend the clinic without reservation. I feel I have my life back thanks to their clinical excellence and emotional support. Although it is only a few months, and still under orders to be careful, I am now back to normal activity and even able to take my dogs regular long walks again.

Recovery from my second hip replacement under this brilliant surgeon and his team has been even better than the first replacement. Operation within 16 weeks of referral, no changes to operation date. No thigh muscle cut, no pain, clear instructions to follow to ensure best possible recovery. Remembered and cared for by same nursing staff as last time, real respect, understanding & support given for me facing this second op & recovery alone not long after losing my partner. Calm efficiency, consideration of individual needs, experienced professionalism, friendliness from first entering the door to being helped into the car taking me home and receiving a phone call at home a few days later to check how I was doing made me feel safe & confident about every aspect of my treatment & recovery. An amazingly pleasant experience, a strange thing to say but absolutely true.
At an age when lots of people I know have hip, knee or back problems I always recommend they ask for a referral to OSSP and this surgeon. Everyone I know who has had their surgery at OSSP, like me, has nothing but praise and good things to say about their experience. A huge thank you to everyone at OSSP, you are all stars.

Having had a MRI scan which showed there was stenosis of my spine the surgeon explained how he could operate to remedy the condition to correct the numbness in my right calf and the deterioration in my walking. The operation was arranged for about four weeks ahead and an early admission on that day was followed by surgery later the same day.

I awoke back in my room later that afternoon in a comfortable bed without discomfort and received a light meal of sandwiches etc. plus medication as necessary from attentive nurses I rested well during the night with the help of a drink of hot chocolate in the early hours of the next morning.

Breakfast arrived as ordered during which the surgeon visited to enquire how I was. Having given him a positive reply he confirmed I could return home later that day after the physiotherapist had given me some exercises to perform at home and information regarding getting out of bed and for how long plus insistence that rest was essential to allow healing to take place.

A follow-up meeting was held about eight weeks after discharge at which the surgeon satisfied himself the operation site had healed completely and my legs were working properly. He also advised that I could resume driving but heavy lifting and playing indoor bowls was forbidden for another four weeks, but thereafter return to normal living.

This was advised by the consultant after several years of increasing discomfort and limitations. The consultant was crystal clear about both the straightforwardness and benefits of the procedure. It was, in the end, an easy decision to make. Once in the hospital I was anxious but this decreased as I met the consultant, anaesthetist and theatre staff. Outside the theatre doors I was amazingly relaxed. The consultant answered all my many questions before and after surgery and was very prescriptive about what i could do and when after the operation. With regards to recovery and benefits the experiences and the steps forward were exactly as predicted by the consultant. Almost 5 months on the pain and discomfort have gone and I can do things I simply couldn’t before, things as simple as removing the lid to the kettle to weeding and planting in the garden. I would advise anyone to take treatment at this hospital.

My nhs consultant gave me two options regarding my constant agonising pain in my ankle which had previously been fused and had osteoarthritis in it.
1: An operation that would leave my toes sticking upwards or
2: Do nothing and carry on in constant pain.
I asked my doctor to send me for a second oppinion with another consultant after searching and checking a few reviews, lucky for me they did.
The consultant straight away understood my anguish and arranged an xray. After veiwing it myself it seemed to me that the two remaining screws could be the cause of my constant pain. The consultant confirmed my thoughts and offered to remove them in the hope that my pain could be reduced.
Shortly after I had the op and to be honest have not felt the chronic constant pain that I was suffering since.
It hasn’t been a miracle cure as the arthritis still remains but to not be woken up in the middle of the night or wake up in the morning with horrendous pain is fantastic. I use to wish I could have my leg amputated but I can cope now which is better than I was for the previous 12 years.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to my consultant, I cannot recommend your clinic enough.

Visited in March 2016. Posted on 01 June 2016

I had my back pain for over 15 years. I felt numbness when I walked and this disturbed my daily life. Tried every methods but in vain until I met the consultant. The consultant performed a spine operation on me and I am cured. Thank you very much.

I was extremely apprehensive about having surgery on my spine. The doctor was very calm, reassuring and obviously new their stuff. So much so that I decided to go head and have the surgery. On admission the Nursing staff were great , kind helpfull and again really good at the jobs, I noticed that infection prevention measures were always observed and well carried out. The care I revived was second to none. What really surprised me was the food, I have been in 4 star restaurants that would have been proud of the menu on offer and the quality of the food, just fabulous. To sum it up I’d say clean spotless hospital with professional caring staff that go that extra bit to make your time there as pleasant as it could be.

Hospital was spotlessly clean!! All staff were friendly, approachable and accommodating in outpatients and on day of operation. Dr and anesthetist explained on day of operation exactly what was going to happen, very comforting. I cannot thank Dr enough as I had no quality of life before but they have given me my life back!! Thanks again.

First thing to say is that the timing between consultation and admission for surgery was just 2 weeks – exceptional!
The hospital has easy access routes and ample free parking!! The reception was welcoming as were the staff. The consultation was very informative. My options were explained in plain language in an unhurried and pleasantly empathetic manner by my consultant which put me at ease and meant I was able to make an informed decision there and then on what was major surgery.
Upon being admitted for surgery, without exception, all the staff I came across whether medical or non medical were always polite, courteous and very friendly – it sort of felt you were part of ‘the family’. I had a private room which was ensuite, spacious and comfortably furnished (TV was functional but could do with updating).
On the day of surgery both the visits by the consultant surgeon and the consultant anaesthetist were reassuring and informative.
Post operation care was well provided and when could eventually face some food the menu choices were immense and resembled a hotel – the food was excellent.
Staff were really accommodating of visitors with no real restrictions on times and even made them a cup of tea – what service!

I would have no hesitation recommending this hospital if you need orthopaedic treatment

cannot recommend this hospital highly enough. The whole process from first appointment through to post surgery appointments was incredibly easy. Each member of staff treated me excellently with due care and attention. The whole process was made very easy with attention given to my individual needs. The care I have received has been exemplary and I would not hesitate in recommending this hospital…in fact I already have! Thank you!

This place is brilliant. I recently had an arthroscopy on my knee I had a fantastic level of service from the day i set foot in this place. It is spotlessly clean & the friendliness of all of the staff staff was second to none. There was somebody waiting for me when i arrived on the day i was having my operation & i received the best care i had ever had. The consultant came to see me in the moring, then the anethatist & then the porter & i felt totally at ease all the time that i was there. The nurse that took care of me while in my room was brilliant they kept coming in to see if there was anything that i needed. I cant believe how lucky i was to be refered here by my doctor and my knee is fantatic even at this early stage. Whoever is treated here will not be dissapointed. Thank you to all the staff who gave me the most wonderfull care i really appreciate it.

Very kind and helpful staff, good rooms comfortable beds. Everything runs like clockwork. I had a hip replacement last month and can honestly say I had virtually no pain at all. Everything spotlessly clean and I had the same nurses throughout my stay and they were lovely. If you need ortho paedic treatment try here it is fantastic!

My Consultant has changed my life.
20 years of back pain, so i have to have a ‘Decompression and Spinal Fusion’.
No more back pain and its amazing.
i cant thank the staff enough who all where amazing and kind and the food WOW!
My life really has changed for the best and once again Thank you so much to my Consultant and all your staff.
Your all Heroes.

Visited in January 2016. Posted on 06 May 2016

I had a spinal decompression and fusion 7weeks ago. I’m soo glad I got to have my op done at Peterborough Ortho spinal hospital. From the beginning I felt relaxed and informed. I was confident in the fact this op would improve my life. All the staff are amazing, friendly, caring, and polite. Very clean and relaxed and lots of privacy. The doctor has done an amazing job and I cant thank them enough.
Amazing hospital ?

I had a back operation 7 weeks ago, I am pleased with the out come. All the staff was very friendly, helpful and treated me with respect. The consultant was fab and explained and kept me informed with everything what was going to happen. I can not thank the hospital enough and I would recommend the hospital to family and friends. thank you once again

Staff, facilities, room, food etc.
I was very nervous but the staff were very happy to answer my numerous questions to put me at ease.
I would have no hesitation recommending this hospital and my Consultant to all.
NHS at its very best

I attended POSSH for a total knee replacement. I chose this hospital from a list offered me and, having read a few reviews, felt it was for me. Let me tell you, it was one of the best decisions I have ever made. This hospital is excellent in every way. The building itself is very welcoming with a lovely reception area. It exudes calm and efficiency and is very clean and well-maintained. My private room was spacious and well equipped with seating for guests and a TV. The rooms have en suite facilities, which is really nice as you have privacy throughout. The food is excellent, too, with a menu to choose from each day and meals personally served by the chef. I was very nervous about the operation having never been in hospital before but every step of the way I was informed of what was happening and involved in the whole process. Before the operation I was visited by the consultant as well as the anaesthetist and both spent time with explaining what was to happen and making sure all my questions were answered. They were both so calm and reassuring and professional that you could not help but be reassured. In addition, the nursing staff were exceptional; they gave their time and expertise willingly and made the stay into something that can be remembered fondly in the future and I am sure that cannot be said of many hospital stays. Though fearful of the general anaesthetic, I was supported through the pre-operation procedures and before I knew it, I was waking up back in my room. The operation went very smoothly and the speed and ease of my recovery has been so much more than I had hoped for. I am now back at work and my knee is so much better and I only have a small amount of discomfort now and good flexibility. In addition, the scar is really not very noticeable at all. I cannot praise the staff of this hospital enough and I would – and do – recommend it very highly to everyone. Thank you so much for everything POSSH.

I have needed a hip operation for a number of years and have put it off due to my comparatively young age(50). This has resulted in my right hip wearing away very badly causing me tremendous pain and a lack of mobility. I walked with a pronounced limp, as I basically dragged my right leg along.
The consultant at this hospital has seemingly worked a miracle by replacing my hip and allowing me to walk without pain and with a drastic improvement in mobility. I do not limp anymore and can even put my own socks on again.
I cannot praise them highly enough and would whole heartedly recommend this hospital to everybody.

9 years ago I had a knee replacement privately funded through a health care policy. 3 years ago I had an operation to repair a finger under patient choice. On 30 Nov 2015 I had a hip replacement, also under patient choice, all of which were carried out by the same surgeon. Full mobility and a return to sport were achieved in a remarkably short time with virtually no pain or discomfort after the operations. The standard of nursing and care was simply outstanding: caring, considerate and respectful of one’s needs. All meals were excellent with a tasty choice of dishes to tempt the appetite. The cleanliness throughout the hospital was of the very highest order. Two operations under NHS patient choice and one privately funded and the exceptional treatment was in every respect the same in all cases.

My first operation May 2015 was to release trapped nerves.
Second operation Aug 2015 right hip replacement.
Third operation Nov 2015 for left hip replacement.
All successful and as my previous reviews stated I could not have wished for better care.
The doctor is a brilliant surgeon. My scars are so neat and fading quickly.
I have had no problems with healing at all.
I can walk without aids and am pain free.
I wish the words would come to express how grateful I am to all the staff at the Orthopaedics and Spine Specialist hospital.
I will continue to recommend it to everyone I know

Excellent hospital!! From the staff I came into contact with I was treated with kindness, care and respect; whether it was the receptionist, cleaners, nurses or surgeon. From my very first appointment I was impressed with time keeping, knowledge of my complaint and their skill to reassure me of any worries I had. Because my husband was receiving cancer treatment at the time I had to wait before I could have my surgery. The doctor was extremely courteous and accommodating with helping us with a solution. My operation went extremely well and was completely successful, I was surprised and impressed with how little the pain was compared to what I was expecting.

I am delighted that I was able to go to the Bretton hospital for my back operation, as the care I received could not have been better. I have been without pain since the surgeon’s skill in dealing with my disc and sciatic problem. The nurses were very friendly and helpful, and I saw the surgeon several times during my short stay. The only help that I would have found useful would have been a written sheet of exercises to take home, as I have not necessarily remembered all that the physio nurse explained before I left the hospital. This is the hospital I would choose if I need orthopaedic help in the future.

I had two major operations in july and september 2015. The first to correct a problem with discs in back and the second for a full hip replacement, both ops conducted by the surgeon.
The ops were performed with a high level of skill by the surgeon and the level of care shown by the surgeon and their staff was top class.
Every member of staff that I came into contact with treated me with dignity and respect and were obviously highly trained.
The hospital was very clean, the food was excellent and the level of care was of the highest standard.
I have no hesitation in recommending the Orthopaedics and spine specialist hospital at Bretton, Peterborough to anyone requiring surgery of this nature.

Visited in September 2015. Posted on 15 November 2015

Orthopaedics and spine hospital Peterborough

Visited in September 2015. Posted on 15 November 2015

Hospital Stay

Visited in August 2015. Posted on 01 October 2015

Knee replacement

Visited in August 2015. Posted on 07 November 2015

Specialist hospital – Exceptional treatment – Dedicated team

Visited in July 2015. Posted on 26 October 2015

Hospital rating

Visited in July 2015. Posted on 08 July 2015

The Hospital is a shining example of NHS service at its best

Visited in July 2015. Posted on 17 July 2015

Excellent experience in difficult circumstances

Visited in July 2015. Posted on 26 August 2015

Excellent care

Visited in May 2015. Posted on 15 July 2015

Excellent hospital