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| At the Patient Information Centre based at Wrightington Hospital, there is wide range of information for patients including the Patient journey. |
Wrightington Hospital's status as a Centre of Excellence in the treatment of musculoskeletal disease has its origins in the seminal work of the late Professor Sir John Charnley, who pioneered hip replacement surgery involving the techniques of low-friction arthroplasty and also innovative advances to counter post-operative infection. The first ever hip-replacement operations were performed at Wrightington Hospital in the early 1960s.
Access to senior therapists provides advice and assessment for patients. Prior to admission to Wrightington Hospital, all elective patients are screened for MRSA and assessed at the pre-operative assessment clinic, thus reducing the risk of infection to themselves and others.
Each of the Surgeons has his own area of expertise and specialist practice. The Surgeons work closely with the Therapy department to provide the specialist follow-up care that is needed following hip and knee surgery.