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Patient Information Leaflet for BUPA Insurance Subscribers

Open Days and Events

	Current Events -
	Physiotherapy & GP Evening - Shoulder Pain & Management 14th November 2012 Light Refreshments will be provided. For further information or to confirm a place please contact: 01905 794858 or email
	Past Events -
	An Evidence Based Debate Safety and Efficiency of Nerve Blocks vs Other Postop Pain Relief Regimens 10th October 2012 The Droitwich Knee Clinic hosted a very interesting scientific meeting, as part of its scientific clinical and audit meeting program. The theme on this occasion was postoperative pain control after knee surgery. It involved a fascinating debate addressing an unresolved question regarding the best, safest and most efficient pain control regime after knee replacement. The Droitwich based Knee Foundation, which runs the scientific program, educating doctors, nurses and physiotherapists, pitched two eminent speakers against one another. Dr Barrie Fischer, an experienced consultant anaesthetist, who has recently retired from the Knee Clinic, but still works part time at the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch and lectures world wide on the topic, talked about the safety and efficacy of nerve blocks, with clinical evidence from his work and publications as well as scientific literature. On the other side of the debate was the Knee Clinic's own Mr Kirti Moholkar who has been championing the enhanced recovery program, without nerve blocks, both at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and at the Knee Clinic, for early recovery and rapid discharge of patients. As expected, sparks were flying in the discussion afterwards. This was moderated by Angus Strover, who had founded the Droitwich Knee Clinic back in 1988. The discussion included surgeons, anaesthetists, anaesthetic technicians and nurses. The conclusion was that both techniques are valid as long as the team work the system around them and support by trained staff was available. Both techniques allow rapid mobilisation and safe discharge home within 3 to 5 days of the surgery. GP / Physiotherapy Evenings Examination and Injection of the Knee & Shoulder 9th May 2012 Managing Knee & Shoulder Arthritis 11th July 2012 Knee Ligament Injuries 12th September 2012
	FREE Patient Information Evenings Preventing / Delaying Knee Replacements for the Active Person 29th June 2011 and 6th July 2011 Due to the high level of interest we received for this meeting we held two different dates. Mr Mohi El-Shazly, Specialist Consultant Surgeon and Lesley Hall, Chartered Physiotherapist were available all evening to discuss deformity correction, cartilage repair procedures and their benefits.
	Knee Replacements - All you need to know 16th March 2011 Another successful free patient information evening. Mr Kirti Moholkar, Specialist Consultant Surgeon and Lesley Hall, Chartered Physiotherapist were available all evening to present and offer expert advice. We hope that everyone who attended found it to be an informative evening
	Biennial Sponsored "Knee's Up" Walk & Family Fun Day! 12th September 2011 In aid of The Knee Foundation Registered Charity No: 1004606 1 or 3 Mile Sponsored walk for knee patients, family and friends in the Droitwich Lido Park. Family FUN Day, Live Jazz Band, Inflatable Slide, Face painting, Tombola's, Refreshments and more.
	Midlands Knee & Shoulder Controversies 19th to 20th May 2011
	Your Painful Shoulder 16th February 2011 Another successful free patient information evening. Thank you to everyone who came along. Mr David Robinson, Specialist Consultant Surgeon and Nel Porteous, Chartered Physiotherapist were available all evening to present and offer expert advice. We hope everyone who attended found it to be an informative evening.
	Your Ageing Knee 2nd December 2010 Thank you to everyone who came along to take part in our free information evening on Thursday 2nd December 2010. Despite the icy weather we managed to fill the physiotherapy area to its full capacity. Mr Mohi El-Shazly, Specialist Consultant Surgeon was available all evening to present and offer expert advice on all aspects of surgical and non-surgical procedures. Lesley Hall and Nel Porteous, Chartered Physiotherapists were also available to offer advice on exercise and rehabilitation. We hope that everyone who attended found it to be an informative evening.