One Ashford News

  The feeling of food sticking in the throat is a common complaint. People often worry of cancer being the cause. Whilst this is something that needs to be urgently excluded, the reality is that this is thankfully unusual.    As an Ear, Nose & Throat surgeon with a special interest in Head and Neck…

Mr Tofunmi Oni, Consultant Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital discusses hip arthritis and available treatment options. What is the hip joint? The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint that allows movement and provides stability that is needed for the body to weight bear through.   The socket area, also known as…

A nasendoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that involves the examination of the nasal tube, throat, and larynx (voice box). It collects comprehensive photos or films of the structures using an endoscope, a specialised telescopic instrument that is guided through the nasal channel until the bottom of the throat.   An endoscope is made up of…

Mr Nik Bakti, Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital discusses frozen shoulder, typical symptoms and recommended treatment options.   What is frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder is a condition that causes the shoulder to be extremely painful and stiff. It is also sometimes referred to as adhesive capsulitis. The condition itself can…

Mr Robert Hone, Consultant ENT Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital gives a comprehensive insight into the thyroid, its function and common thyroid disorders.   The thyroid gland is found in the neck below the voice box and is shaped like a butterfly with a left and right side wrapping around the windpipe. It controls the…

One Ashford Hospital is celebrating after being named as a National Joint Registry (NJR) Quality Data Provider after successfully completing a national programme of local data audits.   The NJR monitors the performance of hip, knee, ankle, elbow and shoulder joint replacement operations to improve clinical outcomes primarily for the benefit of patients, but also…