Globus sensation is the feeling of having a lump, bump, or swelling in the throat without there actually being one. Mr Chris Theokli, Consultant ENT Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital discusses common symptoms, causes and how Globus can be treated. What are the Symptoms of Globus? The most common symptom is a feeling…
Loss of sense of smell? When should you see a Rhinologist? Loss of sense of smell, or anosmia, has a significant impact on quality of life. Not only does it affect our ability to detect odours, but also impairs our ability to determine flavours. It is common and affects approximately 19% of the…
NHS and independent hospital partnerships one year on from the pandemic The coronavirus pandemic has tested the health service, and indeed the country as a whole, like never before. But this last year has also been a time when healthcare providers have truly stepped up to the plate, with staff showing an extraordinary commitment and determination to…
If you are considering a knee replacement surgery, you might be wondering how best to prepare for this procedure, whether the surgery is right for you and if there are different types of knee replacement surgeries to choose from. We found out the answers to such questions by speaking with leading orthopaedic knee…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common disabling condition of the hand, caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. It can be extremely painful, causing numbness, tingling, itching and weakness in the palm of the hand and fingers, especially the thumb, index and middle fingers. Statistics CTS affects 7 –…
During the Covid -19 pandemic, Theatres at One Ashford Hospital have had to adjust to the challenges of working with an unknown assailant that the virus was in March 2020. Lisa DeBono, Theatre Manager explains how the hospital managed the challenges they faced during these uncertain times. ‘The COVID-19 pandemic has meant…
Your hand may hurt after an obvious injury or for no obvious reason at all. The majority of problems with the hand have a specific cause and can be treated either by a Specialist Hand Therapist or by a Specialist Hand Surgeon. Common injuries include joint sprains, ligament tears and fractures of the…
We are pleased to inform you that One Ashford Hospital’s GP Newsletter for Winter 2020 is now available to download via the link below. One Ashford Hospital GP Newsletter – Winter 2020
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Helmut Zahn, Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee at One Ashford Hospital Over the past few months, healthcare in the United Kingdom has been put under enormous pressure by the Coronavirus outbreak. Because of the unknown nature of this new predator, drastic action had to be taken, in order to…
Every year, several conventional total shoulder replacements are successfully performed in the UK for patients with shoulder arthritis. This type of surgery, however, is less beneficial for patients with large rotator cuff tears who have developed a complex type of shoulder arthritis called “cuff tear arthropathy.” For these patients, a conventional total shoulder replacement…
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