All Surgery articles – Page 39
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NewsJoint replacement patients in poorest ever health
People needing hip and knee replacements are in poorer health than ever before, with most now obese or overweight, according to a study out today.
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NewsHundreds of patients face hip replacement recall
A medical device company has issued an urgent safety notice after discovering problems with hip replacement devices thought to have been fitted in hundreds of NHS patients.
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NewsNHS faces 'overwhelming obesity burden'
Health experts have warned of obesity’s “overwhelming” burden on the NHS as figures showed a 785% rise in weight-loss surgery.
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HSJ Knowledge
QIPP challenges
QIPP is a cornerstone of the government’s drive to make the NHS take a more preventative and patient-centred approach.