Orthopaedics, trauma, head and neck
Welcome to the orthopaedics department at Airedale Hospital.
Trauma orthopaedics
All types of musculoskeletal trauma are treated at Airedale Hospital (although we are unable to perform spinal surgery.)
Some emergency cases, including hand injuries, may be referred directly from the emergency department to other hospitals.
Location
Ward 9 Zone A A19
Contact details
More information coming soon
What to expect on your visit
Our specialist services
We offer the following Elective orthopaedics here at the hospital
Hip
First time (primary) and complex re-do (revision) hip replacement plus related procedures.
Hip resurfacing in selected patients (Mr Ravindran only)
Knee
First time (primary) and complex re-do (revision) knee replacement plus related procedures.
Unicompartmental knee replacement (‘half’ knee replacements) in selected patients (Mr Hopton only)
Arthroscopic (keyhole) knee procedures including ligament reconstruction (ACL etc)
Patella (knee cap) instability procedures
Shoulder
Shoulder replacement and related procedures
Arthroscopic (key hole) shoulder surgery
Tendon and ligament surgery (rotator cuff, shoulder instability etc)
Elbow
Arthroscopic (key hole) elbow surgery
Wrist and Hand
Treatment of all rheumatoid and osteoarthritis conditions including joint replacement and fusion
Treatment of duypuytrens contracture
Treatment of nerve compressions syndroms (carpal tunnel syndrome etc)
Other hand conditions
Foot and Ankle
Arthroscopic (key hole) ankle surgery
Treatment of arthritis
Hindfoot corrective surgery
Forefoot / Toe corrective surgery (including hallux valgas (bunion) surgery etc)
Treatment of nerve compression syndromes
Musculoskeletal Tumours
Investigation and onward referral to tertiary centres.
