St. Richard’s Hospital is an NHS-funded establishment with approximately 450 beds in which sick or injured persons are provided with a variety of medical or surgical treatment as well as nursing care.You can contact St. Richard’s Hospital by telefone using the number 01243788182. It is located at Spitalfield Lane in PO19 6SE, Chichester. St. Richard’s Hospital is operated by Westem Sussex Hospitals. You will be able to contact the following joint specialist consultants in this hospital:
- Simon Cavangagh
- Richard Mark Fleming Hill
- Martin Grant Ridley
The diagnosis, treatment and care of conditions of the human musculoskeletal system is the specialisation of the Orthopaedic Surgeon .
Chiefly, such specialists deal with complaints that have affected muscles, bones, joints and nerves.Such conditions include osteoarthritis, tumours and fractures.This is one of the newest specialisations in surgery, and is one that is key to the handling of patients who have suffered unfortunate traumas. Orthopaedic surgeons might work in hospitals or trauma clinics, but the treatment is the same.
An orthopaedic surgeon would generally conduct the following activities: Collate, analyse and update patient records to ensure they can receive the best treatment and care. Discuss operative and non-operative treatment methods with patients to make sure they are okay to go ahead with treatment. Carry out specific tests such as physical examinations, x-rays and MRI scans to learn the extent of patient injuries. Maintain a excellent level of rapport with patients and fellow medical staff. Carry out surgery that deals with bones, muscles and tendons sometimes under stressful conditions, in which important decisions need to be made quickly.
The role of the rheumatologist is to detect, treat and medically manage patients with arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.There are over 200 different diseases that affect the joints, bones, muscles and other soft tissues.Because these diseases are often complex, they benefit from the care of an expert.Only rheumatologists are experts in this wide discipline of medicine.Frequently they treat Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative joint disease, OA is a group of mechanical abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including cartilage and bone.
The rheumatologist educates and interacts with the patient and family, gives health information and partners with other health care providers.He decides the necessity for more assessment and treatment, such as referrals to other health care providers, orthopedic aids (splint, brace, cane, etc.), corrective surgery or whether a hospital stay is necessary.A rheumatologist also assesses joint disorders, overall function, including physical, mental well-being and level of independence, results of advanced imaging, lab tests as well as treatment options.
As a group, rheumatologists also support laws that promote patient rights and patient-centered care.
