Wansbeck General Hospital is an NHS-funded establishment with approximately 400 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 Wansbeck General Hospital by telefone using the number 08448118111. It is located at Woodhorn Lane in NE63 9JJ, Ashington. Wansbeck General Hospital is operated by Northumbria Healthcare. You will be able to contact the following joint specialist consultants in this hospital:
- Suresh Adimulam
- F. Birrell
- Lan Carluke
- Paul Crook
- R. Dharmadhikari
- Kevin Emmerson
- Chris Gibbons
- Simon Jones
- John Leitch
- Scott Muller
- N. Murty
- Paul Partington
- Joel Lester Sher
A consultant rheumatologist is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating arthritis and diseases related to rheumatology.There are over 200 different diseases that affect the joints, bones, muscles and other soft tissues.Rheumatologists will manage a wide range of these musculoskeletal conditions.Only rheumatologists are experts in this wide field of medicine.Frequently they treat Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative joint disease, osteoarthritis 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 care, such as referrals to other health care providers, orthopedic aids (splint, brace, cane, etc.), invasive surgery or whether a hospital treatment 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, these doctors also support legislation that promote patient rights and patient-centered care.
An Orthopaedic Surgeon is specialised in the diagnosis, treatment and care of diseases of the human musculoskeletal system.
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 specialities in surgery, and is one that is key to the management of patients who have suffered unfortunate traumas. Orthopaedic surgeons may work in hospitals or trauma clinics, but the treatment is the same.
An orthopaedic surgeon will oftentimes go on to specialise in one particular area in order to hone their skills. This type of surgery has become more prevalent as better surgical techniques have developed, which leads to better treatment and recovery. Surgeons of this speciality would need to work with a variety of professionals, such as sport specialists and family doctors.
