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Hip and knee
Last updated on Monday, June 17, 2024
Hip pain Most cases of hip pain in adults are caused by osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis in the UK. This page aims to give you a better idea of whether osteoarthritis or something more unusual is causing your hip pain, and what you can do about it. However, don’t try to diagno...
read moreWirral patient praises innovative MyMobility app following knee replacement surgery
Last updated on Monday, February 10, 2025
A Wirral patient has shared how a cutting-edge digital app helped him prepare for and recover from knee replacement surgery at the Cheshire and Merseyside Surgical Centre. Robert Lundy, 71, from Irby, underwent the procedure at the state-of-the-art facility at Clatterbridge Hospital in June 20...
read moreWUTH recognised with High Commendation for transforming hip and knee replacement care
Last updated on Wednesday, June 10, 2026
A service at Wirral University Teaching Hospital has been highly commended in a national award for its digital innovation for helping patients undergoing hip and knee surgery. The organisation’s Digitally Supported Arthroplasty Service was Highly Commended in the ‘Empowering Patients Through Dig...
read moreLower Limb
Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018
The Lower Limb service treats patients with hip and knee related concerns. Our team consists of: 8 consultant surgeons 1 clinical fellow 4 advanced nurse practitioners A few of the surgical service we provide are: Primary hip and knee replacement surgery Arthroscopic surgery Revisio...
read moreTrauma and Orthopaedics
Last updated on Monday, February 9, 2026
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital provide specialist treatment for disorders to limbs and joints. The type of treatment we offer can be for bone problems such as arthritis or for problems involving ligaments, muscles, tendons and other soft tissue. Our...
read moreWhat is Orthotics?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Orthotics is a service that provides devices called orthoses (also called braces and splints). These are given to help to prevent, correct or accommodate a deformity and/or improve function. This can be as a result of an injury, disorder or due to the way our bodies alter as we get older. Orthos...
read moreAbout your appointment
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Your first visit will be for an initial assessment with a clinician who practices Orthotics called an Orthotist. They are required to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are professionals with a degree qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics. As the Orthotist...
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