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Articles and Features : January 2008

Private Healthcare UK keeps you up to date with the latest news and developments in private treatment in the UK.

Replacement knee surgery: pros and cons Replacement knee surgery involves substituting an injured, worn, or diseased knee joint with an artificial joint. It is a routine operation for knee damage, particularly when arthritis is involved....
The cost of private operations There are many good reasons to go private. It saves potentially long delays on NHS waiting lists and can ensure a high standard of service during your treatment. This article is written by Jackie...
Prostate operation: pros and cons As men reach middle age they experience growth of the prostate. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland situated just under the bladder and is used to make seminal fluid (which is mixed with sperm to...
How to access private medicine More and more people are switching to private medicine. In doing so they can receive a better standard of service and avoid the lengthy waiting lists of the NHS. This article is written by Jackie...
How to complain about private treatment Each year, more than a million people are treated in the UK's private hospitals. The majority of them will be completely satisfied. However, sometimes things do go wrong and you may want to make a...
Is cosmetic surgery worth it? While cosmetic surgery tends to be glamorised by high profile celebrities and wealthy individuals, surgery of any kind comes with risks. So while the end result may be alluring it's important to...
Finding a private hospital consultant Once you decide to go private you have a choice about which hospital consultant you want to see. Unlike many NHS patients, you will be seen by the same doctor throughout your consultation,...
Getting a hernia repair privately Definition of a hernia: A hernia occurs when part of the intestine pushes through a weakness in the abdominal wall. This causes a visible bulge in the groin area, known as an inguinal hernia. Hernias...
Breast enlargement: how big should you go? There are many psychological, and some physical, benefits to have a breast enlargement. Besides reconstruction and corrective surgery to fix abnormalities, women opt to have breast surgery for...
Breast implants: UK or abroad? Heading abroad for breast implants is becoming a popular choice for British women. In doing so, they combine a relaxing holiday away from work and other daily pressures with a stay in an overseas...
Cataract operation: pros and cons A cataract occurs when the lens of the eye becomes cloudy and makes it difficult to see. The lens is used to focus light on the retina at the back of the eye in order to form images. Although a...
How kidney stones are treated Kidney stones, known in the medical world as renal calculi, are small, hard lumps that form in the kidneys. A kidney stone can range in size from a grain of sand to as large as a grapefruit. This...
How gallstones are treated If you are interested in learning about the gallbladder - symptoms of gall bladder problems and gall bladder treatments, you will find the following information helpful. The gallbladder is a small...
Knee injuries - a patient's guide The knee is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments, and fluid. Muscles and tendons linked to bone and each other help the knee joint to move smoothly and accurately. This article is written by Jackie...
Treatment of an enlarged prostate gland About the size of a walnut, the prostate gland is located under the bladder and surrounds the urethra (the tube through which urine passes out of the body). The gland is only present in men,...
How carpal tunnel syndrome is treated Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) occurs when certain nerves are compressed at the wrist leading to numbness, tingling, and pain in the fingers and hand. This article is written by Jackie Griffiths, a...