\u201cEfficient, little waiting and surgery to fit my schedule\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI was very impressed with how soon I was booked in for a consultation and to be given a surgery date two weeks later.\u00a0 <\/span>Everything was explained and dealt with in a professional manner\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Your First Consultation” _builder_version=”4.4.3″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cVery caring, friendly and direct.\u00a0 <\/span>All questions were answered including some which I had not thought of \u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cExcellent.\u00a0 <\/span>I found Mr. Brown someone to whom it was very easy to talk to and to ask as many questions as I needed\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cvery thorough and I felt confident in his planned treatment\u201d.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u201cAt the first consultation a detailed diagnosis was given.\u00a0 <\/span>Proposals for treatment were set out at that time and again I was given every opportunity to discuss these. \u00a0 <\/span>I was to appreciate the advice I was given on the amount of activity I should undertake after surgery\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cHe listened to what I said & asked a lot of questions.\u00a0 <\/span>I felt comfortable & cared for\u201d.<\/p>\n I was given \u201ca diagnosis at that first consultation along with a plan of action.\u00a0 <\/span>During surgery his diagnosis proved to be 100% correct\u201d.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Your Ward Experience” _builder_version=”4.4.3″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cVery friendly staff who made sure I was aware of all aspects of my stay.\u00a0 <\/span>Before surgery I was reassured and afterwards checked carefully\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cI saw the team prior to going into theatre to discuss any last questions.\u00a0 <\/span>The nurses were very kind and caring.\u00a0 <\/span>The physiotherapist came to see me and got me out of bed and mobile.\u00a0 <\/span>Even the ward hostess showed an interest and felt very looked after, cared for and nothing was too much trouble\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cVery attentive, good food \u2013 could have stayed longer!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cexcellent\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAll nursing staff were very considerate and caring.\u00a0 <\/span>The physiotherapist fitted my sloped shoe and helped to get me up out of bed and walking with crutches.\u00a0 <\/span>They even got me to go up and down the stairs \u2013 on the same day as surgery! \u2013Unbelievable\u201d.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Operation for Painful Bunion” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cI returned to my office based job after three weeks.\u00a0 <\/span>I was in a sloped shoe and on crutches.\u00a0 <\/span>I felt very well and was not in much pain, I was up and about but I took things slowly and rested a lot.\u00a0 <\/span>As my foot was always elevated I never had a lot of swelling.\u00a0 <\/span>I was in normal shoes after eight weeks approximately\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cIt has been twelve weeks since my operation and I am very pleased with the results.\u00a0 <\/span>I am in normal shoes (not all yet).\u00a0 <\/span>I can drive and walk the dog.\u00a0 <\/span>I have a small amount of swelling but it is still early days.\u00a0 <\/span>The results are amazing and I am very pleased.\u00a0 <\/span>Thank you so much Mr Brown\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cMy advice to anyone considering foot surgery is to make sure you make a note of all questions you want Mr Brown to answer.\u00a0 <\/span>As you will be on crutches at home you will need someone to help you as even doing the basics is difficult.\u00a0 <\/span>Once you are able to drive again make sure that you have someone with you and only do it if you feel ready\u201d.<\/p>\n Mrs E T,\u00a0Cheltenham<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Correction of Painful Flat Foot” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cPrior to surgery I could only walk one hundred yards before having to stop due to acute pain.\u00a0 <\/span>Now I can walk without pain and without the use of a stick for a couple of miles and the distance is still increasing.\u00a0 <\/span>Due to Mr Brown\u2019s excellent surgery it is now almost impossible to see the two incision scars\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cDo not hesitate!\u00a0 <\/span>It really was a painless experience, which gave me pain free mobility, which I had lost.\u00a0 <\/span>Post operatively I never<\/span> took painkillers\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span>Mrs P D,\u00a0Cheltenham<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Achilles Tendon Surgery” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n One year after surgery I was \u201cPain free.\u00a0 <\/span>Some loss of flexibility in the foot and ankle but walking extremely well.\u00a0 <\/span>I cannot praise Mr Brown and the Nuffield highly enough\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cDo not wait.\u00a0 <\/span>Have it done, as I now realise how debilitating it was\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/span>Mr C H,\u00a0Gloucester<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Severe Arthritis of the Big Toe” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cDo not believe the horror stories about foot surgery being agony.\u00a0 <\/span>My foot was painful the first night and when moving but it was completely acceptable\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cDo take advice on resting immediately after surgery to allow healing\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cDo not expect instant results; my foot looked quite odd to begin with and any thoughts of trotting around in Jimmy Choo shoes need to go on hold\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cWalking at first was quite strange and my foot swelled after any length of time.\u00a0 <\/span>I elevated my foot as much as possible \u2013 people in meetings got used to leaving a chair beside me for my foot!\u00a0 <\/span>I quickly got back to walking more but still \u201clistened\u201d to my foot and kept an eye on swelling.\u00a0 <\/span>After ten\/fourteen weeks there is a sudden change and progress in walking\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/span>Mrs R,\u00a0Cirencester<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Surgery for Early Arthritis Big Toes” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cI am five months on from surgery, running four\/six miles twice a week, cycling and fully mobile.\u00a0 <\/span>Toes require regular manipulation and stretching.\u00a0 <\/span>Building both calf muscles with various exercises to strengthen and develop flexibility\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cBe prepared to work hard with physiotherapy\u201d and \u201cbe determined to get back to fitness levels pre-injury\u201d.<\/p>\n Mr G J,\u00a0Cheltenham<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Achilles Tendon Surgery” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n One year after surgery I was \u201cPain free.\u00a0 <\/span>Some loss of flexibility in the foot and ankle but walking extremely well.\u00a0 <\/span>I cannot praise Mr Brown and the Nuffield highly enough\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cDo not wait.\u00a0 <\/span>Have it done, as I now realise how debilitating it was\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/span>Mr C H,\u00a0Gloucester<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Ankle Fusion for Arthritis” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cOnly ten weeks at the moment.\u00a0 <\/span>Can now walk a mile a day and nearly normal.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cIf you have tried all other methods first, go for it \u2013 seems a good job\u201d.<\/p>\n <\/span>Mr W,\u00a0Cheltenham<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Ankle Replacement for Arthritis” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cCare continued efficiently with excellent support from the physiotherapy department giving help and reassurance at all times.\u00a0 <\/span>I was grateful for regular consultations with Mr. Brown which gave me confidence that all was going well\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cA very successful operation giving me far better mobility than I have had for several years, with no pain\u201d.<\/p>\n \u201cIn my situation I would wholeheartedly recommend ankle replacement\u201d.<\/p>\n Mrs G P,\u00a0Cheltenham<\/b><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Shock Wave Therapy for Heel Pain” _builder_version=”4.4.7″ global_colors_info=”{}” open=”off”]<\/p>\n \u201cMr Brown knew exactly what was wrong and how to fix it. 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