At Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital we work with the majority of the region’s consultants, including a renowned group of Cambridge University Hospital orthopaedic surgeons known as the Cambridge Orthopaedic Group (COG). In partnership with the hospital COG provide a first class surgical service in all areas of orthopaedics.
We work with the majority of the region’s consultants, including a renowned group from Cambridge University Hospital
Procedures
Orthopaedic surgeons at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital perform in excess of 1500 orthopaedic procedures a year, including:
Our surgeons also treatments for disorders of the back and spine.
Pre-operative assessment
Patients are assessed before orthopaedic surgery at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital. Up to an hour is spent with our pre-operative assessment nurse to assess fitness for the operation and to help the patient understand the surgical procedure, the hospital and any other details and information. Pre-operative assessment helps ensure that patients are fully prepared for their surgery.
Imaging and diagnostics
Specialists at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital utilise x-ray and imaging when required including ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). Where sports injuries have occurred specialists analyse the cause of the injury (for example sporting technique, basic fitness, gait and equipment)
After surgery
Following surgery, our highly skilled team of physiotherapists support the work of the orthopaedic surgeon to aid a fast and effective recovery.
About Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital
The 68 bed Spire Cambridge Lea hospital has been open for over 21 years in the village of Impington, to the north of Cambridge. The hospital has five operating theatres, three with laminar flow (an air system which helps reduce the risk of infection), a dedicated endoscopy suite, two treatment rooms and 18 consulting rooms. The hospital provides a comfortable environment including patient gardens and ample free car parking. Cambridge Lea Hospital is a premium private facility, dedicated to the highest standards of cleanliness and clinical care and excellent levels of overall patient satisfaction.
Our services are available to everyone whether they have private medical insurance or not. If you are paying for your treatment we can often offer fixed price all inclusive packages so that there are no surprises.