Mr Philip Sauve

Written by a patient at Spire Portsmouth Hospital

I had carpel tunnel in both hands, which after tests was in both cases, in my wrists, the procedure to correct this was explained fully together with recovery time & how to aid recovery by massaging bio oil into the area, to massage the tendon & reduce scaring. I was advised not to let it get worse as this can cause nerve damage, muscle wastage & loss of strength in the hand & prolong the recovery period or in severe cases can lead to permanent numbness. My worst hand (right) was operated on in early October 2014 & the numbness stopped immediately my left hand was done late February 2015 & again instant relief. Full strength takes a little while to return depending on how bad the problem is in the first place. The incision in my case was only 3cm long in both instances, the operation was done under local anesthetic & only took a short time. The team working with Mr Sauve were friendly & professional & the theatre manager who prepared me for the operation talked to me throughout the procedure.The operation does not hurt & afterwards I did not have any pain just discomfort like bruising & the odd ache which eased with rest. It is important to keep swelling to a minimum for which I took ibuprofen, each hand was rested for 2 weeks after the operation, wiggling fingers to aid circulation. Believe me just getting dressed/undressed is a challenge one handed. Cutting food was also out of the question. The stitches came out after 2 weeks & another check at 6 weeks to check progress. I was put at my ease & do not hesitate to recommend Mr Sauve & his team.

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Written by a patient at Queen Alexandra Hospital

Mr Suave performed the operation on my open left tibial leg fracture 5 months ago. This was my first time in hospital " at ripe old age of 70" (other than 24 hours having the right side of my thyroid removed 2 years ago) so you can imagine how apprehensive I was especially as the circumstances were very traumatic. I found him to be very down to earth in explaining everything with a wonderful caring attitude and understood my apprehension at this time totally , which made me feel very much at ease and easy to talk to with his cheery approach. It is going to be a long job before I am totally mobile again and and am attending the Fracture Clinic on a regular basis and sometimes feel I am not progressing as I should-( I must say that I have been given good attention by the other Doctors I have seen..) but it was great to have been seen by him on my visit today.... I have nothing but praise !

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Written by a patient at Queen Alexandra Hospital

I broke my hip due to a cycling accident on 17th January 2015 . And i believe the care i have received from Philip sauve before during ,and after has been exceptional.As a 42 year old male who has a physical occupation and also competes in various sports events this has been a great help to me to further my recovery process . I can't thank him enough

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