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Mr Christopher Bailey 2018-02-09 Person 5 5 0

I had an extremely painful shoulder. My GP gave me a steroid injection and referred me for Physio. After three steroid injections in a year I was still in pain. The Physio in Romsey Hospital referred me to Mr Bailey. I saw him at the Wessex Nuffield and can truthfully say he was extremely understanding, friendly and caring. He made the consultation feel like I was talking to an old friend rather than a consultant. He wanted an ultrasound as he suspected a tear in the tendon. Nuffield fitted me in within 10 minutes due to a cancellation, no one could have asked for faster service. On my follow up appointment Mr Bailey explained that I indeed had a tear, an osteo arthritic bulge on my collarbone and trouble with the rotator cuff. He explained clearly the procedure would require open surgery and booked me in whilst at the consultation. Following the operation he explained to my wife and myself that the tear was over 4cm and my shoulder had been “quite a mess.” He removed bone from the collarbone, rotator cuff and repaired the tendon. I am now 5 weeks after surgery, with a small perfectly stitched scar that both the nurses and Physio commented how brilliant Mr Bailey is at stitching and repairing his incisions. My family all say it is amazing as it is barely visible. As for my shoulder... I am now able to drive again, can reach the ceiling both front and sideways, move my arm behind my back to my shoulder blades. There is still pain but no more than a niggling toothache. Due to the extent of the damage I am told it could take up to 12 months to fully recover. If I didn’t get past this stage I would still be delighted. I am a 64 year old man who cannot praise enough the expertise of Mr Bailey and his team. If you are looking for the best go no further than Mr Christopher Bailey. I cannot praise his expertise and manner enough. Thank you Christopher Bailey you are the best.