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James Hahnel prides himself on the personal approach he has with his patients and the attention to detail he places on his surgery and as such has maintained an excellent revision rate for both hip and knee replacement surgery. This is evidenced in the national comparative revision funnel plots comparing his own practice to every other surgeon in the country performing this type of surgery.He is currently in the top 0.1% of surgeons in the UK for knees.
For hips surgery he specialises in robotic hip surgery, using the Mako Robot and achieves excellent outcomes. To learn more about the context of the data click National Joint Registry.
James was appointed as an NHS consultant based at Bradford Royal Infirmary in 2011, following higher surgical training and a 1-year fellowship in hip and knee replacement. He works as part of the Yorkshire Hip and Knee Group where there is continual innovation to improve practice results, and the patient experience. All his joint replacements are peer-reviewed.
Please look at the videos and reviews below which show his guide to robotic surgery and patient testimonials or click here to watch an introductory video from James.
For hips surgery he specialises in robotic hip surgery, using the Mako Robot and achieves excellent outcomes. To learn more about the context of the data click National Joint Registry.
James was appointed as an NHS consultant based at Bradford Royal Infirmary in 2011, following higher surgical training and a 1-year fellowship in hip and knee replacement. He works as part of the Yorkshire Hip and Knee Group where there is continual innovation to improve practice results, and the patient experience. All his joint replacements are peer-reviewed.
Please look at the videos and reviews below which show his guide to robotic surgery and patient testimonials or click here to watch an introductory video from James.
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Contact Details
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Nuffield Health Hospital Leeds (Private)
2 Leighton Street Leeds LS1 3EB Secretary: 07710505960 Email:kayleigh@leedsortho.co.uk |
The Yorkshire Clinic (Private)
Bradford Road Bingley BD16 1TW Secretary: 01274 550845 Email:Emma.Hastings@ramsayhealth.co.uk www.theyorkshireclinic.co.uk |
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Consultant Interview.
What first encouraged you to become an orthopaedic consultant?
At the age of 11, I broke both my arms. I received fantastic care and this exposure to orthopaedics sparked an interest which has developed into my career.
You are an orthopaedic consultant. What does that mean and what do you do?
As an orthopaedic surgeon I have a practice in the NHS which involves both trauma and also elective work. Trauma treatment involves the treatment of a patient after an accident. It typically involves fixing the bone and looking after a patient until their bone is healed. Elective surgery is planned surgery. People often have problems which may have progressed over a period of time, such as arthritis in a joint. My particular area of interest is hip and knee . I look after patients who have long term problems with their hips or knees. This sometimes results in operations such as hip and knee replacements or keyhole surgery of the knee.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I have to be honest, the bit that I enjoy the most is operating. You could leave me in an operating theatre all day and I’d be delighted! The other part of the job which gives me real satisfaction is when patients come back to clinic and they are starting to feel the benefits of the operations I’m performing. It is lovely to see the positive impact on their quality of life and see them get back to the activities they enjoy.
Why might I come to see you as a patient?
I have a particular interest in robotic hip and knee replacements and am the most experienced robotic hip surgeon in Yorkshire. As such, many patients come to me to enquire specifically about robotic hip surgery performed using the Mako Robot for hips.
What is the most common misconception about what orthopaedic surgeons do?
Historically, joint replacement surgery has been for patients who were looking only to reduce their overall level of pain. Nowadays, our goal is not only to reduce level of pain but also to improve function. By performing joint replacement surgery, sometimes at a younger age, we get them back to the activities that they enjoy such as golf, tennis, walking, cycling and skiing.
How do you own personal interests help you in your job?
I am a very keen sportsman. My hobbies range from swimming to squash and golf amongst others. This gives me a real appreciation of the enjoyment patients get from sport and a sense of achievement to see them get back to doing the things they love.
What do you advise to aid your patients in recovery?
Recovery really starts before the operation. Performing suitable exercise prior to surgery helps to lead to a more rapid recovery post-surgery. It is really important to listen carefully to the physiotherapists following the surgery as they have lots of hints and tips to help you to maximise your mobility as early as possible. As long as you are following the guidance from the physios, building up your strength and control, then the recovery can come very quickly following surgery.
What do you think the future is for orthopaedic hip surgery?
Over the years, surgical results have been slowly improving through the introduction of different surgical techniques. I believe the role of the robot will become more important in terms of driving accuracy. Whilst only a select group of consultants have had the opportunity of using the Mako robot to date, I believe the next generation of surgeons will embrace the hip robot which will lead to better results for patients.
At the age of 11, I broke both my arms. I received fantastic care and this exposure to orthopaedics sparked an interest which has developed into my career.
You are an orthopaedic consultant. What does that mean and what do you do?
As an orthopaedic surgeon I have a practice in the NHS which involves both trauma and also elective work. Trauma treatment involves the treatment of a patient after an accident. It typically involves fixing the bone and looking after a patient until their bone is healed. Elective surgery is planned surgery. People often have problems which may have progressed over a period of time, such as arthritis in a joint. My particular area of interest is hip and knee . I look after patients who have long term problems with their hips or knees. This sometimes results in operations such as hip and knee replacements or keyhole surgery of the knee.
What do you enjoy most about your job?
I have to be honest, the bit that I enjoy the most is operating. You could leave me in an operating theatre all day and I’d be delighted! The other part of the job which gives me real satisfaction is when patients come back to clinic and they are starting to feel the benefits of the operations I’m performing. It is lovely to see the positive impact on their quality of life and see them get back to the activities they enjoy.
Why might I come to see you as a patient?
I have a particular interest in robotic hip and knee replacements and am the most experienced robotic hip surgeon in Yorkshire. As such, many patients come to me to enquire specifically about robotic hip surgery performed using the Mako Robot for hips.
What is the most common misconception about what orthopaedic surgeons do?
Historically, joint replacement surgery has been for patients who were looking only to reduce their overall level of pain. Nowadays, our goal is not only to reduce level of pain but also to improve function. By performing joint replacement surgery, sometimes at a younger age, we get them back to the activities that they enjoy such as golf, tennis, walking, cycling and skiing.
How do you own personal interests help you in your job?
I am a very keen sportsman. My hobbies range from swimming to squash and golf amongst others. This gives me a real appreciation of the enjoyment patients get from sport and a sense of achievement to see them get back to doing the things they love.
What do you advise to aid your patients in recovery?
Recovery really starts before the operation. Performing suitable exercise prior to surgery helps to lead to a more rapid recovery post-surgery. It is really important to listen carefully to the physiotherapists following the surgery as they have lots of hints and tips to help you to maximise your mobility as early as possible. As long as you are following the guidance from the physios, building up your strength and control, then the recovery can come very quickly following surgery.
What do you think the future is for orthopaedic hip surgery?
Over the years, surgical results have been slowly improving through the introduction of different surgical techniques. I believe the role of the robot will become more important in terms of driving accuracy. Whilst only a select group of consultants have had the opportunity of using the Mako robot to date, I believe the next generation of surgeons will embrace the hip robot which will lead to better results for patients.
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James is part of the Yorkshire Hip and Knee group, a trusted and experienced team delivering outstanding outcomes. They strive to deliver rapid recovery and a return to full function with superior results for all their patients. As a group of 3 consultant surgeons they have over 50 years of combined consultant experience. |
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