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NHS Hip & Knee Center Seeks More Patients
5 Oct
Summary
- Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre has capacity to double operations.
- The center opened in September 2025 and has treated 1,200 people.
- Operations are protected from emergency pressures to reduce waitlists.
The Hampshire Orthopaedic Centre (HOC) in Winchester, established on the Royal Hampshire County Hospital site, is seeking increased patient referrals. Since opening in September 2025, the center has performed approximately 1,200 elective hip and knee replacement surgeries. It currently possesses the capacity to more than double this number, indicating significant available resources.
The HOC was specifically created to address the winter postponements of elective surgeries due to service pressures. By safeguarding these operations from emergency demands, the center ensures continuity of care and aims to decrease the number of individuals on waiting lists.
Peter Haywood, a 76-year-old patient suffering from osteoarthritis, shared his experience of waiting for a hip replacement. He was referred to the Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in September 2025 and described the wait as frustrating but necessary, highlighting the need for patience.
The center encourages patients from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to seek referrals. Its protected status from emergency pressures allows surgeries to continue even during busy periods for urgent and emergency care services.
