wrightington hospital
Bridge Wigan
Wrightington Hospital's status as a Centre of Excellence in the treatment of
musculo-skeletal disease has its origins in the seminal work of Professor Sir
John Charnley , who pioneered hip replacement surgery involving the techniques
of low-friction arthroplasty and also innovative advances to counter
post-operative infection.The first ever hip-replacement operations were
performed at Wrightington in the early 1960s. Wrightington's reputation for
excellence attracts highly talented Consultants who specialise in joint surgery,
and in the medical disciplines of rheumatology and rehabilitation. This
multi-disciplinary approach produces important synergies.
