Hopes it's the start of making it possible for more patients to receive care closer to home
The first ever total shoulder replacement has taken place on the Isle of Man.
Manx Care is hoping it'll make it possible for more patients to receive their care closer to home.
It's the first of a variety of orthopaedic treatments, previously done off-Island, that will now take place at Noble's Hospital.
Over the last 18 months, an Upper Limb Orthopaedic Service has been established to include both trauma and elective services.
It's been a multidisciplinary team effort with colleagues across Theatres, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Wards, Specialist Nursing and Management working together to set it up, in the hope of helping people get the right care, at the right time and in the right place.
A shoulder replacement can offer significant relief for patients living with arthritis.
The shoulder system was provided by Stryker, one of the world's leading medical technology companies.
Nasri Zreik is the Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon who performed the procedure.
Picture credit: Manx Care. L-R - Ploy Panichapan (Scrub Nurse), Dawn Quesada (Scrub Nurse), Dr. Bethany Shiell (Clinical Fellow), Mr. Marius Sainiuc (Associate Specialist), Mr Nasri Zreik (Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon), Mr Sean Crerand (Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon), Dr. Kate Teare (Anaesthetist), Abisola Inyang (Registered Nurse)
He says it's a 'real step forward for patients and the wider community': "It means patients can have their treatment, from initial assessment and surgery through to rehabilitation and aftercare, without the added stress, expense and inconvenience of travelling off-Island. Just as importantly, our patients can recover closer to home, surrounded by their family and support networks.
"Since moving to the Isle of Man, I have been made to feel incredibly welcome, and it means a great deal to be able to contribute to the healthcare available to the Island's community.
"There is still much we hope to achieve as the service continues to develop, with the aim of bringing more treatments to the Island and reducing the need for patients to travel for care that can be safely and effectively delivered here.
"I am extremely grateful to everyone who has contributed their time, expertise and support to making this possible, including the Stryker team."
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