Gardening was back on the agenda less than two months after a hip operation for a 71-year-old retired GP patient of The Horder Centre.
Joy Virden had experienced problems with her right hip for around two years. It caused increasing discomfort and meant movement for everyday tasks like putting on shoes and socks and cutting toenails became impossible.
She decided to go privately for her operation with consultant surgeon Mr Senthil Kumar Velayudham at The Horder Centre, after it was recommended by a nursing friend who had her hip replaced at the hospital.