'I waited six years for a knee operation - you begin to think no-one cares'
Patrick McGonagle waited six years for a knee replacement surgery, enduring constant pain and mobility issues. He finally underwent the operation after multiple cancellations and expressed concerns about the impact of long waiting times on his quality of life. The Northern Ireland government has allocated £80 million to address hospital waiting lists, which McGonagle hopes will lead to improvements in healthcare delivery.
- ▪Patrick McGonagle waited six years for a knee replacement surgery due to long waiting lists.
- ▪He described his pain as 'bone rubbing on bone' and it significantly affected his mobility and quality of life.
- ▪The Northern Ireland government has announced £80 million to help reduce hospital waiting times over the next year.
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'I waited six years for a knee operation - you begin to think no-one cares'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAileen MoynaghHealth reporter, BBC News NIBBCPatrick McGonagle never thought he would have to wait six years for a knee replacement Patrick McGonagle has been in constant pain for more than six years while on a waiting list for a new knee.The 71-year-old was initially told he could wait two years for a right knee replacement, but it ended up three times that.He described the pain as "bone rubbing on bone" affecting his mobility, driving and quality of life.While the Strabane man has been on the waiting list, his left knee started to deteriorate and needs replaced, which, he said, is "another hurdle" he will have to cross.'I had no fears about robotic surgery after my…
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