Question reference: S6W-06180
- Asked by: Siobhian Brown, MSP for Ayr, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 3 February 2022
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 21 February 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when arthroscopic procedures will recommence.
Answer
As Covid-19 case numbers fall, the Scottish Government is fully focused on supporting the remobilisation of orthopaedic services impacted by the challenges of the pandemic. We understand how difficult it is for those waiting for treatment. Orthopaedic services are recommencing, with NHS Boards undertaking clinically-prioritised urgent cases at present.
The National Treatment Centre Programme, which represents an investment of over £400 million in a network of new, elective and diagnostic treatment centres, will add extra capacity for hip and knee replacements across Scotland and support the recovery and resilience of orthopaedic services in the future.