Luton woman bowled over by successful hip operation
For many, winter is a time filled with the fun of the festive season and crisp winter walks, but for those suffering with osteoarthritis it can bring additional discomfort. Jill Maynard is a bubbly 70-year-old woman who lives in Luton with her husband Bill. She had a total hip replacement in July this year at Spire Harpenden Hospital under the care of consultant orthopaedic surgeon Brian Bradnock. Before her hip replacement Jill found the pain unbearable and said: “I could hardly walk, I was in so much pain. I used a stick and a frame, and getting up the stairs at home was