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The Unit at Berkshire Independent Hospital is open for NHS patients through Choose & Book (Extended Choice Network).
Welcome to the Reading Shoulder Unit
The Reading Shoulder Unit, was originally established is an international centre of excellence, with both NHS and private wings, Now based at the Berkshire Independent Hospital (Ramsay) and Spire Dunedin Hospital, investigates and treats patients with all types of disorders of the shoulder. The unit is recognised worldwide, treating patients locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Specialties
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Drop-in clinic
The Reading Shoulder Unit – and international renowned center of excellence is offering a “Drop-in” clinic within 1-2 days of your injury.
Latest News
Excellent clinical results over more than 13 years with the Verso rTSA.
Very high patient satisfaction and return to full activities including sports.
The least complications with the Verso shoulder compared with other reverse shoulder systems
The least complications with the Verso shoulder compared with other reverse shoulder systems. From the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK
Excellent results with the Verso TSA were published in Italy!
A group of oorthopaedic surgeons from northern Italy from Piacenza and Verona published their first few years experience with the stemless reverse TSA - The VERSO.
Blog
Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that commonly occurs in the age group of 40-60 years and usua...
Meet Our Team
Our team of highly trained and experienced surgeons is dedicated to the individual needs and goals of each patient.
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Prof. Ofer Levy, MD, MCh(Orth) FRCS
Consultant Orthopaedic
Shoulder & Elbow SurgeonOfer Levy studied medicine at the Hebrew University and Hadassah School of Medicine, Jerusalem, from 1976 - 1982. After completion of his military service he continued his general surgical training at Kaplan Medical Centre in Rehovot, Israel. He then moved to Sheba Medical Centre, Tel Hashomer, for his higher surgical orthopaedic training programme.
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Mr. Giuseppe Sforza, MD, MCh(Orth)
Consultant Orthopaedic
Shoulder & Elbow SurgeonGiuseppe Sforza studied medicine at Universita degli Studi di Bari, Italy, 1986 - 1992. After completion of his general surgical training, he continued his higher orthopaedic training at the same University. He spent periods of fellowship at the Danderyd Hospital - Karolinska Institute, Stockholm - Sweden and at the Southern California Orthopaedic Institute Los Angeles,...
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Consultant Orthopaedic
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Consultant Orthopaedic
Shoulder and Elbow SurgeonIra Bachar studied medicine at the Ben Gurion University, Israel, 2005-2012. After completing his MD he completed his residency in Orthopaedic Surgery in Barzilai Medical Center, Israel. He spent periods of fellowship training in minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery in Souraski Hospital – Tel Aviv, Israel and shoulder surgery in Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon, Israel.
Secretaries
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Prof. Ofer LevyCherie
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Mr. Giuseppe Sforza
Tania
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NHS
Patient Testimonials
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Return to sport following Verso Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Return to full function as a farmer after Copeland resurfacing
Return to sport following Verso Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
Return to Golf and Swimming after Verso reverse Total Shoulder replacement
Amazing! ...I couldn't even straighten my arm 3 month ago...
Its Fantastic! the best operation you can have...
Verso Shoulder - Its Wonderful... I got my full life back!
Better Movement then I Ever Remembered...
Long term FU Bilateral Verso TSA for Cuff tear arthropathy
10 years excellent results after Verso TSA
Contact Us
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Reading Shoulder Unit - Berkshire Independent Hospital
Berkshire Independent Hospital
Swallows Croft, Wensley Road
Reading RG1 6UZ -
Reading Shoulder Unit- Dunedin Hospital
Spire Dunedin Hospital
16 Bath Road
Reading RG1 6NS
