London Hospital Trials VR Surgery Experience for Patients Under Spinal Anaesthetic

London hospital trials VR surgery experience for patients under spinal anaesthetic

An Ilford hospital has trialled a new Virtual Reality (VR) experience for joint surgery patients this week, with early results suggesting the innovation could soon become a standard choice for its patients.

Ilford VR allows patients to disconnect from surgery

News Ilford VR allows patients to disconnect from surgery 8 August 2025 Practice Plus Group Hospital, Ilford has trialled a new Virtual Reality (VR) experience for joint surgery patients this week, with early results suggesting the innovation could soon become a standard choice for its patients. “I was considered an ideal candidate to be the first patient at the hospital to experience the new VR system…The surgery flew by and I was surprised wh…

Local hospital trials VR surgery experience for patients under spinal anaesthetic - London Post

An Ilford hospital has trialled a new Virtual Reality (VR) experience for joint surgery patients this week, with early results suggesting the innovation could soon become a standard choice for its patients. Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Nurul Ahad at Practice Plus Group Hospital has been inspired by growing evidence reported about the benefits of VR during procedures using spinal anaesthetic and was keen to bring the experience to his patien…