You may have seen national news stories about possible delays to hip and knee operations due to a shortage of a product used in these procedures. Patients can be reassured that East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust is not currently affected.
The trust uses a different product supplier of medical cement to the one facing delays, and is not currently experiencing shortages.
If you are booked in for a hip or knee operation, you should expect your care to continue as scheduled. We will contact you directly if this changes.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and are following national guidance to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.
Page last updated: 16 March 2026
