What is this information about? The aim of this booklet is to help our patients who have had a distal radius fracture. Here you will find helpful information on recovery and exercises, as well as our contact details should you need any further advice and assistance. What is a distal radius fracture? The radius is one of the two bones …
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24th August 2021What is this leaflet about?This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about Diabetic Charcot foot and how to manage it. Diabetic Charcot Foot is also called DCF. This is a complication of diabetes which is very rare, affecting less than 1% of the Diabetic population. We hope that this leaflet will help in addressing all your questions, …
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6th February 2019What is DMMO? Distal metatarsal minimally invasive osteotomy (DMMO) is the surgical technique used for correcting claw toes and metatarsalgia (pain in the forefoot, most commonly in the ball of the foot). Claw toes can develop in any toe except the big one. A muscle imbalance causes ligaments and tendons to tighten making the toes curl inward. Changing your footwear …
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21st October 2016What is this information about? The aim of this booklet is to provide a guide for patients who are thinking about choosing XIAPEX® as a treatment. The information in this booklet is for educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please discuss any concerns with your GP or Specialist. Your …
Read morethe enhanced recovery programme for your total knee replacement surgery (TKR)
21st October 2016Contents Introduction and Contact telephone numbers. What is the Enhanced Recovery Programme?. Section 1: Referral from your GP Knee Joint Structure and Function. The Arthritic Joint. Total Knee Replacement Surgery (TKR). Unicompartmental Knee Replacement. Revision Surgery. Complications of TKR surgery. Section 2: Pre-operative care by the hospital team Pre Assessment Clinic. Joint School. Preparing for Surgery – My ‘To Do’ …
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21st October 2016Contents Introduction and Contact telephone numbers The Surgical Team What is the Enhanced Recovery Programme? Section 1: Referral from your GP Hip Joint Anatomy and Osteoarthritis Total Hip Replacement Surgery (THR) Revision Surgery Complications of Total Hip Replacement Surgery Section 2: Pre-operative care by the hospital team Pre Assessment Clinic and Joint School Preparing for Surgery – My ‘To Do’ …
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