Physiotherapy exercises following transtibial (below knee) amputation
This sheet has been designed to help you remember the exercises that you have been taught by your physiotherapist following a transtibial (below knee) amputation.
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Physiotherapy information for hip fractures
This information is intended to give you a better understanding of the injury you have, the operation you may require and the rehabilitation and discharge process.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis means bones of low density (= weak bones). Many people get this especially as they get older without realising until a bone breaks with little trauma. Your fracture will…
Nuclear Medicine 3 Phase Bone Scan
A bone scan is a way of taking pictures of any disease in your bones. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used to…
Nuclear Medicine Sehcat/Bile Acid Malabsorption Study
This is a study to measure the degree of bile acid retention within your body. The results of the study will help your doctor better understand how your digestive system…
Osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb
Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. The common form ‘Osteoarthritis’ is caused by wear-and-tear, although there is a genetic pre-disposition to it….
Nuclear Medicine Meckels Scan
This is an examination using a radioactive tracer to localise a Meckels diverticulum.
Nuclear Medicine information – for patients leaving the country
The government has recently installed very sensitive radiation detectors at ports and airports. There is a small chance that, for a short time after your visit to the Nuclear Medicine…
Nuclear Medicine Kidney (DMSA) Scan
A DMSA scan is a way of taking pictures of your kidneys. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used to produce these pictures….
Nuclear Medicine Kidney (Renogram and DMSA) Scan
A Renogram and DMSA scan looks at how well your kidneys are functioning. Images are taken using a Gamma Camera. A small amount of radioactivity is used to produce these…