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.
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Prostate Gland Enlargement
The prostate gland commonly becomes larger in older men. This is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
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.
Physiotherapy exercises following transfemoral (above knee) amputation
This sheet has been designed to help you remember the exercises that you have been taught by your physiotherapist following a transfemoral (above knee) amputation….
Percutaneous Nephrostomy
This leaflet tells you about the procedure known as a Percutaneous Nephrostomy, explains what is involved and what the possible risks are. It is not meant to replace informed discussion…
Percutaneous Liver or Lung Biopsy
A needle biopsy is a way of taking a small piece of tissue out of your body, using only a tiny incision, so that a pathologist, an expert in making…
Percutaneous Gastrostomy
Percutaneous Gastrostomy is a technique whereby a narrow plastic tube is placed through the skin, directly into the stomach. Once in place the tube can be used to give you…
Preparing for hand surgery and recovery afterwards
We usually inject a local anaesthetic during the operation, so that you have as little pain as possible when the operation is finished.
Removal of wisdom teeth under general anaesthetic
Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to erupt at the back of the mouth and due to lack of space often become jammed in position, this is called impaction. When…