Elbow dislocation
You have sustained a dislocation to your elbow (plus an associated fracture if mentioned on dictation). You will have been placed in a temporary backslab (plaster) in A&E and given…
You have sustained a dislocation to your elbow (plus an associated fracture if mentioned on dictation). You will have been placed in a temporary backslab (plaster) in A&E and given…
You have sustained a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your elbow. This normally takes up to 6 weeks to heal.
The information in this leaflet aims to increase your understanding of the Enhanced Recovery programme and how you can play an active part in your recovery. If there is anything…
The aim of the Enhanced Recovery Programme is to get you back to full health as quickly as possible after your operation. Research has shown that the earlier you are…
Excision refers to removal of a skin lesion (for example a tumour, mole or cyst) by completely cutting it out.
Skin lesions can be abnormal areas of skin tissue which can be sampled or removed under local anaesthetic by the maxillofacial surgeons in the day surgery unit. Before you leave…
An echocardiogram or ‘echo’ is a painless scan that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to produce pictures of the heart. A stress echo involves making the heart work harder, either with…
The purpose of the exercise is to prevent clicking of the jaw, and to strengthen muscles which pull your jaw backwards. It will also overcome your tendency to move your…