Dislocation of the Patella
You have sustained a dislocation of your patella (knee cap). You may walk on your leg as comfort allows. You must wear the splint fitted by A+E.
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Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram
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…
Duane’s Syndrome
This is a congenital (meaning present from birth) eye movement condition which can affect one or both eyes. The left eye is most commonly affected and females are more commonly…
Dupuytren’s Disease
Dupuytren’s is a thickening of the fibrous tissue between the skin and the tendon sheaths in the hands….
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…
Elbow Soft Tissue Injury
You have sustained a soft tissue injury (sprain) to your elbow. This normally takes up to 6 weeks to heal.
Enhanced recovery after having a Cystectomy (removal of the bladder)
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…
Enhanced Recovery following Breast Surgery
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 of Ear or Facial Lesion
Excision refers to removal of a skin lesion (for example a tumour, mole or cyst) by completely cutting it out.