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….
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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…
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…
Percutaneous Biliary Drainage or PTC
Now it is possible to insert a fine plastic drainage tube, called a catheter, through the skin using only a tiny incision, into the obstructed bile duct to allow the…
Percutaneous Abscess Drainage
Now it is possible to drain abscesses by inserting a fine plastic tube, called a drainage catheter, into it through the skin, with only a tiny incision. This procedure is…
Pain control following orthopaedic surgery
Pain following an operation is inevitable, different operations lead to varying degrees of post-operative discomfort and everyone experiences pain differently. We aim for your pain to be at an acceptable…
Fracture of the mid-shaft of the 5th metatarsal (self-management)
You have sustained a fracture to the mid-shaft of the 5th Metatarsal of your foot. Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. This normally takes approximately…
Fracture of the Foot (self-management)
You have sustained a fracture to a bone in your foot. Please see the picture below to understand where this injury is. You may walk on the foot as comfort…