Renal Colic and Renal Stone Collection
You have been diagnosed with Renal Colic. This means you have a stone lodged in the ureter (the pipe between your kidneys and bladder).
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Rheumatoid Forefoot Reconstruction
This is an operation to correct the severe toe deformities which occur in the feet of people with rheumatoid arthritis and other similar conditions. Occasionally it is done for deformities…
Scaphoid Fracture
You have broken your scaphoid bone. This is the small bone at the bottom of the thumb
Scapula Fracture
You have sustained a fracture to your scapula (shoulder blade). This normally takes between 6-12 weeks to unite (heal).
Scarf Osteotomy
Scarf osteotomy is an operation to correct a severe bunion (hallux valgus) deformity.
Self treatment of hypoglycaemia – low blood sugar/glucose
For the treatment of hypoglycaemia (in adults), we recommend the following: If your blood glucose is under 4 mmol/l: take 15 to 20g of quick acting carbohydrate (see table below)…
Short Stay Paediatric Assessment Unit (SSPAU)
The short stay paediatric unit accepts patient referrals from GPs, A&E, Children’s Community Nurses, and other healthcare professionals….
Shoulder dislocation
You have sustained a dislocation to your shoulder for the first time. The shoulder is a ball and socket joint which was disrupted during your dislocation. Please keep the sling…