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Patient Information Leaflets
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Wrist (distal radius) fracture conservative (non-operative) management
Outlines conservative management of a wrist fracture
Wrist (distal radius) fracture surgical management
This leaflet outlines surgical management (an operation) of a wrist fracture
Wrist active range of movement exercises
Exercises to gently stretch your wrist if you have arthritis
Wrist fracture exercises following surgery
Exercises to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your operation
Wrist injuries discharge advice
Advice and exercises following discharge from hospital with a wrist injury
Wrist strengthening exercises
Exercises to help you strengthen your wrist following an injury
X-ray guided core biopsy - stereo
What to expect during an X-ray guided core biopsy of your breast(s)
Xplore Pain Management Programme
Explains information covered in your Pain Management Programme to help you to continue to make positive changes to improve your quality of life
YAG laser capsulotomy
Information for patients considering a YAG laser capsulotomy - outlines what the procedure involves and its benefits, risks and side effects
YAG laser periphery iridotomy
Information for patients considering a YAG laser peripheral iridotomy for treatment of acute glaucoma - outlines what the procedure involves and benefits, risks and side effects
Your admission to the Orthopaedic Elective Unit (Redlands)
Useful information and advice for patients coming in for planned orthopaedic surgery
Your gynaecological ultrasound scan
This leaflet is for women having a transvaginal (internal) ultrasound scan in the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Please read it carefully before you attend.
Your hospital discharge - leaving the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Explains what you might expect to happen when you are discharged from hospital
Your maternity ultrasound scan
As part of your antenatal scan care we are offering to scan your baby, if you have any questions please call us on 0118 322 7279.
Your visit to the perineal clinic
You have been given this information because you have been referred to the Perineal Clinic. This leaflet explains what an anal sphincter tear is and what to expect during the clinic consultation.
Zoledronate (Aclasta) drug treatment for osteoporosis
Explains Zoledronate treatment for osteoporosis, including how it works, how it is given and any risks and benefits