Freiberg's condition (children)
Answers some questions about a foot problem most commonly affecting the head of the second metatarsal bone (one of the long bones in the middle of the foot) including treatment
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Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) management options
Management advice and treatment options following a diagnosis of a frozen shoulder
Read moreFrozen shoulder surgery
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Read moreFurther investigations following a recent fracture
Bone Health / Fracture Liaison Service information explains why we wish to do further investigations and what this entails
Read moreFurther investigations in Orthopaedic Outpatients
Outlines any further investigations – scans, tests etc. – you may need following your appointment in Orthopaedic Outpatients
Read moreGamma nail advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had a gamma nail following a fractured neck of femur (hip fracture)
Read moreGanglion cyst
Explains what a ganglion cyst (on the hand or wrist) is and outlines treatment options
Read moreGetting ready for elective (planned) surgery (not hip)
Advice on how to get yourself and your home ready for when you leave hospital after an elective (planned) operation
Read moreGluteal tendon repair surgery
An operation to repair damage to the gluteal tendons - outlining what surgery entails, including risks and benefits
Read moreGreater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
Signs and symptoms, diagnosis and management of GTPS – a common hip condition that causes pain over the outside of the thigh or buttock muscle
Read moreGrowing pains (children)
Answers questions you may have about your child's aches and pains (growing pains) aka idiopathic (of unknown cause) benign (harmless) nocturnal (night time) limb pains
Read moreGuidelines for the use of cervical collars
Advice on how and when to use your prescribed collar and how to care for it
Read moreHamstring tears and repair surgery
An operation to repair damage to the hamstring muscles - outlining what surgery entails, including risks and benefits
Read moreHand fracture (minor) discharge advice
Advice following discharge from hospital with a minor hand fracture
Read moreHand injuries discharge advice
Advice and exercises following discharge from hospital with a hand injury
Read moreHand Therapy activity list
Activity ideas you can do following the injury or surgery on your hand. As you recover and your injury heals, you will be able to gradually increase the amount of activities you can do.
Read moreHealthy Joint Group: Week 1 Introduction
Week 1 Group Session reminder for patients with joint problems caused by osteoarthritis (OA) - expert advice to help you manage your symptoms and live well
Read moreHealthy Joint Group: Week 2 Exercises
Week 2 Group Session reminder for patients with joint problems caused by osteoarthritis (OA) - expert advice to help you manage your symptoms and live well
Read moreHealthy Joint Group: Week 3 Managing flare ups and pacing
Week 3 Group Session reminder for patients with joint problems caused by osteoarthritis (OA) - expert advice to help you manage your symptoms and live well
Read moreHealthy Joint Group: Week 4 Pain, mood and anxiety
Week 4 Group Session reminder for patients with joint problems caused by osteoarthritis (OA) - expert advice to help you manage your symptoms and live well
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