Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please do not hesitate to contact the physiotherapy team. Contact details are available at the end of this leaflet. What is an Anterior Shoulder … Read More
Ankle sprain including an avulsion fracture – Advice regarding healing and recovery
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury. We understand you may not have seen a clinician face to face in fracture clinic however, most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. If after reading it, you have any concerns or require further explanation, please do not hesitate to contact the fracture … Read More
Removal of Kirchener (K-wire)
Introduction This information has been produced to give general information and advice to patients (or their parents / carers) who are having K-wires removed. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Lower Limb Cast Care Information – For Patients and Carers of a Patient
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Upper Limb Cast Care Information – For Patients and Carers of a Patient
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give general information for patients and carers of a patient with an upper limb cast. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you … Read More
Living with an external fixator
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your treatment. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More
Care of your Knee following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your procedure. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please … Read More
Virtual Fracture Clinic Referral
YOUR REFERRAL TO FRACTURE CLINIC The clinician you have seen today recommends that your injury is reviewed by a consultant-led team that specialise in fracture and injury management in the Virtual Fracture Clinic What is the Virtual fracture clinic? Your notes and, if appropriate, X-rays or scans are reviewed in the clinic within 48 hours by a consultant, a nurse … Read More
Acute Onset of Plantar Fasciitis
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your condition. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and your doctor but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns or require further explanation, please discuss … Read More