Introduction You are being moved to a “Temporary Escalation Space” (TES) on a ward while you wait for a bed and this leaflet explains why you’re being taken there. Why This Is Happening Our hospitals are very busy right now. Every day, there are more than 150 patients who are ready to go home but need to stay with us … Read More
Endometriosis
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your condition and possible 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 … Read More
Linezolid
Introduction This leaflet contains important information about the antibiotic you have been started on. It is important that this leaflet is read alongside the Manufacturer’s Patient Information leaflet. You should always carry this leaflet while you are taking linezolid and show it to any healthcare professional who is treating you, so they know what medication you are taking. What is … Read More
Congenital Talipes Equino Varus – Ponseti Nights and Naps – Leaflet 5
Nights and Naps Once the 12 weeks Boots and Bar treatment period is complete and providing your child still has good range of movement of their feet, they will only need to wear the ‘boots and bar’ for sleep time. This is known as ‘nights and naps’ and will continue until age 5. Your child needs to wear the boots … Read More
Congenital Talipes Equino Varus Ponseti Boots and Bars – Leaflet 4
About the Boots and Bars Your baby’s foot should now be in a corrected position. However, this needs to be strictly maintained over the next 12 weeks to avoid subsequent tightening and failure of the treatment. Your baby is therefore supplied and fitted with a pair of boots that attach at the bottom with a bar. The buckles on the … Read More
Congenital Talipes Equino Varus – Ponseti Tenotomy – Leaflet 3
The Tenotomy Once your baby’s Pirani score has reduced and we are able to stretch the foot outwards, they will then require a release of the tight tendon at the back of the heel. This allows the foot to achieve a weight-bearing position. This procedure is carried out by a Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultant in the Ponseti clinic. The consultant will … Read More
Congenital Talipes Equino Varus – Ponseti Plaster of Paris – Leaflet 2
Aim of Plaster of Paris (POP) The aim of the plaster casts is to gradually stretch out the soft tissue on the inside of your baby’s foot. This will allow the foot to be moved (stretched) outwards to rest in a neutral position. A plaster cast is applied from the toes to the top of the thigh. This is changed … Read More
Congenital Talipes Equino Varus – Overview of Ponseti Treatment – Leaflet 1
What is Congenital Talipes Equino Varus (CTEV) Congenital Talipes Equino Varus is a fixed position of your baby’s foot. The foot is turned in and the toes point down. It affects up to 3 in 1000 babies and in 50% of cases can affect both feet. The cause of CTEV is unknown, however there is evidence for a possible gene … Read More