Introduction This advice sheet has been developed to provide guidance on your visit to the Fracture Clinic and the Orthopaedic Outpatient Department to improve your experience. As you book into the department, please inform the reception if you have arrived by ambulance transport. Pain Management It would be advisable to take pain relief medication before your visit. This will not … Read More
Splint Management Care – For Patients/Carers Of Patients With Splints
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. 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 this with a … Read More
Tonsillitis
Introduction Tonsillitis is a common illness of children. The majority of cases in children are caused by the same group of viruses that cause the common cold such as adenovirus and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These children generally recover well with no specific treatments. What symptoms might my child have? Your child may: have a sore throat have a fever … Read More
Your Guide to: Total Hip Replacements
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information. 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 discuss this with … Read More
Common causes of chest pain in children
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your child’s condition. Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet. It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team caring for your child, but may act as a starting point for discussion. If after reading it you have any concerns … Read More
Jaw Joint Problems
Introduction This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your condition. Most of your questions should have been 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, … Read More
Treatment with Iodine-131 (I-131) for Thyroid Cancer
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 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