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What is an ACL reconstruction? ACL reconstructive surgery may be indicated following trauma to the knee that has ruptured the ACL ligament, symptoms may include instability and locking which may interfere with your every day or sporting activities. The surgery is performed by arthroscopy (key hole) surgery. The aims of surgical intervention is to stabilise […]

Anatomy The meniscus is a ‘C’ shaped structure made of cartilage which sits between your tibia (shinbone) and your femur (thigh bone). There are two menisci in the knee, one on the inner (medial) side and one on the outer (lateral) side of the knee.  The meniscus works as a shock absorber and spreads the […]

What is an ACL reconstruction? ACL reconstructive surgery may be indicated following trauma to the knee that has ruptured the ACL ligament, symptoms may include instability and locking which may interfere with your every day or sporting activities. The surgery is performed by arthroscopy (key hole) surgery. The aims of surgical intervention is to stabilise […]

This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about a proximal humerus fracture. It will provide advice and guidance as to what to expect following the injury and exercises to help. If you require further guidance, please do not hesitate to contact your physiotherapist. What is it? Your shoulder is a very mobile […]

This leaflet offers more information about prolonged neonatal jaundice. A baby with jaundice will have a yellow colouring of their skin and the whites of their eyes. This is very common in newborns. Jaundice is caused when the baby’s blood has raised levels of bilirubin, which is a normal waste product usually removed by the liver.

The leaflet explains what will happen now that you have completed your treatment. There is good evidence to show that having regular follow-up appointments does not help prevent cancer returning or identify any new problems. There is strong evidence that symptoms and concerns are addressed more quickly if patients report them as they occur rather […]

This leaflet explains what will happen now that you have completed your treatment. There is good evidence to show that having regular follow-up appointments does not help prevent cancer returning or identify any new problems. There is strong evidence that symptoms and concerns are addressed more quickly if patients report them as they occur rather […]

The leaflet explains what will happen now that you have completed your treatment. There is good evidence to show that having regular follow-up appointments does not help prevent cancer returning or identify any new problems. There is strong evidence that symptoms and concerns are addressed more quickly if patients report them as they occur rather […]

This leaflet explains what will happen now that you have completed your treatment. Following on from your treatment, you and your doctor have agreed that you do not need to come to hospital for routine appointments. Evidence suggests that having regular follow-up appointments does not help prevent borderline tumours returning and instead symptoms and concerns […]

This information leaflet has been produced to give you general information and hopes to answer most of your questions about a Percutaneous Trans hepatic Cholangiogram (PTC). 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 […]