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Introduction Some children can become very sensitive to the food that goes into their mouth, especially new food. Please see below for information on interventions you can carry out at home to reduce the impact of oral sensitivity on your child’s eating habits. 1. Make very small changes in texture There are two main ways […]

This leaflet explains more about therapeutic putty exercises for patients with issues related to their wrist, hand, or finger under the care of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital physiotherapy team. Please ensure that you only exercise as instructed by your therapist. If you have any further questions or concerns, please speak to your therapist. Why should […]

This leaflet explains about trigger finger release surgery, what it is and how it can be treated. What is trigger finger/thumb? Trigger finger affects the flexor tendons in the finger(s) which makes it difficult to bend and straighten the affected digit. It can affect the thumb or any finger and more than one digit can […]

This leaflet aims to help you understand and gain the maximum benefit from your operation. If after reading this leaflet you have any questions, please get in touch with the surgical team. What is the trapezium? The trapezium is a small bone in the hand which is joined to the base of the thumb. The […]

This leaflet has been produced to provide you with information if you have experienced a third or fourth degree tear during childbirth.