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This information leaflet has been produced by Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Maternity Unit to provide information to pregnant people who have been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes and are eligible for glucokinase gene variation testing. What is glucokinase (GCK)? Glucokinase (GCK) is a gene* that plays an important role in recognising how high blood sugar […]

Why have you been contacted? This leaflet will help you understand what MSSA is and how it can affect you when having your joint replacement surgery. You have been found to be colonised with MSSA on a swab taken from your skin at your pre-assessment appointment and have now been provided with decolonisation treatment. What […]

Therapeutic Putty Exercises for Strengthening Muscles of the Fingers, Hand and Forearm In order to carry out these activities playdoh can be used; however Therapeutic Putty is also useful as it is firmer and can bought in different strengths. A number of companies sell therapeutic putty. ‘Thinking putty’ is also available from some online stores […]

Therapy Putty can be used to improve grip strength, dexterity, and hand strengthening through finger, hand, and wrist resistive exercises. Medium strength putty is recommended for the below exercises however your child’s therapist can advise if a softer or firmer putty is required. Advice and Precautions Wash your hands before and after using the putty […]

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.