Resources

What is re-alignment osteotomy?  The word osteotomy means to “cut a bone”. This operation corrects the alignment of the leg by changing the shape of the bone by cutting then holding it in place with plates and screws.   The bone cut could be above your knee, known as a distal femoral osteotomy (DFO), below your […]

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 […]

This booklet has been produced by the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department. It is designed to provide information about hip arthroscopy and what to expect before and after the operation. This advice is provided to assist with shared decision making when singing informed consent for surgery and help to prepare you for surgery, and the expectations […]

This booklet has been produced by the Trauma and Orthopaedic Department. It is designed to provide information about anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction or repair in the knee and what to expect before and after the operation. This advice is provided to assist with shared decision making when singing informed consent for surgery and help to […]

This leaflet aims to help you understand and gain the maximum benefit from your operation. It is intended for patients who are either thinking about or have decided to have surgery after discussing this with their consultant or surgical team. Each person’s operation is individual and you may be given specific instructions that are not […]

Advice & Exercises Following your operation, your hand will be in a bandage and will feel stiff and swollen. It is important to keep your hand elevated to control the swelling; this is especially during the night.  You can elevate your hand on a pillow for periods during the day. Physiotherapy You will not routinely […]

What is an Intra-articular Hip Joint Injection? The Hip joint is a ball and socket joint which connects the thigh bone (Femur) and Pelvis, allowing for smooth movement and weight baring activity, such as walking.  When the joint becomes inflamed it can cause pain and restriction of hip movement. An intra-articular hip joint injection is […]

What is an arthroscopy? An arthroscopy is where the surgeon performs a small cut in the skin and inserts a special telescope, attached to a video camera, into your knee joint (key-hole surgery). This gives a clear image of what is happening inside the joint. The surgery is performed by two or three small incisions […]

This leaflet aims to help you understand and gain the maximum benefit from your operation. It is intended for patients who are either thinking about or have decided to have surgery after discussing this with their consultant or surgical team. Each person’s operation is individual and you may be given specific instructions that are not […]

This leaflet aims to help you understand and gain the maximum benefit from your operation. It is intended for patients who are either thinking about or have decided to have surgery. Shoulder joint Your shoulder is a ball and socket joint, it is the most mobile joint in the body. Most shoulder movement occurs where […]