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Unit Information Gateshead Fertility Unit is a purpose-built unit situated on the 3rd floor of the Jubilee Wing in the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The Centre was designed to provide patient centered care on a single site by a dedicated team of clinicians, nurses, and scientists. We offer a broad range of services for the investigation […]

The information has been compiled to try and answer some of the questions you and your family may have about breast cancer and its treatment. You will be fully involved in any decisions about your care and treatment. Your breast care nurse will be able to give you further information or advice. Breast Care Nurse […]

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 […]

This booklet is for patients who have had Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. 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 […]

This booklet is for patients who have had Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Meniscus Repair at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. 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 […]

Re-alignment Osteotomy Surgery    This booklet is for patients who have had re-alignment osteotomy surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust.   What is Re-alignment Osteotomy?  The word osteotomy means to “cut a bone”. Your surgeon will x-ray the whole of your leg to assess the alignment and decide where needs adjustment. This operation corrects the alignment […]

This booklet is for patients who have had a Meniscus Repair at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. 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 […]

This leaflet is for anyone who is recovering from meniscectomy surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. 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 […]

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 […]