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 […]

This leaflet is for patients who have had shoulder or elbow surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. Surgery:………………………………………………………………………………………….. Consultant:……………………………………………………………………………………… Date of Surgery:………………………………………………………………………………. Your range of movement restrictions are:………………………………………………… You must wear your sling for:………………………………………………………………… Physiotherapist name: ………………………………………………………………………… Physiotherapist signature: ……………………………………………………………………. This leaflet contains information to help you recover from your surgery with advice and […]

Important information There are 3 locations for the clinics and although we do try to accommodate patient requests for certain clinics. There may be times when this is not possible and appointments will be offered for an alternative site. It is very important that you attend your appointment on time as you may not be […]

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 a hiatus hernia? A hiatus hernia is when part of the stomach slides through an opening in the diaphragm called the hiatus. The diaphragm is a sheet of muscle that separates your chest from your abdomen (tummy.) What causes a hiatus hernia? The exact reasons why a hiatus hernia may develop are not […]