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This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about a proximal humerus fracture. It will provide advice and guidance as to what to expect following the injury and exercises to help. If you require further guidance, please do not hesitate to contact your physiotherapist. What is it? Your shoulder is a very mobile […]

Subacromial decompression Surgery 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 […]

Proximal Humerus Fracture You have been diagnosed with a proximal humerus fracture. This leaflet is to provide you with advice and guidance following your recent discharge from hospital. What is it? Your shoulder is a very mobile joint made up of your shoulder blade (scapula) and upper arm bone (humerus). A proximal humerus fracture means […]

This leaflet is for anyone who is recovering from arthroscopic (keyhole) microfracture surgery to the knee. It is designed to support and guide you through the early stages of your recovery. What is a microfracture and what has the surgeon done?    A microfracture is when tiny holes are made surgically into the bones of […]

This leaflet is for anyone who is recovering from arthroscopic (keyhole) hip surgery. It is designed to support and guide you through the early stages of your recovery. What has the surgeon done?   During your hip arthroscopy procedure your surgeon would have made small incisions into the side of your hip.  Most commonly this would […]

What is it? A silicone gel sheet is a soft, flexible, self-adhesive dressing that is applied over scars. Silicone can help to improve the colour, height and texture of a scar and can help to make the scar flatter and paler. It can also relieve itching and discomfort. How does it work? It is not […]

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 […]