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Healing This normally takes approximately 4-12 weeks to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise that you stop smoking while your ankle heals. Talk to your GP or go to www.smokefree.nhs.uk for more information.  Pain and Swelling Your ankle may be swollen and painful. Swelling is often worse at the end of […]

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 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 […]

Splints You will be provided with two forearm-based splints.  One will keep your fingers straight and the other will place them in a bent position. You will alternate these splints daily as guided by your physiotherapist on the day of your first appointment. You should always wear your splints, removing only for exercise and hygiene […]

Introduction This leaflet is designed to support your understanding of hip osteoarthritis (OA) and help you take an active approach in managing your symptoms. Please use this leaflet alongside the website links provided or scan the QR codes for more information. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoarthritis/   What is Hip OA? OA is the most common form of arthritis, and […]

Introduction This leaflet is designed to support your understanding of knee osteoarthritis (OA) and help you take an active approach in managing your symptoms. Please use this leaflet alongside the website links provided or scan the QR codes for more information. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/osteoarthritis/   What is Knee OA? OA is the most common form of arthritis, and […]