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This booklet is for patients who have had knee replacement surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. Inpatient length of stay We aim to get you home as soon as possible following surgery once all discharge goals have been achieved and you are medically well. This is usually 1-2 nights after surgery. Goals of initial […]

This booklet is for patients who have had hip replacement surgery at Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust. Inpatient length of stay We aim to get you home as soon as possible following surgery once all discharge goals have been achieved and you are medically well. This is usually 1-2 nights after surgery. Some patients may […]

Healing Soft tissue injuries normally take approximately 6-8 weeks to heal, although in some cases this may be quicker or longer depending on the severity of the injury or if you have had surgery. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise that you stop smoking while your injury heals. Talk to your GP […]

Pain, stiffness, swelling, dry skin and weakness are frequent symptoms experienced after your plaster is removed. Pain can be eased by simple analgesics prescribed by your GP or Consultant. The pain that you experience once the plaster is removed may last for at least 6 weeks initially, but improvements can be made for up to […]

What can I expect after the plaster is removed? Pain, stiffness, swelling, dry skin and weakness are frequent symptoms experienced after your plaster is removed. Pain can be eased with painkillers, you can get advice from your pharmacist, GP or consultant regarding this. The pain that you experience once the plaster is removed may last […]

Healing This normally takes approximately 6-12 weeks to heal, although you can have pain, swelling and stiffness for months following your fracture. This will depend on the severity and if you had any surgery. Your knee may not always return to how it was prior to your fracture. Smoking will slow down your healing. We […]

This leaflet has been produced to give you general information about your injury.  Most of your questions should be answered by this leaflet.  It is not intended to replace the discussion between you and the healthcare team but may act as a starting point for discussion.  If after reading it you have any concerns or […]

This leaflet is designed for people considering a corticosteroid injection. Corticosteroid injections can be a quick and effective treatment for pain and inflammation, although the benefits are temporary. They are usually used in combination with a wider rehabilitation program. What are steroids and what do they do? Corticosteroids are an artificial version of cortisol, a […]

This leaflet contains important information about wearing your new lymphoedema compression garment. Compression garments can help to reduce and control lymphoedema. Compression puts pressure on the tissues in the legs which prevents fluid build-up. The support also helps the muscles pump the fluid away from the leg and encourage lymph drainage. Important Things to Remember About […]

Anatomy of the elbow joint The elbow is made up of three bones; the humerus, the radius and the ulnar. It is what we call a “hinge joint”. The joint is held strong by a capsule, ligaments and Duscles. How is a fracture treated? Treatment depends on the amount of disruption there is to a […]