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Patient Information Leaflets
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Returning to fitness after childbirth: Physio advice
This leaflet is designed for all women or birthing people, whether you have given birth vaginally or by Caesarean birth.
Returning to running after childbirth: Physio advice
This leaflet gives you information, advice and exercises for women wishing to return to running after having a baby.
Returning to work after a stroke
Provides general advice and tips on returning to work following a stroke
Reverse Geometry Shoulder Replacement Apr23
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Revision total hip replacement advice and exercises
Advice for patients who have had revision total hip replacement (whole or partial replacement of hip joint components) - is designed to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your operation
Revision Total Hip Replacement Surgery - Getting ready for your operation
Advice on how to get yourself and your home ready for when you leave hospital after an elective (planned) hip operation
Rezum for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Aims to answer any questions you may have with regards to your enlarged prostate and the Rezūm procedure that is being offered to you
Rheumatology medication - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answers some of the most asked questions from patients taking medication for their rheumatology conditions
Rheumatology patient initiated follow-up (PIFU)
Explains what the Rheumatology Patient Initiated Follow-Up (PIFU) service is and how it can help you manage your condition
Rheumatology physiotherapy exercises
Exercises to help with stiffness and weakness for patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA)
Rheumatology Telephone Advice Line
Explains how the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust’s Rheumatology Telephone Advice Line works and what you can expect if you use it
Rib fractures discharge advice
Information about your rib injury and on managing it during your recovery
RICE - Care of bumps bruises, sprains and strains
Outlines the routine care of many injuries: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (RICE)
RIG tube removal and balloon gastrostomy insertion - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following removal of a RIG tube and a balloon gastrostomy tube insertion
Right hemicolectomy
What happens during an operation to remove the right side of your colon
Ring pessary change
Vaginal ring pessaries are a common, safe treatment for women with prolapse of vaginal wall or the uterus, (womb). This leaflet explains what happens in the ring pessary clinic.
Risedronate (Risedronate Sodium / Actonel) drug treatment for osteoporosis
Explains about Risedronate treatment for osteoporosis, including how it works, how to take it and any risks and benefits
Rivaroxaban to prevent blood clots
Explains about rivaroxaban, what it is for and how to use it
Road to radiotherapy
Information to inform and support you through radiotherapy treatment at the Berkshire Cancer Centre
Robot-Assisted Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
British Orthopaedic Association: A Patient’ s Guide to Robot-Assisted Hip and Knee Arthroplasty