Lumbar facet joint injection
What to expect during an injection of local anaesthetic and steroid anti-inflammatory around the joints at the back of the bony frame of the spine in the small of the back
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Lumbar facet joint radiofrequency denervation
What to expect when the nerve supply to the little joints at the back of the bony frame of the spine in the small of your back is burnt with the help of a needle and electricity
Lumbar nerve root block
What to expect during an injection of local anaesthetic and steroid anti-inflammatory around the origin of a nerve from the spinal cord into the small of your back
Lumbar or caudal epidural injection
What to expect during an injection of local anaesthetic and steroid anti-inflammatory around the spinal cord in the small of your back
Lumbar puncture (babies)
Outlines what to expect if a lumbar puncture is recommended for your baby during their stay on Buscot Ward
Lumbar spinal decompression surgery
Explains what will happen when you come to the hospital for your operation
Lumbar spinal fusion advice and exercises
Advice and exercises following an operation to join two or more bones in your back together
Lumbar sympathectomy
What to expect during an injection of local anaesthetic and steroid anti-inflammatory around the bundle of nerves that supplies sensation to the veins of the legs
Lung cancer multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
Information about the multi disciplinary team (MDT) involved in your care at the Royal Berkshire Hospital
Lung Optimum Pathway (LOP)
Why you are being referred onto the Lung Pathway, and what this will involve
Lung perfusion scan (Q Scan) for pregnant women
A Q scan is a Nuclear Medicine test that looks at your lungs and how they are working. It is used to detect a pulmonary embolism (PE) which is a blockage of one of the arteries in the lung caused by a blood clot. It can be one of the causes of chest pain or shortness of breath. During pregnancy, this condition is more likely to occur although still very rare.
Lymph node surgery for cancer of the penis - Preventing lymphoedema
Aims to answer some of the questions that you may have about the risks of developing lymphoedema after surgery to your lymph nodes
Lymphoma monitoring pathway
Explains how the monitoring pathway works and has useful information and contact details for patients diagnosed with lymphoma
Macular hole surgery
Information to answer some of your questions about macular holes and surgery to repair them
Macular Service Patient Pathway
Explains each step of your journey as a patient of the Macular Service – from initial referral to treatment
Making mealtimes fun
mealtime advice and tips for parents and carers of children with eating and feeding problems
Male factor sub fertility
This information explains the tests which may be carried out to explore the underlying causes of male factor sub-fertility (low sperm count known as oligospermia).
Male Fertility Clinic (Urology)
This leaflet is for men referred to the Male Fertility Clinic with infertility or subfertility issues and outlines what to expect next
Male Isotretinoin pack checklist
Medication checklist for male patients on Isotretinoin for acne.
Male sling surgery for stress urinary incontinence
Your urologist has recommended male sling surgery to treat your urinary incontinence. This leaflet outlines what the surgery involves, including its benefits and risks.