Thoracic facet joint injection
An injection of local anaesthetic and steroid anti-inflammatory around the little joints at the back of the bony frame of the spine in your chest
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Thoracic facet joint radiofrequency denervation
Treatment where the nerve supply to the little joints at the back of the bony frame of the spine in the middle of your back is burnt with the help of a needle and electricity
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An injection of local anaesthetic and steroid anti-inflammatory around the origin of a nerve leaving the spinal cord in the middle of the back on its way to the front
Read moreThreatened preterm labour - what are the signs?
‘Threatened preterm labour’ is the term used for when you experience symptoms, such as contractions, before your expected due date, which may lead to your baby being born prematurely (early). This leaflet will explain what preterm labour is, how to recognise symptoms and what you can do during pregnancy to reduce the likelihood of preterm labour happening.
Read moreThyroid eye disease
Information for patients with thyroid eye disease and explains the treatment, including risks and benefits
Read moreThyroid nodule treatment by percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
Explains what the procedure involves, including the benefits and possible risks
Read moreThyroid scan as an outpatient
A test of the thyroid gland used to assess any unusual lumps in your thyroid or to measure how well your thyroid is working
Read moreThyroidectomy (ENT)
Explains what happens during surgery to treat or explore an overactive thyroid gland, benign nodules or suspicion of cancerous cells in the thyroid gland
Read moreThyroidectomy aftercare advice
Aftercare advice for patients who have had surgery to remove the whole or part of their thyroid
Read moreTibial osteotomy advice and exercises
Advice to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your knee operation
Read moreTibialis posterior tendon repair or reconstruction surgery
Explains what surgery involves and outlines what to expect before, during and after your foot operation
Read moreTinnitus
Explains management techniques for Tinnitus - the name for sounds heard ‘in the ears’ or ‘in the head’, not originating from an external source
Read moreTissue blocks and slides
Information for families about what happens to human samples removed at post mortem
Read moreToe walking
For parents of children who walk on their toes - explains what it is, why children do it and what treatments are available
Read moreTongue base strengthening exercises
For patients experiencing swallowing difficulties - explains an exercise technique designed to strengthen the base of the tongue to help with swallowing control
Read moreTonsil surgery (adults)
Provides some background information about tonsil surgery in adults
Read moreTonsillectomy aftercare advice
Advice following an operation to remove the tonsils (two structures at the back of the throat)
Read moreTonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
Information for parents and carers of children having surgery on their tonsils or adenoids
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