Patient Information Leaflets
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Ankle arthroscopy
Explains what this ankle procedure involves and outlines what to expect before, during and afterwards
Read moreAnkle fusion surgery
Explains what surgery involves and outlines what to expect before, during and after your operation
Read moreAnkle injuries discharge advice
Exercise advice following discharge from hospital with an ankle injury
Read moreAnkle injuries discharge advice (Virtual Clinic)
Advice and exercises following discharge from hospital with a simple soft tissue injury to your ankle
Read moreAnkle lateral ligament repair or reconstruction surgery
Explains what will happen when you come to the hospital for an operation to repair or reconstruct an unstable ankle lateral ligament
Read moreAnkle range of movement exercises
Exercises designed to help improve movement and function for people following an ankle injury
Read moreAnnual telephone follow-up appointment (Haematology)
Explains how the annual telephone follow-up clinic can offer you additional support for your haematology condition
Read moreAnomaly scan not completed after two attempts
You have attended the Maternity Ultrasound for a second attempt of the routine 20 week ‘anomaly’ scan; however, it has not been possible to complete this examination in full. This leaflet explains what will happen next.
Read moreAnorectal physiology studies
Explains the tests and what to expect when you attend your appointment at the Pelvic Floor Clinic
Read moreAntegrade ureteric stent insertion aftercare advice
Advice following a procedure where a tube is placed into the ureter via your kidney to allow urine to drain internally
Read moreAntegrade ureteric stenting
Explains what happens when a stent is inserted through the kidney, and down the ureter to unblock it
Read moreAntenatal booking pack and Covid information for your pregnancy
This pack contains helpful information for the start of your pregnancy journey. Please ask your Community midwife if you have any questions on the information provided.
Read moreAntenatal urinary incontinence
This leaflet explains why you might be experiencing urinary incontinence (leaking wee) while pregnant, and outlines exercises you can do to manage your symptoms and to reduce the problem.
Read moreAnterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury: Non-operative management
How an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee can be managed by non-operative (conservative) means
Read moreAnterior cruciate ligament reconstruction advice and exercises
Advice and exercises following ACL reconstruction – an operation to replace your torn anterior cruciate ligament and restore stability to your knee joint
Read moreAnterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery advice and exercises for inpatients
Advice to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your knee operation
Read moreAnterior deltoid strengthening exercises
Outlines exercises to help strengthen the shoulder’s deltoid muscle, for patients with torn or weakened rotator cuff muscles
Read moreAnterior knee pain advice and exercises
Advice and exercises to help you manage your knee pain
Read moreAnterior stabilisation of the shoulder (Open and Keyhole)
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
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