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Retinal detachment surgery
Explains what retinal detachment is and what treatment is available
Read moreRetinal detachment surgery with posturing required
Advice on posturing after surgery for patients who have undergone retinal surgery
Read moreRetinal vein occlusion (RVO)
Explains what RVO is and how it is treated, including the risks and benefits
Read moreReturn of tissue in formaldehyde
Advice about handling tissue that has been preserved in formaldehyde.
Read moreReturning 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.
Read moreReturning 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.
Read moreReturning to work after a stroke
Provides general advice and tips on returning to work following a stroke
Read moreReverse Geometry Shoulder Replacement Apr23
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your shoulder operation
Read moreReverse geometry shoulder replacement discharge advice
Advice and exercises following reversed geometry shoulder replacement
Read moreRevision 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
Read moreRevision 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
Read moreRezum 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
Read moreRheumatology medication - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Answers some of the most asked questions from patients taking medication for their rheumatology conditions
Read moreRheumatology 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
Read moreRheumatology physiotherapy exercises
Exercises to help with stiffness and weakness for patients with inflammatory arthritis (IA)
Read moreRheumatology 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
Read moreRib fractures discharge advice
Information about your rib injury and on managing it during your recovery
Read moreRICE - Care of bumps bruises, sprains and strains
Outlines the routine care of many injuries: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation (RICE)
Read moreRIG tube removal and balloon gastrostomy insertion - aftercare advice
Aftercare advice following removal of a RIG tube and a balloon gastrostomy tube insertion
Read moreRight hemicolectomy
What happens during an operation to remove the right side of your colon
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