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Patient Information Leaflets
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Thoracic nerve root block
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
Threatened 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.
Thumb injury
Explains how to care for your injury at home
Thyroid eye disease
Information for patients with thyroid eye disease and explains the treatment, including risks and benefits
Thyroid nodule treatment by percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
Explains what the procedure involves, including the benefits and possible risks
Thyroid 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
Thyroidectomy (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
Thyroidectomy aftercare advice
Aftercare advice for patients who have had surgery to remove the whole or part of their thyroid
Tibial osteotomy advice and exercises
Advice to help you get back to full fitness as quickly as possible after your knee operation
Tibialis posterior tendon repair or reconstruction surgery
Explains what surgery involves and outlines what to expect before, during and after your foot operation
Tinnitus
Explains management techniques for Tinnitus - the name for sounds heard ‘in the ears’ or ‘in the head’, not originating from an external source
Tissue blocks and slides
Information for families about what happens to human samples removed at post mortem
Toe fractures discharge advice
How to best care for your foot while it heals
Toe walking
For parents of children who walk on their toes - explains what it is, why children do it and what treatments are available
Tolvaptan for the treatment of adult polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
Explains how Tolvaptan is used for adult polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD)
Tongue 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
Tonsil surgery (adults)
Provides some background information about tonsil surgery in adults
Tonsillectomy aftercare advice
Advice following an operation to remove the tonsils (two structures at the back of the throat)
Tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy
Information for parents and carers of children having surgery on their tonsils or adenoids
Tonsillitis and quinsy treatment
Information for patients with tonsillitis and quinsy - an infection and inflammation of the tonsils and an abscess or a pus build up on your tonsil