Aquacel surgical dressing following hip surgery
How the dressing works, how to care for it and when to have it changed following orthopaedic surgery
How the dressing works, how to care for it and when to have it changed following orthopaedic surgery
How the dressing works, how to care for it and when to have it changed following orthopaedic surgery
Information about AK surgery - creation of a pair of curved, partial thickness cuts in the cornea to balance the corneal shape and reduce astigmatism
Information for ‘expected’ patients visiting the Emergency Department (A&E) - explains what that means and what happens next
Explains type of semi-permanent colour (cosmetic tattoo) applied to breast skin to recreate colour and shape of the nipple areola after breast reconstruction
Explains how to care for your areola micropigmentation (nipple tattoo)
A heat treatment to seal bleeding vessels or destroy abnormal areas or tumour tissue in the lining of the gut.
Explains why this procedure is performed, what it entails and the benefits and risks
Information to help you understand what a fistula is, how it is used and how to care for your fistula after it has been created for haemodialysis
What to expect during an arthrogram – an examination of your joints
Advice for patients who have had an arthroscopic (keyhole) or open operation to stabilise the shoulder at the front (anterior)
Advice for patients who have had an arthroscopic (keyhole) or open operation to stabilise the shoulder at the back (posterior)
Advice and exercises following ACR / hydrodilatation /MUA surgery for frozen shoulder
Information to help you gain the maximum benefit and understanding of your operation, including acromioclavicular joint excision, excision calcific deposit and long head of biceps tenotomy
Information for patients who have been fitted with an artificial eye - gives advice on how to care for the eye
Information about artificial urinary sphincter surgery to treat your urinary incontinence
Explains how Virtual Fracture Clinic appointments work
This information is for you if you wish to know more about assisted vaginal birth (also known as operative vaginal birth). An assisted vaginal birth is when a healthcare professional uses specially designed instruments to help you give birth to your baby. The link takes you to the RCOG website.
Explains how you can look after your voice if you have asthma
Aims to answer some of your questions about asymptomatic retinal detachment and surgery to repair it