This page lists leaflets produced or used by our department. Each leaflet is reviewed at least every three years to make sure it is kept up to date.
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- After an injury or operation, nerves within the skin can sometimes become overly sensitive. Stimulation to the skin in that region of your body, such as touch or pressure, can feel unpleasant, oversensitive and even painful. This leaflet provides you with information about how to help reduce these feelings.
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- This sheet describes the recovery process and things you should and should not do while your digital nerve(s) are healing.
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- This sheet describes some exercises you should do each day to help your tendon(s) to heal. It also tells you what you should and should not do.
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- This leaflet tells you what you should and should not do to assist the recovery of your tendons when they are almost healed.
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- This sheet describes some exercises you should do each day to help your fingers to heal. It also tells you what you should and should not do.
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- This leaflet will answer some of the questions you may have about your recent injury. It gives advice on treatments available and what to do if you have any concerns.
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- This leaflet describes some exercises you should do each day to help your finger to heal. It also tells you what you should and should not do.
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- This leaflet describes some exercises you should do each day to help your finger to heal. It also tells you what you should and should not do.
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- This information sheets provides you with useful advice and excercises to help your fracture heal properly while your wrist is immobilised in a plaster cast.
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- This leaflet will help answer some of the questions you may have about ganglion cysts and possible surgical removal of the cyst. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives to the procedure.