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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- This leaflet explains more about a Brostrom repair, including the benefits, risks, and any alternatives and what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- The aim of this leaflet is to help answer some of the questions you may have about having a diagnostic shoulder arthroscopy. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This information sheet aims to answer some of the questions you may have about having an elbow arthroscopy. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives of the procedure as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains more about the use of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to treat Achilles tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis. It includes information on the benefits, risks and any alternative treatments, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet explains more about having a foot or ankle injection. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having forefoot deformity correction surgery. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come to hospital.
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- This leaflet aims to show you how to get dressed and undressed while you are recovering from your hip operation.
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- This leaflet offers information to guide you getting in and out of the bath.
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- This leaflet offers advice about how to get on and off the toilet while you are recovering from your hip operation.
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- This leaflet aims to answer your questions about having surgery for a hip fracture. It explains the benefits, risks and alternatives, as well as what you can expect when you come into hospital and after you have gone home.