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Shoulder
Last updated on Thursday, April 1, 2021
Shoulder pain Shoulder pain is very common and can affect 3 in 10 adults at any one time. It can be caused by something as simple as taking off a coat, lifting something awkwardly or a trip or fall. There are also normal age related changes that can cause symptoms to flare up now and again for n...
read moreTrauma and Orthopaedics
Last updated on Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The Trauma and Orthopaedic Department at Wirral University Teaching Hospital provide specialist treatment for disorders to limbs and joints. The type of treatment we offer can be for bone problems such as arthritis or for problems involving ligaments, muscles, tendons and other soft tissue. Our...
read moreHand & Upper Limb
Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018
The Hand and Upper limb service treats all aspects of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery. The service is on the forefront of innovations and has introduced new techniques to the service. The team consists of: 4 consultant surgeons 2 clinical fellows 1 advanced nurse practitioner A f...
read moreWhat is Orthotics?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Orthotics is a service that provides devices called orthoses (also called braces and splints). These are given to help to prevent, correct or accommodate a deformity and/or improve function. This can be as a result of an injury, disorder or due to the way our bodies alter as we get older. Orthos...
read moreAbout your procedure
Last updated on Thursday, December 24, 2020
You should understand the benefits and the risks of the anaesthetic and the surgery which you are going to have. Anaesthesia The Royal College of Anaesthetists provides a range of patient information leaflets and short videos which are accessible using the links in the sidebar. These include:...
read moreMusculoskeletal Service
Last updated on Tuesday, September 6, 2022
All referrals to services to treat musculoskeletal conditions are sent to the Wirral Integrated Musculoskeletal (MSK) Triage Service. This is a specialist service for patients aged 16 or over which consists of therapists and doctors who all specialise in MSK medicine. Musculoskeletal conditions...
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