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Tests, Scans and Investigations

Last updated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026

We offer our patients a wide range of tests, scans and investigations. Diagnostic scans Diagnostic scans help give images of various parts of the body. You may also hear the term ‘radiology’ when talking about diagnostic scans. A number of scans are available from our hospitals in Wirral. Choo...

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Tag:   test (9)     scan (10)     blood (14)     science (1)     cellular (1)     microbiology (1)     xray (7)     x-ray (11)     mri (1)     magnetic (1)     tomography (2)     mammography (4)     bone (2)     density (1)     radiography (1)     radiographer (1)    

What are the symptoms of Lymphoedema?

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

The main symptom of lymphoedema is swelling in all or part of a limb or another part of the body. It can be difficult to fit into clothes, and jewellery and watches can feel tight. At first, the swelling may come and go. It may get worse during the day and go down overnight. Without treatment, i...

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Assessment

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

When you are reviewed in the Lymphodema clinic, the clinical nurse specialists will assess your condition and will provide a diagnosis and treatment plan. The assessment will involve taking your past medical history and current medications, so it would be useful to bring your medications with yo...

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Our Services

Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018

In Trauma & Orthopaedics we offer consultation and treatments for a variety of orthopaedic conditions. More details on our services can be found below. All of our services are supported by our colleagues in the x-ray department, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Surgeries are offered...

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Tag:   trauma (6)     orthopaedics (3)     bones (2)     joints (1)     services (4)    

Lower Limb

Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018

The Lower Limb service treats patients with hip and knee related concerns. Our team consists of: 8 consultant surgeons 1 clinical fellow 4 advanced nurse practitioners A few of the surgical service we provide are: Primary hip and knee replacement surgery Arthroscopic surgery Revisio...

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Tag:   lower limb (3)     Arthroscopic (2)     knee (2)     hip (2)     foot (3)     soft (1)     tissue (2)     joint (3)    

New dialysis ward opens at Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Last updated on Wednesday, January 4, 2023

A £2.8 million investment has created a new space for the treatment of dialysis at Wirral University Treatment Hospital to transform patient care. The new Dialysis Unit has been relocated and upgraded with new ward spaces, side rooms, and waiting areas, improving patient experience. Dialysis is...

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Last updated on Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a painless and harmless examination. This type of scan uses a powerful magnetic field and radio-frequencies. An MRI scan does not use x-rays. MRI allows us to view very detailed cross-sectional images of the body part being examined. This helps in the diagnos...

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Clatterbridge Rehab Centre

Last updated on Friday, January 12, 2018

The new Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre (CRC) was recently refurbished and offers 20 beds for dedicated stroke rehabilitation. Therapists at the CRC will assess you to identify any difficulties you may have following your stroke. We offer: A Multidisciplinary Therapy Team working with a n...

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Tag:   rehabilitation (9)     stroke (9)     discharge (10)     admittance (1)     therapy (6)     Neuropsychology (1)