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What to do if your Orthosis needs repair

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Please keep your orthoses in good repair.  If the orthosis you have been provided with breaks or becomes worn contact the department by using the contact details to the left of this page regarding its repair. For example, if you have received footwear you can drop them into the department to be r...

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About 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:...

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Your appointment

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

Every effort is made to see patients at their appointment time but unfortunately this is not always possible. Delays in clinic can occur but our staff should be able to tell you the reason. Everyone is seen in order of their appointment time and not in order of arrival. If you need to have any d...

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What happens when you arrive

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

You will be greeted by the receptionist in the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit who will check your details are correct. You will then be asked to fill in a health questionnaire, and the nursing staff will go through your answers with you to determine whether further assessment is required. Tests:...

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Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

Enhanced recovery is the name given to a programme that aims to get you back to your normal health as quickly as possible after a major operation. Hospital staff look at all the evidence of what you and they can do before, during and after your surgery to help give you the best chances for a quic...

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Diabetes

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Poor control of blood sugar at the time of an operation is known to increase the risk of poor wound healing and infections. This could delay your recovery and may even result in the failure of a joint replacement operation. Target is blood sugar between 4-10mmol/l and HbA1c less than 69mmol/mol,...

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What footwear is best for accommodating an Orthosis?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

It may be necessary to change your chosen style of footwear if your orthosis is to be effective. Shoes or boots should have a strong, wide, supportive base. Any shoes with a heel higher than three centimetres are generally unsuitable for use, as are most types of slip-on and court shoes, as they...

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Surgery School

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

Surgery School is a programme that can be attended before surgery. Currently it is only available to those patients having joint surgery or colorectal surgery.  It involves a face to face group programme where you will be taught all about the steps to take before and after your surgery to help y...

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