Walking Aid

WHAT ARE WALKING AIDS? Walking aids are mobility assistive equipment recommended by your doctor or your physiotherapist. They maintain or improve your mobility and independence when you are not able to bear, fully or partially, your weight on one of your legs, because of injury, surgery or pain. Walking aids may also be recommended when […]

Rehabilitation for Lower Limb Amputees

After your amputation procedure, a wide range of healthcare professionals will be involved in your rehabilitation process: HOW WILL AMPUTATION AFFECT ME? A lower limb amputation is a major traumatic event, affecting you both physically and mentally. It will change your life and create challenges in your day-to-day activities. You will experience things about which […]

Knee Replacement Rehabilitation

If you are planning to undergo knee replacement surgery, or if you have already had your knee replaced, this brochure is designed to support you in understanding how your rehabilitation can help you preparing for your surgery, as well as guide you in your recovery process so that you can return to an active, independent […]

Prostate Biopsy

WHAT IS PROSTATE BIOPSY? The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland in men that produces fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. A prostate biopsy is a procedure to remove samples of suspicious tissue from the prostate. It is performed by an urologist, who is a doctor specialized in the urinary system and men’s sex organs. […]

Hip Replacement Rehabilitation

If you are planning to undergo hip replacement surgery – or if you have already had your hip replaced – this brochure may help you to understand how your rehabilitation programme can help you to prepare for your surgery, as well as guide you in your recovery process so that you can return to your […]

Rehabilitation following Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction

If you plan to undergo, or have just had surgery to reconstruct your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), this brochure explains how an appropriate rehabilitation programme will help to optimise the recovery of your knee function so that you can return safely to your sport and daily activities. You will also find useful information on how […]

Shoulder Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy is a procedure that orthopaedic surgeons use to inspect, diagnose, and repair problems inside a joint. During shoulder arthroscopy, your surgeon inserts a small camera, called an arthroscope, into your shoulder joint. The camera displays pictures on a television screen, and your surgeon uses these images to guide miniature surgical instruments. Because the arthroscope […]

Infection After Fracture

The majority of fractures (broken bones) do not lead to infections. When infections do occur after fractures, the treatment and recovery can be prolonged and complicated. CAUSE Infections typically occur in fractures because bacteria enter the body during the traumatic event. Although uncommon, bacteria can also enter the body during surgery to set the broken […]

Femur Shaft Fracture

The thighbone (femur) is the longest and strongest bone in your body. Because the femur is so strong, it usually takes a lot of force to break it. Car crashes, for example, are the number one cause of femur fractures.The long, straight part of the femur is called the femoral shaft. When there is a […]

Lasik Surgery Patient Instructions

PRE-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS Preparation for surgery On the day of your procedure POST-OPERATIVE INSTRUCTIONS Post-operative medications It is important for the success of your procedure to use your eye drops as directed by your doctor. Be sure to thoroughly cleanse your hands before instilling eye drops. Always replace the caps carefully. In order to prevent contamination, […]

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world behind cataracts, but, unlike cataracts, the vision loss associated with glaucoma is largely irreversible. A 2014 review of worldwide glaucoma prevalence among people aged 40-80 years showed estimates of 2.5% in Asia. WHAT IS GLAUCOMA? WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF GLAUCOMA? Primary open-angle […]

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