21/09/2018 Anaesthesia Explained AN INTRODUCTION TO ANAESTHESIA This booklet aims to offer you, your relatives and friends an introduction to anaesthesia. There are wide differences in how much information people want. Only you can know how much you want to know. We offer some information here and suggest how and where you can find out more. Your anaesthetist […]
18/09/2018 Advice For Using Tens Unit Patient information provided by your physiotherapist. WHAT IS TENS FOR? TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerves Stimulation) is a non-invasive, drug-free method to reduce pain, both acute and chronic. This technique is implemented as part of your rehabilitation under medical referral when the origin of your pain has been diagnosed. In conjunction with the complete treatment for […]
18/09/2018 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 […]
18/09/2018 Rehabilitation for Lower Limb Amputees After your amputation procedure, a wide range of healthcare professionals will be involved in your rehabilitation process: Your surgeons will start the rehabilitation process after surgery; Your nursing staff will take care of the wounds and give you advice on how to care for your stump; Your physiotherapists will help you recover your body functions […]
17/09/2018 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 […]
17/09/2018 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. […]
14/09/2018 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 […]
13/09/2018 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 […]
12/09/2018 Queue Management at FV Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy The FV Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy is located on the Ground Floor of the F Building and accessible from the Indochina Lobby. The pharmacy provides services to outpatients to fill or refill their prescriptions as well as to purchase over-the-counter supplements as well as health and beauty products. To ensure medication safety for all our patients, […]
11/09/2018 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 […]
11/09/2018 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 […]
10/09/2018 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 […]
