You are going to be discharged after your meniscectomy procedure, this information may help you to participate effectively to your rehabilitation programme. WILL I BE INDEPENDENT WHEN I RETURN BACK TO HOME? On the day of surgery, you would be authorised by your surgeon to stand and walk with full weight bearing as tolerated by […]
Head and neck cancer is the term used to describe a number of different malignant tumours that develop in or around the throat, larynx, nose, sinuses, salivary glands and mouth. Their treatment can include surgery, chemotherapy or radiotherapy, either alone or in combination. WHAT IS RADIOTHERAPY? Radiotherapy is the use of high energy X-rays (radiations) […]
WHAT IS ENDOVASCULAR STENT GRAFT REPAIR? Endovascular stent grafting is a minimally invasive surgical procedure involving the placement of an expandable stent graft within the aorta to treat an aortic disease without operating directly on the aorta. The endovascular stent graft reinforces the wall of the aorta and helps keep the damaged area from rupturing. […]
Lasers are a simple, fast, effective, non-invasive and safe tool for removing a wide variety of benign pigmented lesions. HOW DOES IT WORK? Laser removal of pigmented lesions works by destroying the pigment in the skin without the need for excision. The Fotona StarWalker® laser machine works by delivering high energy light pulses (“Q-switching”) using […]
BATHING You may shower on third day following surgery. Try to limit showers to no more than 5–7 minutes. Do not scrub the wound. Let water run over the incision, then pat dry with clean towel. Do not soak in a bathtub, hot tub or pool for at least 2 weeks. BRACE If a brace […]
THE KNEE JOINT The bone structure of the knee joint is formed by the femur, the tibia, and the patella. The ACL is one of the 4 main ligaments within the knee that connect the femur to the tibia. The knee is essentially a hinged joint that is held together by the Medial Collateral (MCL), […]
WHAT IS A LIVER RESECTION? Liver resection, or hepatectomy, refers to the removal of a portion of the liver. This operation is usually done to remove various types of liver tumours, either primary (arisen within the liver) or secondary (spread to the liver from elsewhere). The principal aim of performing a liver resection is to […]
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance found in your blood. Your body needs cholesterol to build healthy cells, but high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of heart disease. With high cholesterol, you can develop fatty deposits in your blood vessels. Eventually, these deposits grow, making it difficult for enough blood to flow through your […]
WHY GETTING VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19? Covid-19 vaccination greatly reduces the chance of you suffering from Covid-19 disease. No vaccine is 100% effective, however numerous studies have shown 75-85% efficacy of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine against symptomatic Covid-19 and an impressive 100% efficacy against severe or critical disease and hospitalisations. This means that the few vaccinated […]
WHAT IS DEEP INSPIRATION BREATH HOLD (DIBH)? DIBH is a radiotherapy technique where patients take a deep breath during treatment, and hold this breath while the radiation is delivered. By taking a deep breath in, your lungs fill with air and your heart will move away from your chest. DIBH can be useful in situations […]
WHAT IS A FACET JOINT INJECTION? Facet joints are small joints that link the bones of the spine together. The facet joints allow movement and stabilise the spine. Wear and tear, inflammation and injury to the facet joints may cause pain in some people. Several injections to different facet joints may be needed depending on […]
By Jonathan Corum and Carl Zimmer Updated Jan. 21, 2021 Moderna, a Massachusetts-based vaccine developer, partnered with the National Institutes of Health to develop and test a coronavirus vaccine known as mRNA-1273. A clinical trial demonstrated that the vaccine has an efficacy rate of 94.1 percent in preventing Covid-19. A Piece of the Coronavirus The […]
