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The information leaflets on this internet site are intended to advise and benefit patients who intend to use, or are using, the clinical services provided by St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust does not accept responsibility for using the information contained in the leaflets for any other purpose than that described within them.
If you are concerned about your clinical condition you should seek qualified medical advice from your GP or the relevant clinical team at the hospital.

Tissue Viability

Title - Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Treatment and Care
Description - A pressure ulcer is damage to the skin and the deeper layer of tissue under the skin.
Trauma and Orthopaedics

Title - Fractured Neck of Femur
Description - Welcome to our ward. Ward 3 Alpha is a specialised hip fractureward. You will be admitted to 3 Alpha from A&E and will stay on this ward before and after your surgery.

Title - Fractured Neck of Femur Exercise Booklet
Description - Complete the following gentle exercises regularly before surgery in order to maintain circulation and prevent stiffness:

Title - Furniture Heights Request Form
Description - Following trauma and/or surgery it can be difficult to bend down and rise up from low furniture. Therefore, it is necessary for the therapist to know the height and type of furniture used by the patient at home.

Title - Orthopaedic hand / wrist surgery Discharge advice for patients following surgery
Description - Discharge advice for patients following surgery with no structural repairs or plaster in place

Title - Orthopaedic hand/wrist surgery discharge advice for patients following surgery
Description - Advice for patients following surgery (with a temporary plaster of paris or splint in place)

Title - Orthopaedic Outreach Therapy Service
Description - The role of the Outreach Therapist is to provide community therapy input within your own home, to ensure your recovery continues after you leave the hospital.

Title - Orthopaedic Trauma Leaflet
Description - The following information is a general guide to the way the Orthopaedic Emergency Operating List is planned (Trauma List).

Title - Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
Description - The risk of developing a thrombosis may be increased during a hospital stay for various reasons. It can cause pain, discomfort and lead to long term problems in the limbs and lungs. It may even be fatal.

Title - Spinal Fractures: Cervical
Description - A cervical spine fracture is a break to one of the cervical vertebrae, the bones in your neck. Depending on where you have fractured in your neck will affect where your pain is felt and how your fracture is treated.

Title - Spinal Fractures: Thoracic / Lumbar
Description - A spinal fracture is a break to one of the vertebrae, the bones in your spine. Depending on where the fracture is in your spine will affect where your pain is felt and how your fracture is treated.

Title - Stage 2 exercises following total hip replacement
Description - The following exercises have been identified by your therapist to further enhance your progression and rehabilitation following your total hip replacement. Some of these exercises may replace certain exercises taught to you earlier on following surgery. Your therapist will advise which of these exercises you should be continuing with.

Title - Wheelchair Hire
Description - This leaflet lists suppliers for wheelchair hire.

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