PIF Categories: Trauma and Orthopaedics

Having a spinal injection with the spinal orthopaedic team

Date: 03/04/2025

You are on the waiting list for a spinal injection. This information aims to give you details about the injection and to answer some questions you may have. Aims of […]

Cauda Equina Syndrome

Date: 18/03/2025

If your healthcare professional has identified that you may be at risk of developing cauda equina syndrome. You will have been advised to look out for symptoms which may be […]

Orthopaedic trauma surgery at Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Date: 26/10/2023

When you are asked to come in for orthopaedic trauma surgery at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, please take time to read this information so that you are properly prepared for your […]

Neck surgery

Date: 27/07/2023

Read our guide below about having neck surgery. You can also download a PDF version of this patient information by following the link on the right. This information will help […]

For patients having back surgery

Date: 15/03/2023

This information is intended to help you understand what will happen when you have your back operation and to help you with your recovery. We want you to know what […]

Recommended reading before hip or knee replacement surgery

Date: 02/05/2021 Surgery,

Other patient information we recommend reading before your operation.

Knee replacement – enhanced recovery after surgery

Date: 02/05/2021 Surgery,

A progress diary to help you get better sooner after your knee replacement surgery.

Hip replacement – enhanced recovery after surgery

Date: 02/05/2021 Surgery,

A progress diary to help you get better sooner after hip replacement surgery.