PIF Categories: Trauma and Orthopaedics
A guide to awake shoulder and hand surgery
What is a nerve block? A nerve block is a local anaesthetic injection near the nerves that control your arm. This stops pain signals during surgery, keeping your arm numb, […]
Having a spinal injection with the spinal orthopaedic team
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
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
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
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
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
Other patient information we recommend reading before your operation.
Knee replacement – enhanced recovery after surgery
A progress diary to help you get better sooner after your knee replacement surgery.
Hip replacement – enhanced recovery after surgery
A progress diary to help you get better sooner after hip replacement surgery.