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… is an MRI arthrogram? This is an imaging test done to get a more detailed picture of the inside of a joint - commonly the shoulder, knee, hip, or shoulder. A … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. MRI …
… where radiological examinations are carried out using a variety of equipment. Radiologists are the doctors who are … will go back to the clinic that referred you. What is a MRI scan? The MRI scanner is a circular tube which is open … your local hospital charity See the impact we make across our hospitals and how you can be a part of it. Your MRI Scan …
… patients are seen in Pre-Assessment clinic (NPAC) and have a chance to discuss information with a neurosurgical nurse … require blood transfusion. Wound infections: currently our infection rate is 1%. However infections can range from … appointment). Alternatively you can self refer to a social services occupational therapist or seek advice at local …
… the pelvic floor muscles? Your pelvic floor muscles are a group of muscles that attach from the pubic bone at the … e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a stroke. Therefore it is important to avoid constipation, maintain a healthy BMI and get a cough treated. Pelvic floor exercises …
… through the night. Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep is a stage which first occurs around 90 minutes after you fall … image below shows the stages of sleep we move through in a typical night. Non REM stage 1 is light sleep and Non REM … stage 3 is deep sleep. What are parasomnias? Parasomnia is a word used to describe unusual behaviours that occur during …
… anal surgery? Trans anal surgery involves the removal of a rectal growth through the anus. It has been performed since the mid-1980s. For many years it has been a specialist operation only available in a few centres. More recently, there have been advances in …
… Pleural vent ambulatory device A pleural vent is a medical device that is used to treat a pneumothorax. This page will explain what a pleural vent …
… Rhizolysis Your doctor has requested that you have a rhizolysis procedure. We hope the following information … What is Rhizolysis or radiofrequency lesioning? This is a technique that deliberately damages the nerve that supplies … that is caused by the facet joints. Why do I need to have a Rhizolysis treatment? If you have had success from facet …
… Spinal cord stimulation may have been offered to you as a treatment for your pain. This page tells you about spinal … electrode is placed over the spinal cord and is powered by a battery which is implanted in the buttock or abdomen. … the pain signals travelling to the brain. It may feel like a tingling sensation which may help reduce your pain. Or you …
… - what happens when you're admitted to hospital with a chest injury? This page is for patients diagnosed as having a rib or chest injury. Chest injuries are extremely common … injuries are treated without requiring an operation, but a chest drain may need to be inserted. Occasionally with …