COVID19 – Face to Face outpatient appointment 

Planned Surgery – changes due to coronavirus (COVID19)

Patient Information Leaflets – the following patient information leaflets are currently available:

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Dupuytrens Disease
• Fixation and bone grafting of scaphoid non-union
• Ganglion Cyst
• Hand Injuries
• Hand Surgery

• Needle Aponeurotomy
• Painkillers after your day case operation

• Trigger Finger
• A guide to your consent form
• Wearing a plaster casts – Advice for parents and young people
• Other patient information leaflets

Our therapist Victoria Jansen collaborated with patient representatives, rheumatologists and researchers to produce a series of short videos for both patients and health care professionals with practical information about hand osteoarthritis. The videos cover different topics such as basic information about hand osteoarthritis, the patient’s story, instruction for exercises demonstrating of aids to be used in and around the house, and splinting. The project was funded by EULAR and Keele University’s Impact Accelerator Unit.

Useful Links:

• Steroid Injection Information general information from NHS direct
• Erb’s Palsy UK
• Erb’s Palsy Brain and spinal cord information  Please note this link is to an American site, be aware that there are major differences in healthcare delivery and legal systems between the UK and the USA