Surgery preparation
Anaesthesia for orthopaedic surgery: questions to ask
Anaesthesia is planned according to the operation, your health and the anaesthetist’s assessment.
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Surgery preparation
Your orthopaedic surgery checklist: records, questions and support
Good preparation means understanding the operation, following hospital instructions and arranging the help you will need afterwards.
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Fractures & trauma
Cast care: keeping a plaster safe and recognising pressure problems
A cast protects an injury while it heals.
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Recovery & rehabilitation
Crutches or a walker: choosing and fitting a walking aid
The right walking aid depends on balance, arm strength and how much weight your injured leg may take.
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Recovery & rehabilitation
Blood clots after leg surgery: symptoms that need urgent help
New pain and swelling in one leg can be a sign of deep vein thrombosis, particularly after surgery or reduced mobility.
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Bone health
DEXA bone density scan: what the result can tell you
A DEXA scan uses a low dose of X-rays to measure bone mineral density.
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Tests & diagnosis
MRI for joint and spine problems: preparation and useful questions
MRI uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images.
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Orthopaedic X-rays: why views and previous films matter
X-rays create images using a small amount of radiation and are often used to assess bones and joints.
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Tests & diagnosis
CT scans in orthopaedics: understanding the reason for the test
CT uses X-rays and computer processing to make detailed cross-sectional images.
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Tests & diagnosis
Musculoskeletal ultrasound: what to ask before your scan
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images and does not use X-ray radiation.
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Bone health
Falls in older adults: making a practical prevention plan
Repeated falls deserve assessment even when no bone is broken.
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Fractures & trauma
Osteomyelitis: recognising a possible bone infection
Osteomyelitis is an infection of bone.
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