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Kienbock’s disease of the lunate is a condition in which the normal blood supply to the lunate bone shuts off, and the bone is left without a blood supply.

Every June, Dietitians Week celebrates the vital work of registered dietitians across the UK — the only qualified health professionals who assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at both individual and wider population levels.

This page provides information for people travelling by car and bus to Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals. We know that travelling to an appointment can be stressful, so please leave extra time before your appointment. This will allow time for parking. You will need to bring change with you should you need it. Hospital maps are available on our website and these highlight the locations of the car parks.

It is important to drink plenty of fluid. You should drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluid every day to prevent dehydration. During warmer weather you need to drink more fluids. The information in this page will help you choose the type and amount of fluid your body needs to maintain a healthy bladder and bowel.

Doctors divide nerve injuries into three simple groups and understanding the difference between these groups can help predict whether or not surgery to the nerve is required

A better career starts here at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Make a difference and become a healthcare scientist! During Healthcare Science Week we are inviting year 11s and above to meet our teams, take a tour and take part in interactive sessions.

This page gives you information about Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses, how to insert the lenses and the care and cleaning needed.

We are committed to providing full and open information about our organisation, in full accordance with freedom of information and related legislation. This includes transparency on our governance, finances and performance.

This page gives you information about the surgery you are about to have to repair your fractured lower jaw. If you have any further questions, please ask a member of the Oral & Maxillofacial team or contact us on the telephone number at the end of this page.

A cataract is a clouding in the lens of the eye. The lens is normally clear and sits behind the iris (which is the coloured part of the eye) and the pupil (the dark centre of the eye).

You have been referred this page as you have been told by your doctor that you have a condition called venous thromboembolism (or VTE for short). VTE is when a blood clot forms in a vein. This might mean that you have a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a pulmonary embolism (PE) or both. Your doctor has prescribed apixaban. This is a type of medication known as a direct-acting oral anticoagulant (or DOAC). Apixaban is a blood thinning medication given to treat VTE and help prevent another clot from forming. If you have had a DVT or PE, you are not alone. VTE is a fairly common condition. About 1 in every 20 people will have a VTE in their lifetime.

An MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan has been booked for you. This page gives you information about the MRI, the risks and what will happen during the scan.

This page gives you information about scleral contact lenses, how to insert the lenses and the care and cleaning needed.

We are sorry that you have had a miscarriage. To help you get through this difficult time, you should have already received information about different treatment options. This page gives you information about a surgical option called Manual Vacuum Aspiration (MVA), which can be done using local anaesthesia. It also explains the possible risks and benefits of the procedure and what to expect during and after discharge.

The information on this page aims to answer some of the commonly asked questions about having a loop diathermy treatment. The page also contains information which will help explain the benefits and risks as well as what to expect when having the treatment. Your doctor, or nurse specialist have recommended loop diathermy because they believe this is the best way to get an accurate diagnosis and completely remove the abnormality. If you have any further questions or concerns after reading this page, please contact the advice line. The telephone number is at the end of this page.

This page gives you information about transperineal biopsy of the prostate, including the nature of the procedure, risks, benefits, alternatives and what to expect.

This page gives you information about your planned Transoesophageal Echocardiogram (TOE).

This page gives you information about looking after your plaster cast. Taking good care of your cast will help with your recovery.

This page is for those with parental responsibility for children who need X-ray’s and scans when there are concerns raised for a child’s welfare.

This page gives you information about having a Computed Tomography (CT) scan of the body. It explains how the procedure is carried out and some of possible complications.