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by Jean Tucker and James Farley
This page gives you information about jaw joint problems and answers many of the commonly asked questions. If you have any other questions that the page does not answer or would like further explanation, please contact the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. The details are at the end of this page.
The extensor pollicis longus or EPL tendon pulls the thumb straight and opens the palm.
Cellulitis is an infection that can occur anywhere in the body and the hand and wrist are no exception.
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below.
White blood cells (WBC) are part of the immune system. Neutrophils are a type of WBC and their job is to fight infections. Chemotherapy accidently kills neutrophils.
This page is designed to help you to understand pain medications and how to get the most out of them.
The 17th GSQIA Silver Graduation and Awards Ceremony took place virtually on 19th of November 2020 from 9.30-12.00 on MS Teams.
The Pathology Department can offer advice on all aspects of point of care testing (PoCT).
Two thirds of COVID-19 patients who received intensive care at Cheltenham General and Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals have been discharged.
Also called Dupuytren’s contracture, this is a common condition caused by thickening of the tissue directly beneath the skin in the hand. This layer of tissue is called the ‘palmar fascia‘.
by Aisha Geeson
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a major global threat across human, animal, plant, food, and environmental sectors.
This report aims not only to comply with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 but also to highlight good practices and identify gaps in both service provision and staff support. It captures data required under the general duty and showcases our ongoing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
Find out more about how we use patient information at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This notice will also apply, where appropriate, to information we hold about patients’ carers relatives and next-of-kin.
As November comes to a close, this year we intend to use the days of advent to share positive reflections about a colleague or department at what can be a challenging time of year.
As part of healthcare science week, Gloucestershire Hospitals is running a virtual Q&A, to showcase and celebrate the vital work of healthcare science and allied health professionals in our Trust.
You have been told you are likely to have uric acid stones, these are the only stones which may be dissolved by changing the pH of urine.
This page gives you information about the role of the Brain Injury Team therapy link, and what to expect as a patient and family.
