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Volar plate injuries can impact on the overall stability of the knuckle joint. The volar plate and collateral ligaments are injured when a force is applied to the finger that bends it backwards (hyper-extension) or to the side.
This page gives you basic information about having a vaginal pessary as an alternative, non-surgical option to treat pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
This page provides information about how to help care for your child following a burn.
This page gives you information about having an epidural blood patch. It also explains why you need the procedure and how to contact us about your progress.
In 2013, I celebrated my 36th birthday with my twin brother Tim, with a family lunch, a trip to the Lego store, followed by an appointment that night for a short stay at Royal Liverpool Hospital.
Everything you need to know about coming to hospital, what to bring, where to go and how to get help.
This page provides answers to some questions that you may have about the Neonatal and Maternal Mortality (Perinatal) Reviews published in September 2025
This is painful condition that involves irritation of the two tendons that run through a tunnel on the thumb side of the wrist.
You have been invited to attend the Haematology Clinic. This page gives you information about what will happen at the clinic and the staff you may meet. Haematology is the study of blood and the bone marrow. People attending these clinics will usually be suspected of having a problem with their blood.
This leaflet gives you information on care following your gastroscopy and Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) or Endoscopic mucosal Resection (EMR).
While you are taking medication for your rheumatology condition, it is important that your blood tests are closely monitored. At Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we use a computer system which we call DAWN, (after the company who manage the system). This page aims to explain why we use this system and how it can help.
Cheltenham General Hospital’s Oncology Centre continues its focus on excellence in cancer care with the installation of a state-of-the-art TrueBeam Linear Accelerator (Linac). The installation is just the beginning as the Medical Physics team is now in the process of commissioning the new Linac.
This page describes the changes you may notice in your mouth when you start radiotherapy treatment for your cancer. The symptoms you may have been described and advice is given on how best deal with them. You will also find advice on how to keep your mouth as healthy as possible during and after radiotherapy treatment.
This page gives you information about the procedure known as a right hemicolectomy and extended right hemicolectomy which are performed to remove a diseased area in your bowel. It explains what the procedures involve and also some of the common complications associated with them.
Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides maternity services to women in the county. We are extremely proud of our maternity services which offer you a full range of choices for your care and where to have your baby. This page will help to guide you through these choices, services and available support. When you first discover you are pregnant, it is important to make contact with a health care professional as soon as possible. This is to make sure that you receive maternity care and advice that takes account of your health needs and preferences.
Our vision aims to transform cancer care for thousands of patients.
Our chaplains provide spiritual and pastoral care and support for all faiths to help people find strength, comfort and meaning at what can be a very difficult time in their lives.
Ryeworth Ward is a general medical ward which specialises in looking after older patients and is on the first floor of St Luke's Wing at Cheltenham General Hospital.
The next phase of involvement for the Fit for the Future programme is now underway. The engagement will listen to what matters to people in exploring ideas on how to organise several specialist health services over the medium to long term.
This page gives you information about endometriosis, its symptoms and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.