Hospital: Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Cataract Surgery
A cataract is an opacity (clouding) of the natural lens in your eye. Cataract surgery involves removing the clouded natural lens and replacing it with a clear plastic lens. You […]
E18 – Occult fracture of the Supracondylar Region
This is likely to be a fracture but was not able to be seen on x ray Healing: It normally takes 6 weeks for this fracture to heal. Pain and […]
E16 – Soft tissue elbow injury
This is a sprain to the elbow Healing: It normally takes 6 weeks for this fracture to heal. Smoking will slow down your healing. We would advise that you stop […]
E5 – Radial Neck Fracture / Occult Proximal Radius Fracture
You have an Radial Neck Fracture/ Occult* Proximal Radius Fracture. Occult means there are signs on your x-ray suggesting a break to a bone in your elbow Healing: It normally […]
E2 – Midshaft Ulna or Radial Shaft Fracture
This is a break to a bone in your forearm Healing: It normally takes 6 weeks for this fracture to heal. Sensation and movement of your hand: It is important […]
Uterine Artery Doppler Scan
Uterine Artery Doppler Scan All pregnant women will be offered a dating scan at around 12 weeks and a fetal anomaly scan (FAS) around 20 weeks of pregnancy. Some women […]
Having a Naso-Endoscopy
Introduction You have been advised by your GP or hospital doctor to have an investigation known as a gastroscopy (OGD). You have agreed to have this carried out as a […]
Your Midwife Care Guide
Your Midwife Care Guide Attending antenatal care when you are pregnant is essential to ensure the wellbeing of you and your baby. Our service follows the recommended pathway from NICE […]
S29 – Medial Clavicle Fracture
This is a break to the end of your collar bone Healing: It normally takes 6-12 weeks to heal, but symptoms can continue for 3-6 months. Smoking will slow down […]
S29a – Medial Clavicle Fracture (under 12s)
This is a break to the end of your collar bone Healing: It normally takes 3-6 weeks to heal, but symptoms can continue for 3-6 months. Pain and Swelling: Your […]