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This resource has been made to help you remember the exercises your therapist taught and practiced with you. The exercises should be done slowly and smoothly. You may feel some discomfort while doing these exercises after your surgery or injury. If pain limits your ability to do your exercises, then...

This resource has been made to help you remember the exercises your therapist taught and practiced with you. The exercises should be done slowly and smoothly. You may feel some discomfort while doing these exercises after your surgery or injury. If pain limits your ability to do your exercises, then...

This resource has been made to help you remember the exercises your therapist taught and practiced with you. The exercises should be done slowly and smoothly. You may feel some discomfort while doing these exercises after your surgery or injury. If pain limits your ability to do your exercises, then...

We are working hard to ensure that children and young people get the care they need as quickly as possible. While you are waiting, you can use any extra time in a positive way to help your child to be healthier before their surgery. This can reduce the risk of complications, support their recovery...

What is a hip arthroscopy? Hip arthroscopy, also known as ‘hip scope’, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure. It is used to diagnose and treat problems inside the hip using a small camera called an arthroscope. Why am I having a hip arthroscopy? This procedure allows the orthopaedic...

What is epiphysiodesis? Epiphysiodesis is a surgical technique that is used to correct differences in bone length. When one leg is longer than the other the technique is used to control the growth of the longer limb. It is a small surgery that uses either metal plates, screws, or drilling. Doing...

What is hemi-epiphysiodesis? Hemi-epiphysiodesis is a surgical technique that is used to gradually correct an angular deformity of a long bone, for example knock knees. It is a small surgical procedure that uses either metal plates, screws, or staples. An example of a metal plate can be seen in the...

What is a slipped capital femoral epiphysis? A slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) or ‘slip’ is a serious hip problem where the ball of the hip falls off the thigh bone in a child, a bit like an ice cream slipping off its cone. It often happens slowly over several months and can be...

What is a periacetabular osteotomy (PAO)? The hip joint is a ‘ball and socket’ joint, which is quite self explanatory. A periacetabular osteotomy (PAO) is a complex surgery which is only performed in specialised centres, and allows the surgeon to position the hip socket where it is...