Patient Information Leaflets
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Somatosensory evoked potential
Your Consultant would like you to have a somatotosensory evoked potential investigation (SEP).
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) - Information for patients being considered
Information for patients being considered for spinal cord stimulation (SCS)
Spinal fractures (Traumatic)
This information leaflet has been designed to inform you about your spinal fracture. It will explain: how your fracture will be managed, how you can support your recovery and also answer some common questions. It is a general guide therefore individual advice may vary for each person.
Spinal instrumentation surgery
This booklet contains information about spinal surgery with instrumentation. There is an explanation of some terms that may be relevant to you and your surgery toward the end of the booklet.
Staying in hospital (Easy read)
Staying in hospital (Easy read)
Staying in hospital with learning disabilities (Easy read)
For patients with a learning disability, your carers, friends and relatives
Stereotactic biopsy
Stereotactic biopsies - A guide for patients, relatives and carersSteroids
Steroids (corticosteroids) are hormones that occur naturally in the body. Steroids suppress the body's immune system by blocking a chemical called histamine (released during an allergic reaction) and altering protein manufacture to decrease swelling and inflammation.
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
What is a subarachnoid haemorrhage and the treatment for it
Subarachnoid haemorrhage no cause found
Diagnosis and treatment for a subarachnoid haemorrhage