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Surgical clipping of brain aneurysm
Treatment for a cerebral aneurysm
Taking control of your functional neurological symptoms
Self-help tips on taking control of your functional neurological symptoms
Tapentadol For Chronic Pain
Tapentadol is a strong pain killer and it is classed as an opioid. Other types of opioid include morphine, oxycodone, methadone and buprenorphine.
Thoracic Spine Surgery
This booklet contains information about thoracic spine surgery. There is an explanation of some terms that you may hear. If you have any questions before or after your surgery, then please contact us via the contact details below.
TLSO (Thoracolumbar sacral orthosis)
A Spinal brace is a device that is worn to limit the movement of the spine. It can be used to help the healing process after spinal fractures and can also be used to help support the spine following surgery.
Tracheostomy - Information for relatives
What is a tracheostomy and why do patients need one
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) for chronic pain
Transcranial magnetic stimulation for chronic pain
Trigger point injections
Trigger point injections - what they are
Vagal Nerve Stimulator Service
You may be considering having a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) if you have tried several anti-epileptic drugs and are still having seizures.
Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunt Post operative Information
This is a device which diverts the fluid which surrounds the brain and spine (CSF). It consists of a series of tubes with a valve to control the rate of drainage and prevent back flow. It is inserted under general anaesthetic. The upper end is in the ventricle of the brain and the lower end drains into the abdomen (peritoneum). The fluid that is drained, is absorbed into the bloodstream. It is completely enclosed within the body.