Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Negative pressure wound therapy is a machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds.
84 Patient Education Resources
Osteoporosis Post-Fracture Clinic
Osteoporosis is a disease where bones become very porous (have many small spaces) making the bones more likely to fracture. This pamphlet describes instructions for patients who are referred to the Osteoporosis Post-Fracture Clinic, including details of what to expect before your first visit.
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation (swelling) of a thick band of tissue in the foot called the plantar fascia. This pamphlet explains what causes plantar fasciitis and how it is treated.
Plantar Fasciitis Exercises
Plantar fasciitis is inflammation (swelling, redness) of the plantar fascia, a long band of fibers that goes from your toes to your heel. This pamphlet includes what increases your risk, prevention, heel spurs, and physiotherapy exercises (with images) to increase flexibility and decrease heel pain.
Plantar Warts
This pamphlet explains what a plantar wart is and what causes it, including what makes some people at a higher risk for a plantar wart and treatment.
Préparer la peau avant une chirurgie orthopédique
Ce document explique comment utiliser des lingettes de gluconate de chlorhexidine (GCH) pour nettoyer votre peau avant une opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Preparing Your Skin Before Orthopaedic Surgery
This pamphlet explains how to use CHG cloths to clean your skin before surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Pressure Injury (Ulcer) Prevention
A pressure injury is an injury to the skin and the tissue under the skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pressure injuries, and what you and your health care team can do to help prevent pressure injuries. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Prévention des plaies de pression (ulcères)
Une plaie de pression est une blessure de la peau et des tissus sous la peau. Le présent dépliant explique ce qui cause les plaies de pression et comment vous et votre équipe soignante pouvez les prévenir. This pamphlet is also available in English.