Clostridium difficile infection Patient information Clostridium difficile is a type of bacteria (bug) which lives in the large intestine (part of the gut).

Hover the mouse over the area of the foot of interest in order to see the relevant pre-surgery leaflet. 1. Patient advice surgery booklet 2. Subungual Exostosis removal 3. Hallux Interphalangeous correction 4. Hallux Clawed Arthritic correction Lesser Toe 5. Hammer - Claw - Mallet Toe 6. Transverse Toe Deformity 7. Toe Amputation Partial 8. Toe Amputation Hallux Rigidus 9. Hallux Rigidus (Arthritis of Big Toe Joint) Reduction by Cheilectomy Procedure 10. Hallux Rigidus (Arthritis of Big Toe Joint) Reduction by Kessel-Bonney Procedure 11. Hallux Rigidus (Arthritis of Big Toe) 1st MTP Joint Fusion or Excision Arthroplasty or Joint Replacement…

You can call the Biologics team on 01432 355 444 ext. 5794 or the Advice Line on 01432 36 4020. You can also email the biologics team on wvt.rheumbiopatient@nhs.net

Biologic appointments – 01432 355 444 ext. 5794 CNS/Ultrasound/AS appointments – 01432 36 4019 Osteoporosis appointments- 01432 355 444 ext. 5461 Any other appointment - 01432 257810

If you have a flare-up of your Rheumatology symptoms and need advice, follow the steps below and we will help you: 1.     Contact the Rheumatology department: 01432 36 4020 orrheumatology.patient@nhs.net 2.     Leave a voicemail message and include following details: Your full name and date of birth Your hospital number and/or NHS number (if known) Explain that you are having a flare-up and need some clinical advice Please make sure you say you are on PIFU pathway 3.     The team will review your concerns and decide if you need a telephone or face-to-face appointment. 4.     If the team thinks you need…