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An orthopaedic surgeon specialises in diagnosing, treating, preventing and rehabilitating musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, both surgically and non-surgically.

A specialist plastic surgeon specialises in invasive cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that involves making a cut in the trachea (windpipe) and inserting a tube into the opening.

Medical treatment for gallstones may not be necessary unless the gallstones cause symptoms.

Sterilisation is a permanent method of contraception.

Smaller varicose veins are usually treated by sclerotherapy ? the injection of irritant chemicals into the affected vein.

An appendectomy is usually carried out on an emergency basis to treat appendicitis.

Doctors and other health professionals all have a different role to play in your healthcare.

Breast implant associated-anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a very rare form of cancer.

Fibrous dysplasia causes abnormal growth or swelling of bone, but it is not a form of cancer.