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osteo-chondral defect (OCD)
Damage to the smooth cartilage covering the joint surface of the ankle bone (talus).
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Foot and Ankle Advanced Nurse Practitioner Service
Contact: (0191) 244 8106 - Jean Jalali, Advanced Nurse Practitioner (Foot and Ankle Service)
Jean Jalali is an advanced nurse practitioner who works across both the Freeman Hospital and Newcastle General Hospital sites to provide a service for patients presenting with injury or chronic disorders of the foot and ankle.
Multi-disciplinary team working ensuring continuity of care
Jean is a point of contact for you and your family should you require advice regarding any aspect of your condition or care thus facilitating continuity of care, including technical aspects of the surgery carried out, as she assists the surgeons in theatre as one of the dimensions of her role. Following surgery Jean will work alongside the ward staff to co-ordinate care and a safe discharge.
Committed to ensuring all care is patient-centred
She is also able to provide a range of clinics including a new patient clinic where patients can be referred directly by their GP. In the clinic following specific investigations a range of treatment options will be discussed and a treatment plan formulated.
Jean participates fully in audit and research to ensure that clinical care given is patient centred and evidence based.
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If you would like to find out more about this service please contact:
Jean Jalali
Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Telephone: (0191) 244 8106
