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Amputation in the Treatment of Necrotising Fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare and life-threatening condition normally caused by a bacterial infection affecting the skin's deeper layers, including the fascia and muscles. It spreads rapidly and can lead to tissue death and organ failure if left untreated. In some...
Debridement in the treatment of necrotising fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a rare and life-threatening condition normally caused by a bacterial infection affecting the skin's deeper layers, including the fascia and muscles. It spreads rapidly and can lead to tissue death and organ failure if left untreated. In this...
Plastic surgery in the treatment of Necrotising Fasciitis
Introduction In this article, Helen Richards, Consultant Hand and Plastic Surgeon at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, provides an insight in to the use of plastic surgery in the treatment of Necrotising fasciitis and how this field can assist in the, sometimes lengthy,...
The Life-Changing Rehabilitation Services of the Katie Piper Foundation
Individuals who have experienced traumatic injuries or undergone life-altering surgeries often face numerous physical and emotional challenges. However, thanks to the exceptional rehabilitation services provided by organizations like the Katie Piper Foundation, these...
Top 5 Myths about Necrotising Fasciitis
Necrotising fasciitis is a serious condition, normally caused by a bacterial infection, that affects the soft tissue under the skin (also know as the fascia). It can be a life-threatening condition if not treated properly and promptly. Unfortunately, many people have...
Buying a T-shirt can bring HOPE
Summer seems to be making a resurgence in the UK! After a slightly grey and miserable July, things seem to be brightening up again! We at The Lee Spark NF Foundation HQ are so happy! The sun makes such a difference to our health and mood, is the same true for you? To...
Luke Abrahams memorial football day raises over £3,000 for Lee Spark NF Foundation
On Saturday the 24th June 2023 a football Memorial Day was organised in respect of a wonderful young man Luke Abrahams who passed away on the 23rd January 2023. He passed away suddenly of necrotising fasciitis, which had started from strepA throat. Luke left...
Focus on Strep A
We’re seeing an increase in the coverage of Strep A infections by the media this winter, with medical professionals observing higher rates than usual for the time of year. Strep A is a common bacterial infection that can cause a range of symptoms, from mild to severe....
‘Tis the season – Charity giving at Christmas
It’s December! which means it’s officially Christmas (that’s what we think anyway) and what better way to spread some Christmas cheer, save the planet and do some good for an important cause than to send a charity e-card. We’ve teamed up with the lovely people at...