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Hand Surgery ... surgery. Plastic surgeons who do hand surgery aim to restore hand and finger function. But they also ... Many different types of surgeries can be done on the hand, depending on the underlying cause ... hand surgery;skin grafts;skin flaps;tendon repair;fasciotomy;joint replacement;replantation surgery;hand surgery risks;P01130

bunion surgery. What are the risks of bunion surgery? All surgery has risks. Risks of this kind of ... Bunion surgery is done to reduce the pain and correct the deformity caused by a bunion. A ... big toe;bunion;bunion surgery;hallux valgus;p07678

. It can also mean having some type of gender-affirming surgery. These are complex plastic surgery ... and neck are softened and reshaped to create a more feminine look. Surgery can include some or all

parathyroid diseases Salivary gland disorders or growths Cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery ... , facial nerve, and skull base disorders Allergies Facial cosmetic and reconstructive plastic

recommend knee replacement surgery. Knee replacement can reduce your pain and improve knee flexibility. In ... knee replacement surgery, a small amount of your femur, tibia, and patella are removed. A metal or ... D1201; knee replacement; knee pain; arthritis; joint; knee surgery

. Put all your supplies on a clean cloth or paper towel. Open a plastic trash bag. Peel back the ... provider tells you to. Put all used supplies in a plastic bag that seals at the top. Remove your ... 82047;Incision care: chest;post surgery Incision Care, Chest;Incision Care, chest incision;chest incisions;Coronary Artery Bypass incision care

screws and rods to anchor your bones in place. Risks of XLIF All surgery has risks. The risks of ... enough relief of pain New pain at the site of surgery Nerve damage that causes weakness in your

surgery. Activity Wear your dressing, splint, or sling as directed by your healthcare provider ... . Do all exercises learned in the hospital, as instructed by your provider. Don’t drive for  2 to ... discharge instructions for elbow surgery;elbow arthroscopy;orthopaedics;postsurgical elbow arthroscopy;elbow arthroscopy recovery;86331

This sheet will help you care for yourself after ankle surgery. Discharge Instructions for ... Ankle Surgery You had ankle surgery. This surgery is done for a variety of reasons. You and your ... discharge instructions for ankle surgery;orthopaedics;podiatry;ankle surgery home care;ankle surgery recovery;86341

. You use your hips all day, every day. If they cause you pain, total hip replacement surgery can ... Watch how hip replacement surgery is used to relieve pain and restore normal function within the ... arthritis;hip replacement;orthopedic;pelvis;socket;surgery;thigh;WN02080_eng

to expect from this wrist surgery. Wrist Replacement Wrist replacement is when the bones in your ... wrist are replaced with metal and plastic parts. Several bones come together to form your wrist

will remove all of the damaged cartilage and bone and replace it with a new joint made of plastic ... easier it will be for you to regain strength after surgery. You use your knees all day, every day. If ... arthritis;bone;joint;knee replacement;orthopedic;shin;surgery;thigh;WN02079_eng

site of surgery The need for more surgery A normal side effect of bone fusion is less ... A fusion is a surgery to join two or more bones together. During a transforaminal lumbar ... 90247;Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion;TLIF;orthopedics;spine surgery;spinal fusion;vertebrae repair;degenerative disk disease treatment

Polycarbonate plastic is durable, impact-resistant, and clear. It is widely used in food and ... drink containers, but research has raised concerns over its health effects. A Common Plastic ... bisphenol A (BPA);Polycarbonate plastic;4248;BPA exposure

Hernia Surgery ... A hernia won't heal on its own. You'll need surgery to fix the defect in the abdominal wall ... . Read on to learn what to expect before, during, and after surgery. Hernia Repair Surgery A ... 87928;gen1054;hernia repair surgery;repair of hernia;hernia surgery;rupture of abdominal wall ... ;gastroenterology issues;procedure to repair hernia;pre-op instructions for hernia surgery;post-op

*ALL Chemotherapy ... treatment, minor surgery can be done to put a small, soft plastic dome just under your scalp. The ... Chemo is the main treatment for nearly all people with acute lymphocytic leukemia. Acute ... ALL;BALLT4

Elbow arthritis can be caused by injury or age. Learn more about the condition, and when surgery ... metal and plastic parts. Your elbow is where your humerus, the large bone in your upper arm, meets

you talk about your care. Facial feminization surgery (FFS) is a group of plastic and craniofacial ... decision to have facial feminization surgery is a very personal one. Not all transgender women want, need ... FFS;gender identity;AMAB;Facial Feminization Surgery;transgender;Male to female surgery;Gender-affirming surgery;61125

) during surgery. Stool starts to pass from the stoma soon after surgery. That means you'll need to ... healthcare provider gave you a stoma (new opening for stool to pass from the body) during surgery. Stool

. Apply the transparent or gauze dressing over the exit site. Seal all the edges of the dressing ... bandage (dressing). This bandage may be made of clear (transparent) plastic or gauze. This helps to