This pamphlet gives info about what to expect after your orthopedic surgery. Topics include pain control, constipation, activity, dressing, stitches/staples, and things to watch for. A list of symptoms requiring immediate medical attention and contact information for the Orthopedic Clinic are provided.
This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery. How the hip works, what osteoarthritis is, how surgery is done, types of surgeries, and Hip Precautions are explained. A pre-surgical patient checklist is provided. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, what to expect when you go home, and equipment are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about follow-up care. Hospital and contact information is also listed.
This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery. How the hip works, what osteoarthritis is, how surgery is done, types of surgeries, and Hip Precautions are explained. A pre-surgical patient checklist is provided. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, what to expect when you go home, and equipment are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about follow-up care. Hospital and contact information is also listed.
This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery. How the hip works, what osteoarthritis is, how surgery is done, types of surgeries, and Hip Precautions are explained. A pre-surgical patient checklist is provided. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, what to expect when you go home, and equipment are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about follow-up care. Hospital and contact information is also listed.
This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery. How the hip works, what osteoarthritis is, how surgery is done, types of surgeries, and Hip Precautions are explained. A pre-surgical patient checklist is provided. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, what to expect when you go home, and equipment are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about follow-up care. Hospital and contact information is also listed.
This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Aberdeen Hospital. A pre-surgical patient checklist is provided. Why you need surgery, how the knee works, what osteoarthritis is, how surgery is done, types of surgeries, and Knee Guidelines are explained. Topics include: what to expect before, during, and after surgery, preparing to go home, hospital information, contact information, and exercises. The guide also answers any questions you may have about follow-up care.
This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Cape Breton Regional Hospital (CBRH). A pre-surgical patient checklist is provided. Why you need surgery, how the knee works, what osteoarthritis is, how surgery is done, types of surgeries, and Knee Guidelines are explained. Topics include: what to expect before, during, and after surgery, preparing to go home, hospital information, contact information, and exercises. The guide also answers any questions you may have about foll…
This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at the Dartmouth General Hospital and the Halifax Infirmary. A pre-surgical patient checklist is provided. Why you need surgery, how the knee works, what osteoarthritis is, how surgery is done, types of surgeries, and Knee Guidelines are explained. Topics include: what to expect before, during, and after surgery, preparing to go home, hospital information, contact information, and exercises. The guide also answers any questions you…
This guide outlines information about knee replacement surgery at Valley Regional Hospital (VRH). A pre-surgical patient checklist is provided. Why you need surgery, how the knee works, what osteoarthritis is, how surgery is done, types of surgeries, and Knee Guidelines are explained. Topics include: what to expect before, during, and after surgery, preparing to go home, hospital information, contact information, and exercises. The guide also answers any questions you may have about follow-up …
Unit 8.1 is for people who have a health condition that needs to be treated right away. Topics include: Home First and discharge planning, what to expect on the unit, who makes up your health care team, visiting, how your loved ones can help you in the hospital, rights and privacy, TV service, helpful information (parking, personal belongings, conveniences, accomodations for visitors, wi-fi). Important phone numbers are also provided.
This pamphlet gives information about the Orthopaedic Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) and the Orthopaedic Unit on 7.2. Information includes who is on your health care team, what a usual day is like on 7.2, and staying safe in the hospital.