This pamphlet explains the information you were given during your hospital stay on Unit 8.3 Orthopedics at the Halifax Infirmary. Topics include anticoagulant medication (blood thinners), managing pain after surgery, dressings and wound care, possible complications, and follow-up.
This pamphlet explains what to expect for the first 1 to 12 weeks after knee replacement surgery. Topics include how to help control pain and swelling, using a walking aid, what to do when you are sitting or resting, and goals for weeks 8 and 12.
This guide will help you understand what will happen before and after your surgery, how you may feel, how to care for your amputation, and how to adapt your lifestyle to this change.
This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your care at home after orthopedic day surgery.
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.
Cette brochure explique à quoi s'attendre avant et après une opération de la colonne vertébrale. This pamphlet is also available in English (WL85-1732).
This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after spine surgery. Topics include information about your spine, the surgery, and your discharge day, and what to expect at home. A pre-surgery checklist, activity guidelines, and information on when to see a health care provider are included. This pamphlet is also available in French (FF85-2451).
This pamphlet explains what a bone marrow test is, how to get ready for it, why and how it is done, and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms to watch for is included.
This pamphlet outlines the steps involved for positioning the lower body when experiencing swelling after a burn injury. Instructions and diagrams are included. These include 'positioning in bed', 'positioning when sitting', and 'positioning when standing'.
This pamphlet explains how to do ankle active assisted range of motion exercises as part of the Burn Care Exercise Program. Instructions and diagrams are included.