Knee Replacement: Preventing Blood Clots, Risks, and Recovery Strategies
Preventing blood clots after knee replacement surgery involves a multi-faceted approach combining medical interventions, early physical activity, and ...
By Alex
Category: Post-Surgical Care
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Hip Replacement Recovery: Safely Using a Pillow Between Your Legs
After hip replacement surgery, safely positioning a firm pillow between your legs is crucial to maintain hip abduction and neutral rotation, preventin...
By Alex
Spine Surgery Recovery: Safely Using the Toilet, Precautions, and Assistive Devices
After spine surgery, safely using the toilet requires strict adherence to spinal precautions like avoiding bending, twisting, and lifting, utilizing a...
By Alex
Post-Knee Surgery: Why Avoiding a Pillow Under the Knee Is Crucial for Recovery
Placing a pillow directly under the knee after surgery is strongly discouraged as it can lead to knee flexion contracture, impair circulation, and hin...
By Jordan
Cervical Fusion: Safe Hair Washing, Post-Surgical Restrictions, and Recovery Tips
Safely washing hair after cervical fusion requires strict adherence to minimizing neck movement, protecting the surgical site, often necessitating ass...
By Hart
Total Hip Replacement: Understanding Lower Leg Pain, Causes, and Management
Lower leg pain after total hip replacement can arise from expected post-surgical recovery and compensatory gait changes to more serious conditions lik...
By Hart
Knee Warmth After Surgery: Causes, Normal vs. Concerning Signs, and Management
The warmth felt in a knee after surgery is a normal and expected part of the body's healing process, resulting from increased blood flow and metabolic...
By Hart
Breast Surgery: Safe Hair Washing Techniques and Post-Op Recovery
After breast surgery, hair washing requires careful modification of your routine, prioritizing gentle techniques, minimizing overhead reaching, and ad...
By Jordan
Lower Leg Pain After Hip Surgery: Causes, Symptoms, and Management
Lower leg pain after hip surgery is common, stemming from factors like nerve irritation, gait changes, or swelling, but can also indicate serious issu...
By Alex
