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… Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer On this page: Surgery Overview What … or has a high risk of spreading. What To Expect You will have a scar that fades with time. If your wound is large, … is usually covered by clothes or is not easily seen. You should be able to return to your normal routine on the same …
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… Meniscus Surgery: Recovery Time On this page: Overview Related … used for gas and brake or for clutch 1 to 2 weeks, if: You have regained motion with minimal pain. You are not taking … Meniscus Tear Meniscus Repair Meniscus Tear Meniscus Tear: Should I Have Surgery? Current as of: November 9, …
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… Breastfeeding After Breast Surgery On this page: Overview Overview Women who have had breast implants or surgery to remove cysts or … and who is planning to become pregnant and breastfeed should discuss possible problems with her cancer specialist …
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… Open Gallbladder Surgery for Gallstones On this page: Surgery Overview What … the gallbladder with laparoscopic surgery. A few people have conditions that require open gallbladder surgery. After … scar tissue, injury, or bleeding. Learn more Gallstones: Should I Have Gallbladder Surgery? Gallstone Symptoms: When …
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… Surgery for an Achilles Tendon Rupture On this page: Surgery … torn into two pieces. Learn more Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Both open and percutaneous …
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… Femoral-Tibial Bypass Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What … vessels in your lower leg or foot. It is often done if you have pain. Or it may be done if you have foot sores caused … 1 , footnote 2 Learn more Peripheral Arterial Disease: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Bypass surgery can …
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… Total Hip Replacement Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What … They may be: Cemented to the bone. Uncemented. These parts have a porous coating that the bone grows into. Hybrid. This … your weight can help your new hip joint last longer. It should also last longer if you avoid hard physical work and …
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… Open Carpal Tunnel Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What … Over time, it fills up with scar tissue. Most people who have this surgery don't need to stay in the hospital. It is … need to be removed. Learn more Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Most people who …
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… Mitral Valve Repair Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview What To Expect Why It … It repairs a mitral valve that is not working as it should. The mitral valve opens and closes to keep blood … and sore for the first few weeks after surgery. You may have some brief, sharp pains on either side of your chest. …
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… Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery On this page: Surgery Overview How It Is Done What … the ligament was cut will fill with scar tissue. If you have endoscopic surgery, you probably won't have to stay in … than with open surgery. Learn more Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Should I Have Surgery? How Well It Works Most people who …