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… Dupuytren's Disease: Should I Have Hand Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … use of your hands. Dupuytren's disease sometimes comes back after surgery. Talk with your doctor about your risk of the disease returning after surgery. If it comes back, you may need to decide …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Hip Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … of your strength, endurance, and ability to be active, then after the surgery you might have a harder time returning to … symptoms of osteoarthritis include joint pain, stiffness after you sit or lie down, and not being able to move …
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… Lumbar Herniated Disc: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … the incisions, such as cutting or heating devices or lasers. These tools can cut or destroy part of the disc. … Your doctor may recommend a rehabilitation program after the procedure. This program may include physiotherapy …
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… Achilles Tendon Rupture: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … are usually successful. Another rupture is less likely after surgery than after immobilization. But immobilization has fewer other …
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… Obesity: Should I Have Weight-Loss Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … problem related to your weight. How much weight people lose after surgery varies. It depends on the type of surgery you … not cosmetic surgery. It will not remove fatty tissue. And after a lot of weight loss, you may have excess skin. Some …
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… Stress Incontinence in Women: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … Key points to remember Surgery is usually done only after other treatments for stress incontinence have failed. … urinary incontinence, you may still have urgency symptoms after surgery. Surgery works better than any other treatment …
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… Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … you to do activities you enjoy. An organ can prolapse again after surgery. Surgery in one part of your pelvis can make a … urine from your bladder when you can't urinate by yourself. After surgery, you will likely be able to return to your …
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… Fundoplication Surgery for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) On this … you will most likely spend several days in the hospital. After open surgery, you may need 4 to 6 weeks to get back to … the hospital for only 2 to 3 days. You will have less pain after surgery. That's because there is no large incision to …
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… Arthritis: Should I Have Knee Replacement Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … the pain really interferes with their lives. Rehabilitation after knee replacement requires daily exercises for several … of your strength, endurance, and ability to be active, then after the surgery you might have a harder time returning to …
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… Rotator Cuff Problems: Should I Have Surgery? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … physiotherapy. If you have symptoms that don't get better after 3 to 6 months, you may need surgery. You may want to … active, and to sleep well. These symptoms have not improved after a period of non-surgical treatment, including a …
