The following is an alphabetical list of operations performed by a general surgeon.

Over 100,000 copies of this book has been purchased by hospitals and surgeons to give to their patients. It has been featured in Arthritis Today, RN Magazine, and Arthritis Management magazines and recommended by the Arthritis Foundation. Individual copies of the booklet are now available for purchase by the general public as an e-book or the same paperback purchased by health care professionals.

The most common cause for shoulder joint replacement is osteoarthritis or degeneration of the joint. Though osteoarthritis is more common in the hip and knee joints, because these are weight-bearing joints, it can also affect the shoulder joint with wear and tear over time, even if without an injury to the shoulder joint. Total, partial or reverse shoulder replacement with a prosthetic joint has become a more common treatment to relieve pain and restore independence.

Common types of weight loss surgeries Roux-en-Y (ROO-en-WEYE) gastric bypass. The surgeon uses surgical staples to create a small stomach pouch. This limits the amount of food you can eat. The pouch is attached to the middle part of the small intestine. Food bypasses the upper part of the small intestine and stomach, reducing the [...]

Hip replacement is usually scheduled weeks in advance. Use this time wisely. There is a lot you can do before surgery to make your recovery at home go smoothly. Keep a list of questions and make notes about what your appointment times and to do list. Here is a checklist of basic steps for getting [...]

Hip precautions are important guidelines for those who have recently undergone hip surgery to replace their hip joint and stop joint pain. Hip precautions are ways of moving around that help prevent hip dislocation or separation of the new joint until the joint heals.

This article gives you basic facts about hip replacement surgery, your hospital stay and recovery. Share this article with your family. It explains what happens before, during, and after hip replacement surgery. But, it cannot answer all of the questions you might have about your own hip problem and the treatment of it.

Surgery is often the last resort for health problems. From choosing the right surgeon to becoming an informed member on your surgery and recovery team can make all the difference in how quickly you heal without complications. Most complications come from dealing with the unknown. Our articles will give you practical information you can use [...]