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Welcome to 4 South: Orthopedics/Trauma (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This gives ortho/trauma patients an overview of what a typical stay on 4 South will look like. (English) Colour

Facet Rhizotomy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

The facet is the joint on the side of each vertebra. A rhizotomy (say rye-zot-oh-mee) is a procedure to cut or sever the nerve root at certain facets. The procedure uses high-frequency radio waves to create a heat that destroys the nerve. We call this radiofrequency ablation (say ah-blay-shun). This pamphlet describes the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. (English) Colour

Vertebroplasty (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A brief description of the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. We use a procedure like this to treat breaks in the tailbone or sacrum (Sacroplasty) and socket of the hip or acetabulum (Acetabuloplasty). (English) Colour

Keep Your Move in the Tube [English] Permalink Public

Keep Your Move in the Tube is a way to move that helps you protect your breastbone (sternum) while it heals. It helps you move safely as you build up strength and recover from chest surgery. (English) Colour

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English (266804), Chinese - Simplified (267583), Punjabi (267584)

Treating Hip Dysplasia with a Hip Abduction Brace (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Describes developmental dysplasia of the hip, how it is found, and how it is treated. Includes step by step instructions for putting the Hip Abduction Brace on your baby and how to care for your baby with this brace. (English) Colour

Treating Hip Dysplasia with the Pavlik Harness (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Describes developmental dysplasia of the hip, how it is found, and how it is treated. Includes step by step instructions for putting the Pavlik Harness on your baby and how to care for your baby with a Pavlik Harness. (English) Black & White

Hip Dysplasia Clinic - About your baby's appointment (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Explains why you have an appointment with the Hip Dysplasia Clinic, how this condition is treated, where to go for the appointment, and what happens at the Clinic. (English) Colour

Pregnancy and Pelvic Girdle Pain [English] Permalink Public

This is pain in and around the pelvic, low back, hips, and thighs. It can appear in pregnancy or up to one year after the birth. This booklet describes this condition and what you can do to manage the pain and move more comfortably. (English) Colour

Changes in Cognition, Vision, and Perception After a Stroke [Hindi] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains the possible changes in your thinking or cognitive function after a stroke. It includes what can happen to your awareness, attention span, processing of what you hear and see, memory, and problem-solving. (Hindi) Colour

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English (265825), Hindi (265856), Punjabi (265857)

Changes in Cognition, Vision, and Perception After a Stroke [Punjabi] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains the possible changes in your thinking or cognitive function after a stroke. It includes what can happen to your awareness, attention span, processing of what you hear and see, memory, and problem-solving. (Punjabi) Colour

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English (265825), Hindi (265856), Punjabi (265857)