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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
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266116Facet 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
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266240Vertebroplasty (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
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266571Sacroiliac Joint Injection (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic (similar to dental freezing) combined with steroid medication around the sacroiliac (SI) joint. The injection helps block the pain and reduces the inflammation for a short time. (English) Colour
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266198Lumbar Sympathetic Block in Medical Imaging (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
A brief description of the procedure done in Medical Imaging, 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
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266250Medial Branch Block (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
Medial branch nerves are small nerves connected to facet joints in the spine. The nerves carry pain signals from the joint to the brain. 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
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266238Trauma: Important information for your recovery at home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A handbook for people recovering from multiple injuries. Covers general tips for recovery, what to watch for, and when to get help. Includes information on medications, bowel problems, blood clots, wound care, facial injuries, wired jaw, broken collarbone, broken ribs, pneumonia, collapsed lung, liver or spleen injury, sprains and strains, and cast care. (English) Colour
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265921Foot or Ankle Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout provides an overview of your foot and ankle surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265925 (English) Colour
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265926Hand Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout provides an overview of your hand surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265923 (English) Colour
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265924Total Hip Replacement - Front and Side Approach (Anterior/Lateral) (Eagle Ridge Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This handout provides an overview of your total hip replacement surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. (English) Colour
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