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Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning Before Joint Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public
When you use these cloth wipes to clean your skin before your surgery, you reduce the chances of getting an infection after surgery. The chemical in the cloth helps to kill any harmful bacteria normally found on your skin. To work properly, you must follow these instructions completely. (English) Colour
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264131Lumbar Surgery - Your Surgery & Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This surgery is usually done to relieve pressure on the spinal nerves or the spinal cord. This could be caused by a bulging disc, a narrowing of the spinal canal, worn out or injured disc(s), a tumour, a broken vertebra. Replaces # 265612 (English) Colour
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English (265799), Chinese - Simplified (266517), Chinese - Traditional (266516), Punjabi (266515)
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265799Lumbar Surgery - Your Day Surgery & Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery on your lumbar part of your spine. This surgery is usually done to relieve back or leg pain, numbness, and/or tingling in the back or leg, to repair broken vertebra, or treat other problems with the spine. Replaces #256098 (English) Colour
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265800Facet 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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266240Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout provides an overview of the anterior cruciate ligament repair surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265920 (English) Colour
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265922Foot 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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265927Total Hip Replacement - Front and Side Approach (Anterior/Lateral) (Fraser Health) [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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265928Shoulder Repair (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout provides an overview of your shoulder repair surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. ‘Replaces #265929 (English) Colour
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