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Are you or someone you know, about to have or recovering from surgery? Upper limb or hand surgery can be daunting. This affects your use of the hand in work, sport, parenting, care taking, and leisure activities. Having worked on a busy surgical orthopaedic ward and in private practice, there is one commonality I often …
You just completed your visit with your physician. He/she has likely given you a list of dos and don’ts after your injury or surgery. How important is it to follow these rules? What could happen if these precautions are not followed? What are the long-term effects of doing too much of a good thing or …
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Anesthesia is a way to control pain during a surgery or procedure by using medicine called anesthetics. It can help control breathing, blood pressure, blood flow, and heart rate and rhythm. There are several types of anesthesia for patients undergoing hand surgery. These include local, regional or general. The type used depends on the type …